Carla Clark | For The Republic Students, families and friends mingle during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Families pose for a photograph with graduates, Joshua Ortiz, Gansito Rodriguez, Miguel Mojica, Bayron Ortiz, Jose Cuevas and Gael Rodriguez during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sign held high celebrating a graduate during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Daniel Benjamin Wiseman during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sergio Ramirez-Vazquez looks up at his family during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Molly Hotek shakes hands with Superintendent Jim Roberts during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic A sign is held high for Ashley during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Alejandro Jovany Alvarez Leon receives his diploma from Principal David Clark during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Ananya Adur shakes hands with Superintendent Dr.Jim Roberts during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Dr. Jim Roberts, superintendent of BCSC, speaks during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Brianna Newell, who will be attending the Naval Academy following graduation, stands as she is recognized along with other classmates who have chosen to serve their country, during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic David Clark, principal, presents the class of 2023 during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Graduating students during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Jessica Meza Sanchez, valedictorian, speaks during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Flynn Keele, class president and salutatorian, speaks during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Jayden Cross, class vice president, gives the welcome address during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The graduating class during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic A parent makes a video of the processional during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mia Wilson leads the way as the students enter the building during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Students visit and take selfies during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Graduate Jose Luis Hernandez-Melendres wears a stole created by his mom and dad with the American and Mexican flags symbolizing his heritage and photos of him growing up, to show they are proud of him and how he pushed through the hard times, during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Maris Dasovich holds a bouquet of flowers from Pomp and Bloom flowers, in memory of Ariel Roberts who lost her life to glioblastoma on January 20, 2023, during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Teacher Jerry Mihay gets a hug from Kayden Foster during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Cade Marcum and Hannah Coetzee pose for a photograph during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark | for The Republic Jacob Strietelmeier gestures to friends and family during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Carla Clark For The Republic The turning of the tassels during the 2023 Columbus North High School commencement ceremony in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
