Jackson High School holds their senior commencement on May 20th

Senior Class President Emma Shields carrying the flag while leading the graduating class to their seats. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Student Body President Lydia Pobst smiling and carrying the American flag while leading in her graduating class. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson High School Band plays through the processsional while graduates make their way to the seats. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A group of graduates sing Star Spangled Banner starting off the event. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Principal Seth Harrell welcomes everyone attendance to the commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Lydia Pobst introduces Superintendent Scott Smith to the graduates to speak. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott Smith makes his introductory remarks to the graduates as a part of the commencement ceremony. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Graduates stand for being recognized for going into the military after graduation. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Parents clapping for their students being recognized for they're newly awarded scholarships. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Emma Shields introduces Andy Helle to give the commencement speech. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Andy Helle tries to bring liofe lessons into what he says as he delivers his commencement speech. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

President of Board of Educatioon Brian Thompson poses for a picture with a graduate with their diploma. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A graduate shakes hands with Superintendent Scott Smith as she makes her way of the with her new diploma. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A graduate poses with his new diploma. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Two graduates hug in celebration after earning their diplomas. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)