custom ad
NewsMay 20, 2010

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

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Jackson High School's commencement ceremony was held at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, May 20, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com

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 ~ keberts@semissourian.com 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.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

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

Story Tags

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.

Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!