Jackson High School Commencement

Students fill the football field Thursday, May 17, 2012 during the Jackson Senior High School commencement. (Laura Simon)

A lone senior heads towards the gymnasium before their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Taylor Dickerson switches her tassel after receiving her diploma Thursday, May 17, 2012 during Jackson High School's graduation ceremony. (Laura Simon)

Janelle Pope gives the commencement speech Thursday, May 17, 2012 during the Jackson Senior High School commencement. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors Sierra Tilley and Quade Townsend prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors Lydia and Seth Tyler prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors Haley Yancey and Austin Baker prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors pose for a photo as they prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors Austin Baker, left, Ray Hecht, center, and Riley Talbut prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Students prepare to head to the football field Thursday, May 17, 2012 during the Jackson Senior High School commencement. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors Jacob Bennett and Starr Bernhardt prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Students fill the football field Thursday, May 17, 2012 during the Jackson Senior High School commencement. (Laura Simon)

Students fill the football field Thursday, May 17, 2012 during the Jackson Senior High School commencement. (Laura Simon)

Graduating seniors Olivia Jaco, left, Brittany Jones, center, and Conner King prepare for their commencement Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Jackson Senior High School. (Laura Simon)

Students fill the football field Thursday, May 17, 2012 during the Jackson Senior High School commencement. (Laura Simon)