Education Grapeland 2023 Graduation ByGreg Ritchie June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 All pictures courtesy of Marsha Skidmore Logan Ray – Closing remarks Michael Minter – gives the Benediction Justin Mars – leading the School Song Hail to the Sandies GHS Principal Aimee Johnson certifies the Class of 2023 as eligible to graduate. Emily Hannah – Presentation of flowers to the parents Coach Zeke Green – Keynote speaker (speech was about adversity and perserverance) Trinity Miller – Presentation of the Senior Class Gift (door mat from the class of 2023) Marley Duhon – Valedictorian Marley Duhon – Valedictorian Daria Konkova – Salutatorian Daria Konkova – Salutatorian Omarian Wiley and Jeremy Pierce lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the US and Texas Kyelan Beazley – Invocation Cole Goolsby – Welcome Daria Konkova, Salutatorian and Marley Duhon, Valedictorian The top five students in the 8th grade graduating class, announced at graduation. They are the incoming freshmen for 2023-24. Shaylie Rice, Aaliyah Tryon, Jett Currie, Hiliana Arvizu, and Braden Barron