Grateful graduates at Burns

Inside the Burns high library sat 31 expectant graduates with an individual they chose to escort them down the isle to their future. As they readied themselves for the crowded gym, some took the time to meet and thank loved ones as they arrived. This would be the underlying theme of the afternoon.

Cole Bastian delivered the invocation and thanked the families and teachers for supporting the graduates up to this point.

Salutatorian Shana Wilcoxson told her class to take a moment and thank the family members “for all the late nights and encouragement.” She added without the help of their...