Nik Frazier (East Central), Aidan Davidson (South Dearborn) and Elan Cochran (Lawrenceburg High School) gathered prior to the ceremony for a quick photo. They were all very excited to get the commencement ceremony started with all their peers.

Peyton Carpenter attends his first graduation of the year at SCC’s event last Thursday. He will walk with the Class of 2026 for South Ripley’s commencement on Saturday, May 23.

The Adkinson Memorial Welding Scholarship was given out for the first time on May 12 at the Southeastern Career Center in memory of John (Jay), Jerry (Snuffy) and Tony Lee. The recipient was Braesyn Livingston, Milan senior, and he received $905, a welding helmet and a handheld welder. Pictured from left to right: Kevin Adkinson, Jussica Durham, Braesyn Livingston, Georgia Adkinson and Tonya Oakes. The Adkinson family hope that Braesyn has a future career that is guided by the grace of God.