2018 Sikeston High School Graduation Ceremony

Sikeston senior Quincy Chinwuko talks with Sikeston Athletic Director Andy McGill before walking to his seat before the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston Senior Class President Roge' Modicue addresses those in attendance during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Choir sings during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Senior Zhane Robinson gives her speech "Our Bulldog Heart" as Sikeston School Board President Matt Tanner holds an umbrella to shield the rain during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Senior Fadel Alkilani gives his speech "Moving Forward" as Sikeston School Board President Matt Tanner holds an umbrella to shield the rain during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Graduates applaud after a speech during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Family and friends huddle under umbrellas as rain begins to fall during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston seniors run off the field and head for cover at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium Sunday afternoon after a heavy rain caused a delay in the program. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston seniors run off the field and head for cover at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium Sunday afternoon after a heavy rain caused a delay in the program. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The scoreboard at Sikeston Public Schools stadium announces the graduation ceremony is a under a rain delay after a heavy rain paused proceedings Sunday afternoon. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sarah Thornton is congratulated by Sikeston High School Principal Steve Bays after being named salutatorian during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Fadel Alkilani is congratulated by Sikeston High School Principal Steve Bays after being named valedictorian during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Bryce Bays receives his diploma from his father, Sikeston High School Principal Steve Bays, during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Keyth Blissett receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Austin Branch receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Riley Cantrell receives his diploma from his father, school board member Glen Cantrell, during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Annie Ensor receives her diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Will Gilmer receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Cameron Johnson receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Don Larry receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Emily Limbaugh receives her diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Lyndsey McClendon receives her diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Olivia Nash receives her diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Brylie Noe receives her diploma from her father, Sikeston High School assistant principal Doyle Noe, during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Kylie Noe receives her diploma from her father, Sikeston High School assistant principal Doyle Noe, during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

William Pratt receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Fred Thatch fixes the tassle of fellow senior Ben Swiney before they walk across the stage to receive their diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Fred Thatch receives his diploma during the 2018 Sikeston High School graduation program held Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Class of 2018 heads for cover as a heavy rain delays graduation proceedings Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Class of 2018 throw their hats at the conclusion of the 117th Annual Commencement Program Sunday afternoon at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)