Anne Tabor and Lane Bush lead Olmstead graduates
By Keri Hayes

The Olmstead 8^th Grade Class of 2025 held their graduation ceremony on Monday, May 19. Parents, grandparents, family, friends, staff and community members filled the gym to celebrate. A video of then and now memories was played while everyone gathered to their seats. 

After the graduates marched in, 8^th grade student Layden Cowan led the opening remarks and Katina Kemplin, Principal, welcomed all guests.  

The following awards were presented by 8^th Grade Sponsors, Assistant Principal & Principal.

Beta cords: Peyton Borders, Sam Bruner, Lane Bush, Layden Cowan, Aniston Eggleston, Ella Gettings, Gibson Kirby, Avery Owen, Lailah Owens, Bently Rye, Anne Tabor, Caroline White, Odin Wood, Katelyn Wright

Honor cords: Peyton Borders, Lane Bush, Ella Gettings, Avery Owen, Lailah Owens, Bently Rye, Ian Simpson, Anne Tabor, Katelyn Wright

Citizenship:

Citizenship for Mrs. Hayes’ Homeroom – Layden Cowan & Caroline White

Citizenship for Mr. Powell’s Homeroom – Kevin Harmon & Ella Gettings

Highest Content Average:

Language Arts – Anne Tabor

                Math – Anne Tabor

Science – Anne Tabor

                Social Studies – Lailah Owens

Salutatorian & Valedictorian:

                Salutatorian – Lane Bush, son of Adam and Amanda Bush

                Valedictorian – Anne Tabor, daughter of John and Elizabeth Tabor

Presentations of Certificates were given by Kerri Hayes & Nathan Powell, 8^th Grade Sponsors.  Assistant Principal Brandi Violette gave the congratulatory remarks and introduced the Olmstead Class of 2025 who are listed below.