School Board President Jean Ellis and Schools Superintendent Robert Thomason delivered handshakes and diplomas to the graduates. (Above) Susanna Hjort receives her diploma and teachers, friends and family proudly look on from the bleachers.
Seats of the Petersburg High School gym filled with family and friends last Wednesday to say goodbye to another school year and another class of graduates.
The 2012 graduating class of PHS proceeded into the room with the band playing in the background and to begin the event Elinor Robinson sang the “Star Spangled Banner”.
PHS Principal Rick Dormer welcomed the graduates and reflected on the past year.
“I want to thank each of you seniors,” Dormer said. “You have brought color and delight to this school and there isn’t an ‘Average Joe’ in the bunch.”
Salutatorian Hugh Fleming stepped to the po...
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