2021 Sikeston High School graduation

Sikeston senior Lontas McClinton dances across the stage after getting his diploma during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Joseph Miles gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Makenzie Pullen gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Renee Grimes during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Troyveon Ransom gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Renee Grimes during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Benjamin Schrumpf gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Drake during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Jared Self gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Drake during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Katherine Shimon gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Mat Drake during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Faith Staple gets her diploma from her father, recently named Sikeston R-6 athletic director Frank Staple, during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Lilly Beth Sutton gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Drake during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Khrystionna Swann gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Drake during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior John Tarter gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Drake during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Denisha Turner gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Rebecca Steward during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Vashawn Upchurch gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Rebecca Steward during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Kyle Williams gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Rebecca Steward during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Max Worth gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Rebecca Steward during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School seniors throw their hats into the air after graduating Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School seniors congratulate each other after the 120th Commencement Program held at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium Monday, May 24, 2021. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School seniors congratulate each other after the 120th Commencement Program held at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium Monday, May 24, 2021. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School seniors walk to their seats to begin the 120th Annual Commencement Program held Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School band performs "Pomp & Circumstance" during the processional at graduation Monday, May 21, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School Senior Class President Joseph Miles speaks during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Choir performs "It's For the Best," a song composed by Sikeston senior Jeremiah Fuller, during commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Tomero McClenton reads his senior poem "Future Tense," during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Armani Hodges gives her speech, "To More Life," during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Aaron Burch, gives his speech, "Tradition," during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Brittany Bryars introduces High School Principal Doyle Noe during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School Principal Doyle Noe speaks during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Amelia Arndt poses with principal Doyle Noe after being named salutatorian during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School Principal Doyle Noe presents the valedictorian medal to Trinity Land during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Trinity Land poses with principal Doyle Noe after being named valedictorian during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior Tyler Gilmer announces Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Robinson during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Robinson speaks during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School senior intoduces Sikeston R-6 School Board President Aaron Boyce during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston R-6 Board President Aaron Boyce speaks during the 2021 commencement exercises Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Leroy Atkins gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Jack Bell gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Chad Bles during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Desana Brown gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Chad Bles during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Brittany Bryars gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Chad Bles during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Aaron Burch gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Chad Bles during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Flossie Burton gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Chad Bles during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Ben Chittenden gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board President Aaron Boyce during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Jacob Collins gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board President Aaron Boyce during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Caroline Fodge gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board President Aaron Boyce during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Cannon Gaddis gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board President Aaron Boyce during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Tyler Gilmer gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board President Aaron Boyce during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Olivia Grant gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Ben Alcorn during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Tamyra Hill gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Ben Alcorn during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Armani Hodges gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Ben Alcorn during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Jordan James gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Ben Alcorn during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Hudson Kuykendall gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Jackson Kuykendall gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Daniel Lawrence gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Hallie McCain gets her diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Heath McCain gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior Lontas McClinton gets his diploma from Sikeston R-6 School Board member Matt Tanner during the Sikeston High School graduation ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)