CHS GRADUATES RECEIVE $993,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS - 102 Receive Diplomas

(06/01/2002)

Calhoun folks came out in huge numbers to attend the 78th Commencement Exercise last night at Calhoun Middle/High School. Graduating were 102 seniors. Presenting the class for graduation was Principal Michael Offutt.

School Superintendent Ron Blankenship and school board President Rick Fitzwater did the honors, presenting diplomas.

Principal Offutt recognized the high honor scholars and read a list of seniors receiving $933,000 in scholarships, an all-time high. He said the dollar amount of scholarships doubled from last year, mostly because of the Promise Scholarships.

Offutt said 54% of the graduating class plan to attend college, 29% intend to enter the workforce and 3% are entering the military. He also recognized seniors receiving the President's Education Award.

Valedictory addresses were delivered by Darris Hupp and Shane Yeager and Salutatory addresses were given by Sonja McKown and Shaina Cain.

A slide show of the life and times of Class 2002 members was presented, and special music was provided by the CCMHS Band and Choir.

See earlier Hur Herald stories regarding graduation.