A vivid pool of amethyst robes glowed amid the gathering of family and friends who came to celebrate the Ada High School class of 2022 at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 29. The warm afternoon had graduates and their guests fanning their faces, while speeches and the presentation of diplomas brought some tears and some laughs.

Sixty-seven seniors became graduates, certified by principal Dan Lee and presented with their diplomas by Board of Education president Amy Mullins. A moment of silence was held in loving memory of Garrett Rettig, a classmate who died on December 22, 2021, and his diploma was awarded posthumously.

Salutatorian Selena Gonzalez-Jordan and Valedictorians Lauren Mullins, Kirsten Poling, Lucille Wall, Isaac Williams, Dexter Woods III and Molly Zimmerman were announced by Superintendent Robin VanBuskirk; and each student addressed the assembly.

Honored guests were Tasha Sheipline from Apollo Career Center and Judge Gregory A. Grimslid of the Hardin County Municipal Court--and a volunteer football-track coach--who provided the commencement address.

The event was livestreamed and can be viewed HERE.