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S ’ L  D  M   B W   G  G   I  C   , Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Congratulations on your graduation from I was lled with pride as I watched you Big Walnut High School! Although the end of graduate on May 23. From serving as your time at Big Walnut was not what any of your  h and sixth grade principal to us expected for you, your graduation is really watching you graduate in my new role as the culmination of years of classes, teachers, Superintendent, it has been an absolute joy projects, and many experiences that helped to watch the accomplishments of this class shape you into the person that you are today. over your school career. On behalf of our entire sta and our Board of Education, I want to wish you well in the next  is, of course, is a very special class. No one could have anticipated your phase of your life. last day attending Hayes High School would have been on March 13. Your senior year was not what you expected and you missed out on many special I encourage you to re ect on how this quarantine experience over the last couple memories, but you persevered and now you have received the diplomas you of months may have taught some valuable lessons as you head into the next phase of your life. Adversity makes us stronger-- and you certainly have had your share have earned.  is year has made you stronger and more resilient. You proved of it this spring. During your time at Big Walnut, it is my hope that you have not you have the skills to adapt quickly to new situations by embracing a new only learned academic skills that will help you in your future schooling or career, learning system nearly overnight. but that you have learned skills that will help you to become a productive citizen. During your thirteen years in Delaware City Schools, the Class of 2020 has Our goal was that you grew in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, brought us special memories through athletics, the arts, House competitions, and communication-- as these are skills that you will need regardless of where life high level academic achievements and by demonstrating your kindness and takes you. As you move through the many possible stages of life-- college, military, compassion toward each other. You have le a legacy that will not soon be or early career; parenthood; and retirement-- it is my hope that you will value the forgotten. Your Pacer Pride has been evident and you set an amazing example education that you received at Big Walnut. As an adult, I hope you will support the for our underclassmen. schools in whatever community you call home, whether that is in Big Walnut or another school district. Strong schools equal strong communities and strong home Please remember that we will always be here for you -- Delaware is your values. Support your schools with your time, e orts, and taxes, as local services, home! We hope you will come back to visit and share about your new such as education, will have the biggest impact on your community. adventures and accomplishments. Good luck, graduates, as you embark on your next journey. And always remember Once a Pacer, Always a Pacer! As you continue on your journey, I hope you will fondly remember the great community where you were raised. When you become a parent, I think you will S, gain an even greater appreciation of this community, and how our residents always H K , S  come together to support our students. Even as we are growing, what makes Big D   C S Walnut special is the people who choose to be a part of and serve our community. When you face challenges in life-- and you will-- remember the many people here that want to help you and support you. C      B W, A  S. H  , S  D  C   , It has been an honor to be your Delaware Area Career Center Superintendent. When you chose to come to DACC, you chose to be forward-thinking and make choices that would bene t your future. Congratulations to the class of 2020 at  e end of your senior year is not what any of us were expecting, but you Delaware Christian School. It has been a joy to remained focused on your goals, while also being  exible, and determined. see you grow throughout your years here. We Change is not new to any of you. Adapting to change is part of being a career Congratulations to the class of 2020are proud at Delaware of your leadership Christian in theScho schoolol. Itand has and technical education student. You are stronger, wiser, and better prepared been a joy to see you grow throughoutwe are con your dent years you willhere. continue We are to shine proud as of for the world because you persevered. your leadership in the school andquality we are young confident people wherever you will thecon Lordtinue leads to you. While many of you will be attending college in the fall, many others have shine as quality young people wherever the Lord leads you. already earned the credentials necessary to join the workforce. As you look You leave the school with many wonderful back at your time at DACC, I hope that you remember both the struggles and memories. Your class has demonstrated the celebrations. Everyone has struggled in their own way, yet the e ort put You leave the school with many tremendouswonderful athleticmemories. ability. Your You classsaw our h asgirls demonstrated volleyball play intremendous state forth when we struggle is the very reason why we celebrate our successes. You tournaments. As a class you have already earned many credits in college athletic ability. You saw our girls volleyball play in state tournaments. As a class you have have earned your celebrations, but keep pushing, working hard, and learning. through the CCP program. You were a part of the largest musical, Cinderella, already earned many credits in college through the CCP program. You were a part of the A new world has opened up for you and while it may not look like the world that the school has produced. You shined in the new discipleship program you were expecting, it is yours for the taking. largest musical, Cinderella, that thatthe wasschool created has during produced. your time You here. shined You inrepresented the new thediscipleship school well in program that was created duringyour your travels time tohere. the Domican You represente Republic. And,d the of school course, wellyou arein yourthe only class Continue to stay in contact with your mentors and learn from those who travels to the Domican Republic.to And, graduate of course, virtually. you are the only class to graduate virtually. have paved the roads before you.  is is a time to inspire and be inspired, to adapt with changes, and rise above. Obstacles have been put in your path, Let me remind you that although you are leaving us, you can still live but you have the knowledge, tools, and drive to go around, over, and through out the DCS Way. Demonstrate your faith wherever you go. Stand up for those obstacles. You are the Class of 2020 and you are strong. You have made Let me remind you that althoughwhat you you are believe leaving and us, have you been can taught. still live Care out for theothers DCS more Way. than yourself. sacri ces for the safety of our community and you will be remembered. Demonstrate your faith whereverRelationships you go. Stand that areup basedfor what on sel you ess b actselieve always and have have a strong been base. taught. Study Care for others more than yourself.to the Relationships best of your ability. that Youare havebas edshown on yourselfselfless to acts be an always academically have a Whatever your future holds and whatever that future looks like, I wish the excellent class, continue in that path as you enter into college. best for each and every one of you. strong base. Study to the best of your ability. You have shown yourself to be an academically S, excellent class, continue in that pathIt is as with you mixed enter emotions into colleg that wee. send you out from here. Please know you are always welcome back in the hallways. May God bless you wherever He M  B F  leads. S  It is with mixed emotions that we send you out fromJ  Mhere. Please know you are always D   A C  C welcome back in the hallways. May God bless youH  wherever  S He leads. D   C  S. Jane Miner Head of School D  C   , Delaware Christian School. Congratulations!  roughout the past  e Buckeye Valley High School Class of 2020 13 years you have certainly made your holds a special place in my heart. I can’t begin to mark on our school district and your express just how special this graduating class is. In school through so many outstanding addition to all of their success, this is a group of accomplishments. Whether it was through young people who have persevered through loss excellence in academics, the arts and and more recently through an unprecedented time athletics, charitable contributions, service in our nation’s history. work or simple random acts of kindness in  ese students have missed activities and our community, you certainly shined. traditions that are typically a part of nishing high school - prom, awards While all of your accomplishments are noteworthy, the Class of 2020 now ceremonies, the last day of walking through the halls with their friends and has the distinction of being the class with the greatest strength, perseverance for some maybe the last time wearing the brown and gold representing the and resilience because no other class in the history of our district has Barons on the eld. I am heartbroken for this class, but as I share in their experienced what you have weathered. I know the end of your senior year disappointment, I am also very proud of how each and every one of them was not what you expected and I share in your disappointment, but I couldn’t has handled missing these activities and traditions. I have enjoyed watching be more proud of the way you came together and supported each other and these students grow and mature in their spirit, in their attitude and in their found a way to continue to  ourish in our community. You came together accomplishments. I have seen great leadership from each of them in the to show kindness and compassion towards each other and within our classroom, on the stage, on the music risers, on the athletic elds and in their community. For that you will be stronger, you will be more adept at handling support of each other as members of the 901. challenges and you will be more determined to combat adversity. You have Seniors, before you begin your the next phase of life, remember to be learned that regardless of the challenge, you can make the choice to achieve a thankful.  ankful for the teachers, cooks, bus drivers, coaches and all the positive outcome. sta members in our schools. I know they have enjoyed their time with  is lesson will serve you well in the future, a future that I am extremely you as much as I have. Also, be thankful for the boosters and community con dent will be lled with continued success and accomplishment. I know members who have supported your athletic events and music programs. And this because I had the opportunity to hear directly from each of you about most importantly, thank your parents, grandparents, and family members for your plans for the future during our commencement walks a few days ago. their personal sacri ces, support, and unconditional love. While I know many of you were disappointed that we were not able to hold My nal advice to all of you is don’t ever forget where you came from. our traditional graduation ceremony, the ceremony for the Class of 2020 Whether you started your Buckeye Valley journey at West, East or North; or will stay with me as the most signi cant I have ever participated in. Hearing maybe for some of you it was later as you joined your classmates at the your plans for the future, college choices, intended majors, military service, middle school or even at the high school, we are all one Buckeye Valley family and work plans gives me great hope for the future. I came away extremely united and we celebrate your accomplishments. Remember during this time impressed with all of you and know that the future of our country is in of celebration and transition to take some quiet time and re ect upon this good hands with your generation. My hope for the Class of 2020 is that you wonderful BV community, your incredible classmates and your memorable continue to work hard to overcome any obstacle in your path and that you years at BV. Re ect on all of the experiences that helped shape you into the nd the success and accomplishment that comes with your e ort and attitude. person you have become. Best wishes to each of you on this next chapter of your life. Good luck to the Class of 2020. Congratulations on what you have S, achieved and congratulations in advance for all of the achievements ahead. M  T. R  I am excited to see what lies ahead for each one of you! S  G B  O   S A M, S  OH-70190559 4 Saturday, June 13, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 Delaware Gazette Unique graduations held throughout county

Gazette Staff Fairgrounds, where seniors and Upon reaching the final senior exited their vehicle, commencement ceremony and [email protected] their families gathered in one station, seniors exited their received a diploma cover, and celebration they have asked vehicle per family. From there, vehicles and walked down had their photo taken. for,” Big Walnut Local Schools Due to the COVID-19 a large procession of vehicles the sidewalk to pick up their The district held a virtual states in a Senior Reminders pandemic, graduating seniors traveled to the high school, diplomas. Each diploma came graduation ceremony today, letter. in Delaware County were where each senior exited the with a commemorative box June 13. The speeches and “We are doing everything forced to finish their high vehicle, heard his or her name customized specifically for the remarks were prerecorded, in our power to plan these school careers from the comfort announced, proceeded to the Buckeye Valley Class of 2020. and each graduate’s name events for the end of July, but of their own homes. doors to accept their diploma, In addition to the drive-thru was announced, regardless of as you know, our guidelines, While state orders prevented and then gave Principal Ric ceremony, a virtual ceremony whether they participated in recommendations and schools from holding traditional Stranges an elbow bump. was held May 23 in which the commencement walk. directives are changing almost graduation ceremonies in May, After sharing a moment graduates were encouraged to On May 18, the Delaware daily,” the district’s letter school administrators found with their principal, each wear their cap and gown and Area Career Center held its states. “We are currently in the alternative ways to celebrate graduate had their photo taken take a photo with their diploma completion ceremony virtually. midst of creating a plan for an the class of 2020. with their diploma before to celebrate the milestone. DACC Principal Jim Gaskill in-person graduation ceremony In Delaware County, districts hopping back into their car Olentangy Local Schools said the school originally and submitting it to our held drive-thru graduations, and heading to the front of the honored its seniors with a planned to move the in-person local authorities/agencies for commencement walks, virtual school, where families were commencement walk and ceremony to July 8, but the approval. Should we not be able ceremonies, and some still encouraged to take pictures to virtual ceremony. change of plans to a virtual to have an in-person ceremony, might gather at a later date celebrate the occasion. For the commencement ceremony was appropriate we will promise to plan a to hold a more traditional The day before on May 22, a walk, the district held one for for the career center, which memorable and meaningful ceremony. similar ceremony took place at each high school over a four- teaches flexibility and alternative celebration for our On May 23, Rutherford B. Buckeye Valley High School. day stretch: Olentangy High adaptability. graduates.” Hayes High School’s 144th During the drive-thru School (May 28), Olentangy As of early June, Big Walnut Big Walnut’s graduation annual commencement graduation ceremony, seniors Berlin High School (May 29), High School’s Class of 2020 rehearsal and breakfast is ceremony was a first of its kind. were driven around the high Olentangy Orange High School plans to have its graduation currently scheduled for 8 a.m. The ceremony was not held school campus where various (May 30) and Olentangy ceremony in the football Friday, July 24. It should be in the stadium but instead took stations were setup so that Liberty High School (May 31). stadium at 8 p.m. Saturday, over by 11 a.m. Rehearsal is place outside the Pacer doors students could return school During each ceremony, July 25. mandatory for seniors, and on the school’s west side. The property and pick up items graduating seniors were driven “Please understand, it is our failure to attend will result in drive-thru graduation ceremony like a Dipped Donut and a to their high school’s front strongest desire to give our not being able to participate in began at the Delaware County personalized senior yard sign. entrance. One at a time, each class of 2020 graduates the the commencement.

SCHOLARSHIPS O’Keefe scholarship awarded College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental To align with the bank’s mission, candidates Julianna Andres, a 2020 graduate from Buckeye Science this fall, majoring in food science and were asked to share an essay that illustrated their Valley High School, is this year’s recipient of the Dick technology. For more information about the Dick commitment to academics while improving and O’Keefe Memorial Scholarship. O’Keefe Memorial Scholarship, please contact the servicing their community. The scholarship was established in 1998 by the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District O’Keefe family to honor the memory of Mr. O’Keefe, a at 740-368-1921. Robert E. Parker Scholarship local farmer and lifetime supporter of agriculture, and The Delaware County Democratic Party is proud to it is open to local seniors pursuing further education First Commonwealth Bank awards scholarships congratulate three local teens for receiving the county in agriculture or natural resources. First Commonwealth Bank is pleased to announce party’s Robert E. Parker Scholarship. Andres is well accomplished, having been involved that the following local high school seniors were The party awards these scholarships each year to throughout her high school years in advanced selected to receive the $1,000 First Commonwealth graduating seniors at area high schools who intend to placement classes and gymnastics while volunteering Bank Scholarship: continue their schooling at the collegiate level. The with several local community organizations. She • Jacob Braniger - Olentangy Berlin High School recipients are: was very active in FFA, 4-H, the Delaware County • Julia Burns - Olentangy Liberty High School • Sydney Dunmire, Delaware Hayes High School, Junior Fair and Fair Board, and show cattle. Through • Shreya Ghanekar - Olentangy High School plans to attend George Mason University FFA she participated as an individual and as a team • Nina Marin - Olentangy Orange High School • Noelle Meeker, Olentangy Liberty High School, member in food technology and biotechnology • Sydney Wolf – Delaware Hayes High School plans to attend the University of Cincinnati competitions, garnering awards in both arenas. First Commonwealth’s mission is to improve the She will be attending The Ohio State University’s financial lives of its neighbors and their businesses. See SCHOLARSHIPS | 9 CONGRATULATIONS 2020 GRADUATES!

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Olentangy Berlin High School graduating senior Brianna Cruz Jacob Maskrey poses for a photo during commencement. Leah Adams smiles with her diploma holder. Diplomas were mailed smiles after receiving her diploma holder. to all graduates.

Graduating senior Neetyaa Bhattarai poses with her diploma holder during Berlin High School’s 2020 Photos by Glenn Battishill | The Gazette Commencement Walk held May 29. Raymond Barnhart walks on the sidewalk to the front of the school during the commencement walk.

Hannah Bouldin smiles for a photo during commencement on May 29. During the ceremony, students were dropped off by their parents and walked a carpet to pick up their diploma holders and Berlin graduate Hailey Cera smiles for a family photo. pose for a professional photo. Graduating senior Sara Corlette poses for a photo.

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™ DACC students are college, career, Congratulations Class of 2020! and life ready OH-70190213 8 Saturday, June 13, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 Delaware Gazette Liberty High School’s 2020 Commencement Walk

Grace Dockery smiles at her family while waiting to hear her name Mayukha Dyta poses for a photo. Colin Brenner poses for family photos. called during the commencement walk.

Aaron Anantharaman poses for a photo. Alyssa Asmo smiles as she looks back at her family after picking up Ciana DiSabato smiles as her family takes photos during the her diploma holder. Diplomas were mailed to all graduates. ceremony.

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Paige Benecke poses for a photo. Darius Butler smiles while his family takes photos. Miranda Boblett smiles for a photo after receiving her diploma holder.

Photos by Joshua Keeran | The Gazette Dennis Acheampong reaches for his tassel while a Delaware County sheriff deputy cheers him on Matthew Brady shares a moment with Superintendent Mark Raiff during the May 30 commencement during Olentangy Orange High School’s 2020 Commencement Walk held May 30. ceremony.

Scholarships Olentangy High School’s 2020 Commencement Walk From page 4 • Brennan Pringle, Olentangy Liberty High School, plans to attend Northwestern University “The competition was extraordinarily stiff this year,” said David Simmons, chair of the Parker Scholarship committee. “The students we chose were all outstanding in all areas and stood out among the applicants.” Committee members David Simmons, Linda Gaffey, and Colleen Huckabee evaluated Olentangy High School graduate Alexa Anderson Madison Dyll smiles for a photo. Graduating senior Megan Arline smiles after receiving the applications on the poses for a photo. her diploma holder. Diplomas were mailed to graduates basis of academics, along with the program from commencement. extracurricular school activities, long-term goals and career objectives, political activity, and community activity. The Parker Scholarship is named after the late Robert B. Parker, a Delaware businessman and longtime member of the Delaware County Democratic Party. He served as treasurer for the Party for a number of years. After Parker passed away in 1985, the party created a scholarship named in Photos by Glenn Battishill | The Gazette Graduating senior Jenna Elger smiles as her family Noah Clark poses for a photo with Principal Robert Griffiths during Olentangy High School’s 2020 Parker’s honor to be Commencement Walk held May 28. available to students at takes photos. public high schools in the county. “Robert Parker was a committed member of the party and believed in what we want to accomplish,” said party chair Peg Watkins. “It is our honor to continue this tradition more than 30 years after he passed away.” 10 Saturday, June 13, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 Delaware Gazette Hayes High School’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony

Joshua Keeran | The Gazette Jenna Justice waves to the school officials who gathered along the sidewalk to cheer the graduates on.

Joshua Keeran | The Gazette Liz and Emily Abahazi smile while district administration congratulates them as they exit the school.

Everett Beach elbow bumps Principal Ric Stranges. Jahi Broussard-Nash approaches the stand holding his diploma.

Kathryn Amrine smiles after receiving her diploma. Elizabeth Abahazi smiles after sharing a moment with Principal Madison Davenport smiles after picking up her diploma during the Ric Stranges. drive-thru graduation ceremony.

With her diploma in hand, Rianna Caridas elbow bumps Principal Ric Stranges during the Hayes High Photos by Glenn Battishill | The Gazette School 2020 Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony held May 23. Nabil Abdussalaam and Principal Ric Stranges exchange an elbow bump. Delaware Gazette GRADUATION 2020 Saturday, June 13, 2020 11 Buckeye Valley High School’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony

The Buckeye Valley mascot waives to students and their families as they make their way through the Senior Demetrius Bradley waits for the all clear at the book collection station. Students were asked drive-thru ceremony. to return all textbooks and library books during the ceremony.

Rylee George shares an elbow bump with Superintendent Andy Miller.

Senior Sydney Alexander arrived at Buckeye Valley’s Class of 2020 Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony on May 22 in a Cadillac Escalade stretch limo.

With her diploma in hand, Madison Niemeyer exchanges an elbow bump with Principal Jim Albanese. Lauren Free accepts her diploma from Principal Jim Albanese.

Photos by Joshua Keeran | The Gazette Lane Graham makes her way down the sidewalk en route to her Robert Eurez, like many class of 2020 graduates, wore a mask Julianna Andres walks past a balloon display featuring BV’s school diploma. during the ceremony. colors. 12 Saturday, June 13, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 Delaware Gazette

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