Portageville High School Graduation

Members of the Class of 2024 toss their hats in the air at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony May 9 at Portageville High School. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Prior to their commencement ceremony, several of the members of the Portageville High School Class of 2024 took time for a game of ping pong. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Senior cheerleaders lead their fellow graduates and the audience in singing the Portageville High School alma mater. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

As the commencement ceremony comes to an end, the graduates join the audience in singing the Portageville High School alma mater. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the Portageville High School Class of 2024 move their tassels from left to right to signify their graduation. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Mason Adams gets a hug from Ronnie Adams, who is a member of the Portageville School Board. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Michael Allred, Portageville superintendent of schools, presents the graduating class prior to the presentation of their diplomas. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the Portageville High School Class of 2024 react to the speech given by their classmate during their graduation ceremony. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

William Beau-Hunter Warren, one of three valedicatorians in the Portageville High School Class of 2024, addresses fellow graduates and guests attending the 106th Portageville High School commencement. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Portageville High School valedictorian Lily Beth Priggel speaks during the 106th commencment ceremony on May 9. Pictured in the background are members of the Portageville School Board. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Members of the Portageville High School Class of 2024 listen as the valedictorians speak at their graduation ceremony on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A member of the Portageville High School Class of 2024 checks out the program prior to receiving her diploma on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Portageville High School valedictorian Aubrey Greenwell speaks to her fellowclassmates and guests at the 106th Portageville High School graduation ceremony on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

A member of the Portageville High School graduating class poses for a photo following the commencement ceremony on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The top ten of members of the Class of 2024 stand as they are recognized during the Portageville High School graduation ceremony. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Mason Adams, senior class vice president, gives the senior welcome for the 106th Commencement Ceremony at Portageville High School. Seated are members of the Portageville School District administration. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Laney Stone, student council secretary, gave the opening remarks for the 106th Portageville High School Commencement Ceremony on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Portageville High School seniors watch as their fellow students file into the auditorium for their graduation ceremony on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Family and friends filled the Portageville High School Auditorium on May 9 for the 106th Portageville High School Commencement. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Two members of the Portageville High School Class of 2024 pose for a photo prior to their commencement ceremony May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Senior class sponsor Christina Brands fixes the tassel for a member of the Portageville Class of 2024 prior to the graduation ceremony on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Aaliyah Larry gets some help with her chords and stole from Christina Brands, left, and Juliannna Noble, right, prior to the Portageville High School graduation on May 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)