Santa Fe High School Class of 2008 (53 photos)

Monday, May 19, 2008

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Santa Fe High School graduated 23 students Sunday, May 18, as the 40th class to graduate from the district. Twenty of the students will be attending a technical school, two-year or four-year college and three has enlisted in the military.

The Class of 2008 marched in to "Pomp and Circumstance" played by the Santa Fe band. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
These two gentlemen look like their excited for the upcoming event. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Katie Christopherson, Elizabeth Hinz and David Niederjohn, pianist, provide the special entertainment for the night. They performed "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield.
Katie Christopherson sings while Elizabeth Hinz plays guitar. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)

Dr. Douglas Wright, superintendent of schools, congratulated the seniors and introduced the valedictorian and salutatorian. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Salutatorian Elizabeth Hinz relayed her message to fellow classmates through a song's lyrics, "Dare You to Move" by Switchfoot, at the graduation ceremony Sunday, May 18. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Valedictorian Mackenzie Thorp reflected on memories that will always stay with him from growing up with his classmates. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
He also asked the audience to take a moment of silence for Santa Fe Alumnus Jacob Forbes, who was killed in a vehicle accident near Carrollton Saturday, May 17. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
The Class of 2008 seniors put together a slide show to share their memories of growing up through school with friends, family and other audience members. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
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The students standing received senior awards in scholarship, citizenship and/or culture. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Garrick Mitchell Baldwin (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Ramon Paul Gordillo (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Richard Brandon Schmidt (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Nicholas Allen Lageman (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Billy John Balcom (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Logan Grant Wesley (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Mackenzie Brent Thorp (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Ryan Aaron Emde (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
David Lee Niederjohn (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Zachary Edward Wilkinson (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Nathaniel Scott Moenkhoff (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Joshua Wayne Eickhoff (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Aron David Melvin (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Rusty Wayne Limback (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Karina Rojas (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Dara Ann Mattern (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Elizabeth Ginelle Hinz (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Nicole Jana Collette (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Ashley Ann Hulett (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Candace Lynn Twiggs (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Elizabeth Ann Leeman (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Chrissy Sparkle Madison (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Katie Elizabeth Christopherson (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Santa Fe High School presents the Class of 2008! (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
They are now officially graduated ... Hooray!!! (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
One last high-five to see classmates off to their next accomplishment in life. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)