New Madrid County Central graduation

New Madrid County Central High School conducted graduation exercises for its Class of 2011 on May 24. Here the audience and school faculty watch as the graduates enter the auditorium.

Senior Class Sponsor Melissa Hahs ensures a New Madrid County Central graduate Terrez Henderson is ready to walk.

Graduates listen to the comments made by the four valedictorians - Nathan Bock, Shane Comer, Terrez Henderson and Adam Young.

Superintendent Bill Nance addresses the crowd.

A graduate poses with a family members and his celebratory balloons.

The class valedictorians are, from left: Terrez Henderson, Adam Young, Shane Comer and Nathan Bock.

Amber Schlott accepts her diploma from School Board President Harvey Graham. Schlott was the recipient of the Renaissance Eagle Award.

Members of the Singing Eagles, including the senior members, perform "Love Has Always Been Our Song."

Lots of pictures are taken of the new grads.

Graduates line up to take their seats.

The familiar sounds of Fanfare and Processional is performed by the New Madrid County Central Band as the graduates enter.

A future graduate tries on a cap.

One final check for senior class president Brittany Johnson.