Sikeston High School 2013 Graduation

Graduates celebrate with a photo prior to commencement exercises on May 23.

A little texting helps to pass the time prior to the beginning of the Sikeston High School commencement exercises on May 23.

A Sikeston High School graduate checks her hat prior to commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School band plays for commencement exercises on May 23.

Diplomas are stacked and waiting for Sikeston High School graduates at commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School graduates enter the stadium for the 112th annual commencement program on May 23.

Giovanni Walker waves to family members during Sikeston High School commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School graduate shows his enthusiams as his name is announced at commencement exercises on May 23.

A Sikeston High School graduate celebrates commencement with a photo on May 23.

Jake Tampleton presents the class speakers for the Sikeston High School commencement exercises on May 23.

The Sikeston High School choir sings "Jesus is a Rock in a Weary Land" during commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School graduates await the beginning of commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School salutatorian Amanda Vernon receives her diploma during commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School graduates celebration the conclusion of commencement exercises on May 23.

Cord Sheehy was one of the Sikeston High School class speakers for commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School graduates celebration the conclusion of commencement exercises on May 23.

A crowd filled the Sikeston High School stadium to watch graduates at commencement exercises on May 23.

Graduates celebrate after one receives a diploma during the Sikeston High School commencement exercises on May 23.

Balloons, gifts and huts awaited graduates following commencement exercises on May 23.

Jasmine Adams introduces Sikeston High School principal Tim Regenold, who announced numerous honors and awards, including Adams being named the class valedictorian on May 23.

At the conclusion of Sikeston High School commencement exercises on May 23, one graduate has left behind his hat.

Sikeston High School graduates prepare to march into the Sikeston Football stadium for commencement exercises on May 23.

Alexis Arthus addresses fellow graduates and their families and guest as Sikeston High School's commencement exercises on May 23.

Graduates listen quietly during commencement exercises on May 23.

Sarah Dixon reads the poem for the 2013 Sikeston High School commencement exercises on May 23.

Sikeston High School band performs the processional "Pomp and Circumstance" as graduates enter the football stadium for commencement exercises on May 23.