EHS Bids Farewell to Class of 2023

EHS seniors take a group photo before heading into the Main Gym on June 9 for their graduation ceremony. (Photo courtesy of EHS yearbook staff)

Elmira High School celebrated its Class of 2023 with a graduation ceremony in the Main Gym on June 9.

Principal Rick Gardner welcomed the graduates as well their families, friends, EHS staff and other attendees. English teacher Michelle Nelson was selected as the staff speaker.

At the request of Principal Rick Gardner, EHS seniors prepare to applaud for their families and friends — those who helped them reach graduation day. (Photo by Lea Baldree / Falcon News)

Valedictorian Lucy Mitchem and salutatorian Kyle Johnson also spoke.

Seniors Karis Price and Gracie Storey performed during the ceremony, and a slideshow of baby photos and seniors photos for all of the graduates was shown.

The ceremony ended with each senior taking their turn to cross the stage and accept their diploma.