Cape Girardeau Central High School Graduation 2022

Class of 2022 graduates look on as teacher Taylor Bryant givers her commencement address. Bryant's remarks encouraged the outgoing seniors to not shy away from help as they move out into the world. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Class of 2022 graduates look on as teacher Taylor Bryant givers her commencement address. Bryant's remarks encouraged the outgoing seniors to not shy away from help as they move out into the world. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Graduate Constance Newsom walks with her diploma back to her seat. Newsom was one of 298 students in Cape Girardeau Central High School's 2022 graduating class. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Graduates await the handing out of diplomas at Cape Girardeau Central High School's 2022 commencement ceremony. Many speeches at the ceremony focused on the class's endurance during the pandemic. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Cape Girardeau Central High School graduate J'Heir Hamilton shakes hands with superintendent Neil Glass after receiving his diploma.  (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Graduate Jai'lyn Garmon celebrates receiving her diploma at Cape Girardeau Central High School's commencement ceremony Friday. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Nancy Scheller, principal of Cape Girardeau Central High School, speaks at the school's 2022 commencement ceremony. Scheller said she was proud of all the class had accomplished in its four years. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)

Graduate Rachel Breeding grins after walking across the stage at the commencement ceremony for Cape Girardeau Central class of 2022. (Nathan English ~ nenglish@semissourian.com)