Washington High School’s 121th commencement was held Friday, May 27, at Washington High School’s Scanlan Stadium.
There were 305 seniors in the Class of 2022.
Washington High School Principal Dr. Kelle McCallum welcomed guests to commencement and introduced administrators and Board of Education members on or near the stage.
The WHS band performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” by Elgar Polyhar.
The WHS NJROTC was on hand for the presentation of colors.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Abi Waters, Vice President of the Class of 2022.
The WHS choir performed the school song and the national anthem.
Assistant Principals Ben Strauser and Mary Kleekamp announced students earning honors and high honors.
Assistant principal Shawn Wallace announced the graduating seniors who gave addresses. Those students were Samantha Doepker, Sam Stewart and Ben Tobben.
School District of Washington Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart gave the superintendent’s message.
Dan Leslie, President, spoke on behalf of the Board of Education and presented the diplomas.
Carla Campbell, Ed Stahl and Kelly Wood, retiring WHS teachers, presented the Class of 2022.
Board of Education members presented diplomas.
Amber Christeson, Senior Class President, led the seniors in the turning of the tassel.
Class of 2022 Officers are:
Amber Christeson, President
Abi Waters, Vice President
Avery Johnson, Secretary
Ella Scott, Treasurer
Jacob Neely, Class Representative,
Senior class sponsors are Cathy Jinkerson and Amanda Clark.
This year’s class song is “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas.
The class flower is Iris.
The class motto is, “I regret nothing. The end,” by Ronald Swanson.
Click here for the video broadcast of Washington High School’s 121th commencement, which was shown via live stream.
Photos of the ceremony and some of the graduates are below.
