What High School Graduation Means

Graduation allows a time for celebrating the achievements of the past four years and the excitement of what’s to come after high school.

Graduating from high school can also mean so much more. It can be a time to reflect on lessons learned and can also be a time to reflect on the parents, teachers, and mentors who helped each graduate get to the point they are at today.

Graduation is a celebration of the hard work of the graduates, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff.

Nebo School District thanks the inspirational speakers, valedictorians, salutatorians, and students across the district for making the Nebo District 2018 graduations a wonderful experience for everyone.

Congratulations to Nebo School District’s 2,198 graduating high school seniors that received over $18 million in scholarships.

Graduating class of 401

Theme: “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience” by Paula Coelho

Valedictorian: Rachel Hatch

Salutatorian: Steven Cole Monson

Speakers: Jared Buhler, senior class president; Everett Kelepolo, principal; Shannon Acor, school board vice president

Students received over $3.7 million in scholarships.

Graduating class of 385

Theme: “We Are SF”

Valedictorian: Nicole Cook

Salutatorians: Natalie Pendleton & Emily Colton

Speakers: Cameron Smith, senior class president; Dave McKee, principal; Dean Rowley, school board member

Students received over $3.2 million in scholarships.

Graduating class of 385

Theme: “One of Us” “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” by Gail Devers

Valedictorians: Jesse Clark, Riley Lewis

Speakers: Amber Slater, senior class president; Bart Peery, principal; Randy Boothe, school board member

Students received over $3.4 million in scholarships.

Graduating class of 396

Theme: “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” by Abraham Lincoln

Valedictorian: Ciara Ford

Salutatorian: Gavin Scholl

Speakers: Claire Rowley, senior class president; Jose Valle, principal’s choice; RaShel Shepherd, principal; Lisa Rowley, school board member

Students received over $3 million in scholarships.

Graduating class of 435

Theme: “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” by Abraham Lincoln

Valedictorian: Logan Marks

Salutatorian: Lauren Smith

Speakers: Amber Messick, senior class president; Katie Funk, student body president; DeAnn Nielsen, principal; Kristen Betts, school board president

Students received $4.8 million in scholarships.

Graduating class of 196

Theme: “Every Hero has a Name and Every Name has a Hero”

Speakers: Jasmine Davis; Lily Jex; Matthew Cope, teacher; Lynn Mecham, principal; Christine Riley, school board member

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Students received over $5,000 in scholarships.

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