Sikeston High School Graduation 2022

Sikeston seniors throw their caps after receiving their diplomas at the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston seniors celebrate after graduating during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Dylan Thornbrough accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Leo Taylor accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Cleo Taylor accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Dominic Staple gets his diploma from his father Frank Staple diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Leilani Smith accepts her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Nilen Sharkey receives his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Camryn Self receives her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Siana Sanders celebrates after getting her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

CJ Posey receives his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Cullen Pearson receives his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Ellie Noe gets a hug from her father, Dr. Doyle Noe, after receiving her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Bradley Nash receives his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Noah Mason accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Omar Martinez accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Jay Lape accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Halley Kim accepts her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Kate Grubbs walks across the stage after accepting her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Tanikya Dunn celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sophia Carter accepts her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Tristen Brotherton accepts his diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Chloe Bles accepts her diploma from her father, Chad Bles, during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Karris Allen accepts her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Raghad Alkilani accepts her diploma during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Family and friends in attendance give a standing ovation during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston seniors take selfies during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston R-6 School Board President Chad Bles speaks during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson speaks during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Dekyria Jones announces Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston senior CJ Posey, who will attend West Point in the fall, stands as those seniors entering the armed forces were honored during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston Class of 2022 valedictorian Ellie Noe poses for a picture with her father, Sikeston High School Principal Dr. Doyle Noe during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston Class of 2022 salutatorian Raghad Alkilani poses for a picture with Sikeston High School Principal Dr. Doyle Noe during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School Principal Dr. Doyle Noe announces honors and awards during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Ellie Noe gives her speech entitled "Believe in Yourself," during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Seniors listen to speeches during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Chloe Bles gives her speech entitled "Resilience," during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Chloe Teal reads her senior poem "Paths of Life," during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Choir sings "Fly Away From Home," during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Choir sings "Fly Away From Home," during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Christopher Bonner, Sikeston senior class president, announces the speakers during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Family and friends cheer on the Sikeston High School graduates as they enter Sikeston Public Schools Stadium during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Sikeston High School Band plays "Pomp & Circumstance" during the Sikeston High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School seniors enter Sikeston Public Schools Stadium for the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday, May 23, 2022. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Sikeston High School seniors enter Sikeston Public Schools Stadium for the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)