Dateline: May 31, 2001

CHS graduates 54 

Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

Clarendon High School conferred diplomas on 54 students during graduation ceremonies held at the Harned Sisters Fine Arts Auditorium last Friday, May 25.

Josh Williams delivered the invocation for the ceremony, and Jared Hartman delivered the salutatory address. The Class Song, “Graduation,” was sung by Catrina Burrow. Nickless Devin gave the valedictory address.

Both Devin and Hartman were presented with awards for being the top two graduates of the Class of 2001.

CHS Principal Larry Jeffers announced scholarship winners in the class. The estimated value of all scholarships awarded to CHS graduates this year was placed at more than $200,000.

Jeffers presented awards to two outstanding members of the class. Sam Holton was named the recipient of the Fighting Heart Award, and Elizabeth Simmons received both the Best Girl Athlete and the Knorpp Cup award. Simmons was also recognized as the top female student in the class.

Clarendon Superintendent of Schools Monty Hysinger presented the diplomas, and the senior class led the audience in the singing of the “Alma Mater.” The benediction was given by Chris Johnsen.

Serving as the Honor Guard for this year’s commencement were Kelley Lemley, Clarie Rodriguez, Brian Thompson, and Greg Wootten. Ushers were Carrie Helms, Megan Roberts, Jeremy Ray, and Cody Watson.

Class sponsors this year were Diane Chamberlain, Lyndal R. Gillen, Kim Petrie, Dee Ann Sears, and Roger Hoeltzel.