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George Rogers Clark High School holds Class of 2023 commencement in Clark County
Summary
George Rogers Clark High School held its Class of 2023 commencement ceremony where the principal praised graduates, salutatorian Claire Martin and valedictorian Mason Bowling gave addresses, a recorded message was played from a hospitalized student, and diplomas were conferred.
George Rogers Clark High School held its Class of 2023 commencement in Clark County, where the principal, student speakers and staff marked the conferral of diplomas.
The ceremony opened with the presentation of colors by the George Rogers Clark High School JROTC and the school band performing the national anthem. The principal addressed the graduates, saying, "Class of 2023, this day is all about you, and you deserve it." A moment of silence was held for a student who was unable to attend because of a recent car accident.
Salutatorian Claire Martin urged classmates to prioritize character over titles, asking, "Who do you want to be when you graduate high school?" Valedictorian Mason Bowling reflected on the limits of achievement as a source of self-worth and encouraged graduates not to seek validation from accomplishments. A recorded message played from a person identifying himself as Terry Jacob Smith, who said, "Hello. My name is Terry Jacob Smith. I'm in the ICU at the moment because of a car accident that I did not cause," and thanked classmates for their support.
Lieutenant Colonel Scribe and Miss Greenwell accepted a diploma on behalf of the absent student referenced in remarks. School staff read the graduates' names and diplomas were conferred consistent with the opening statement that the class had met requirements of the Kentucky Department of Education and Clark County Public Schools.
The ceremony concluded with a closing prayer and the formal declaration of graduation by school officials. No formal policy actions, votes, or legislative matters were part of the event.
A full list of graduates and individual honors was read aloud during the ceremony and appears in the meeting transcript; the transcript lists many names but does not provide a single consolidated graduate count.
