Photo by Times
Staff/JULIA WILKINSON: Edward
Chamberlain, center, is surrounded by fellow graduates from Chester High on
Friday June 7. He picked up a diploma 60 years after his high school education
was interrupted by the Korean War.
I have been
to a lot of graduations, inside and outside and I must say that this one was
normal just like any other graduation. The graduating class of 2013 was like
any other graduating class despite the consistent heavy rain that moved the
venue from the usual A Field location to inside of Chester High School
gymnasium. Kudos to Mr. Reginald Springfield and the graduation committee for
working so hard to put this very large graduation event together!
So what’s a
graduation without a little beach ball thrown in the mix? How did they know? I
love the beach. An outstanding rendition of the National Anthem was played by
saxophone from Anthony Rivera and Jonathan Smith. All the dignitaries were
there, Mayor John Linder, State Representative Kirkland, City Council, Board
members, and school administrators. Also present were teachers, other staff,
parents, friends, students, and supporters of the graduates. Remarks were given
by Mayor Linder, President of CUSD Board of Directors Wanda Mann, Receiver
Joseph Watkins, New Superintendent Gregory Shannon, Assistant principals
Driggins and Hargrow. Great speeches were given by the Salutatorian Bryanna
Belvin, Valedictorian Kameron Staples, and Guest Speaker and Chester alumni
Garth Warner. The audience and graduates were stirred by a wonderful musical selection
performed by Devvyn Holloway, wow!
After the
diplomas were presented by Doctors Tony Watson and Laysear-Smith, the
graduating seniors were dispersed to celebrate with family. The after party
celebration was reportedly to be thrown by the Mayor’s team. Congratulations to
the graduating class of 2013!
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
Chester High School Graduating Class of 2013
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