Jackson High School Commencement

Kristin Eberts

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center on Thursday, May 20, 2010.

Rachael Meyr waves to family and friends during the processional march at Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Students listen to the announcements of awards and honors during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
From left, Lindsay Berry, Leslie Birk, and teacher Dan Burkemper enjoy the program during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Students join in the Pledge of Allegiance during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)

A sea of red and black mortar boards fill the floor during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Students await their turn on stage during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Devin Winter gestures to the crowd as he walks across the stage during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
The Jackson High School Band plays during the processional at Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Kaitlyn Thompson receives her diploma from Jackson School Board President Terri Tomlin during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Thompson and her mother Traci Ritter worked to pass Kaitlyn's Law last year, which allows students on IEP's to participate in graduation. (Kristin Eberts)

Jackson students toss up their mortar boards at the end of Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Students line up in the hallway before Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Valedictorian Stephanie Howard is congratulated by Principal Vince Powell during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Jack Huskey gestures to the crowd while crossing the stage during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Kayla Lawson receives her diploma during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Students enter the floor during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)
Ken Markin gives the commencement speech during Jackson High School's commencement ceremony at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010. (Kristin Eberts)