2024 Graduation Keepsake (Preview)

  • Asher graduate Jordyn Litson adds another silk flower to Principal Steve Spangler after all the graduates bestowed him with leis before receiving their diplomas on May 11. Asher's commencement included 13 graduates. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Asher graduate Jordyn Litson adds another silk flower to Principal Steve Spangler after all the graduates bestowed him with leis before receiving their diplomas on May 11. Asher's commencement included 13 graduates. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Bethel graduate Bray Bussell receives his diploma on May 18 from father, Brandon, who is a Bethel school board member. Bethel graduated 77 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton
    Bethel graduate Bray Bussell receives his diploma on May 18 from father, Brandon, who is a Bethel school board member. Bethel graduated 77 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton
  • The 39 Dale graduates share a "moment of reflection" during their commencement on May 13. Valedictorians Emma Collins and Ethan Lindenbaum spoke at the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The 39 Dale graduates share a "moment of reflection" during their commencement on May 13. Valedictorians Emma Collins and Ethan Lindenbaum spoke at the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Earlsboro graduate Danney Billingsley III gestures to someone in the audience as others smile after receiving their diplomas during the commencement on May 10. Earlsboro graduated 19 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Earlsboro graduate Danney Billingsley III gestures to someone in the audience as others smile after receiving their diplomas during the commencement on May 10. Earlsboro graduated 19 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Macomb graduate Stephanie Rivera-Jimenez shakes hands with retired science teacher Wayne Howard after receiving her diploma on May 4. Howard was one of two guest speakers at the commencement, along with Nathan Floyd. Macomb graduated 17 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Macomb graduate Stephanie Rivera-Jimenez shakes hands with retired science teacher Wayne Howard after receiving her diploma on May 4. Howard was one of two guest speakers at the commencement, along with Nathan Floyd. Macomb graduated 17 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Maud Softball and Football Coach Royce Street presents Genesis Thorpe with her diploma on May 17, to the applause of board of education members and administration. Street later said in an email that Thorpe is "a kid I've known for a while that's just really special to me." Thorpe requested in February that he be the one to present her diploma. Maud graduated 17 seniors this year. Micah House was the valedictorian, and Cooper Nance was the salutatorian. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Maud Softball and Football Coach Royce Street presents Genesis Thorpe with her diploma on May 17, to the applause of board of education members and administration. Street later said in an email that Thorpe is "a kid I've known for a while that's just really special to me." Thorpe requested in February that he be the one to present her diploma. Maud graduated 17 seniors this year. Micah House was the valedictorian, and Cooper Nance was the salutatorian. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Fourteen valedictorians stand to be recognized at the McLoud graduation on May 18. Out of them, 10 spoke at the event, which was held at FireLake Arena. McLoud gradutated 120 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Fourteen valedictorians stand to be recognized at the McLoud graduation on May 18. Out of them, 10 spoke at the event, which was held at FireLake Arena. McLoud gradutated 120 seniors this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The North Rock Creek High School Class of 2024, including 101 graduates, waits on the school steps to throw their caps following the commencement ceremony on May 16. Retired Shawnee Police Officer Freeland Wood was the keynote speaker, and graduate Cooper Kline gave the senior speech. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The North Rock Creek High School Class of 2024, including 101 graduates, waits on the school steps to throw their caps following the commencement ceremony on May 16. Retired Shawnee Police Officer Freeland Wood was the keynote speaker, and graduate Cooper Kline gave the senior speech. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The Shawnee High School Class of 2024 tosses their caps following commencement, held at FireLake Arena on May 16. There were 186 graduates from Shawnee this year. Student Council President Marilyn Bartley and Senior Class President Kennedy Santos gave the Senior Class Address at the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The Shawnee High School Class of 2024 tosses their caps following commencement, held at FireLake Arena on May 16. There were 186 graduates from Shawnee this year. Student Council President Marilyn Bartley and Senior Class President Kennedy Santos gave the Senior Class Address at the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The Tecumseh High School Class of 2024, with 135 graduates, shout the T-Town Chant following commencement on May 21 at FireLake Arena. The co-valectorians were Sarah Miller and Conner Murray, and Jessy Thoma was the salutatorian. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The Tecumseh High School Class of 2024, with 135 graduates, shout the T-Town Chant following commencement on May 21 at FireLake Arena. The co-valectorians were Sarah Miller and Conner Murray, and Jessy Thoma was the salutatorian. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

    Here’s a glimpse of memorable photos by Natasha Dunagan, the award-winning photographer from Countywide & Sun, and one from Julie Talton, as well. Keep an eye on your mailbox for the annual Graduation Keepsake Edition, featuring many more unforgettable shots.