Carla Clark | For The Republic Students stand after receiving their diplomas during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Commencement for Columbus East High School’s graduating seniors was on Saturday afternoon.
The 384 graduating Olympians gave a final send off to their high school careers in East’s main gymnasium as friends and family looked on in a packed Orange Pit.
Erin Elizabeth Walters was salutatorian and Greta Anne Hemmerlein was valedictorian of this year’s class and each gave a speech reflecting on the journey the school’s 51st class of students embarked on and provided a look into the future.
Those who were unable to attend can catch a recap of the event on BCSC’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@BCSCSchools.
East’s paper toss tradition took place after graduation practice on May 20.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Confetti fills the air during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The turning of the tassels during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The turning of the tassels during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Chloe Hiatt adjusts her pink mortarboard during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Hannah Gladden shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Johnathan Ismael De La Cruz shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Bo Westhafer Crough shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Bryce Campbell shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts after he received his diploma during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Anna Asher takes a selfie after she receives her diploma during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Dr. Jim Roberts, BCSC superintendent, gives his remarks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Dr. Jim Roberts, BCSC superintendent, gives his remarks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Laurie Chamblee, assistant principal, gives the introduction of the class during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Greta Hemmerlein, valedictorian, speaks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Greta Hemmerlein, valedictorian, speaks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Erin Walters, salutatorian, speaks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Erin Walters, salutatorian, speaks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Dr. Michael Parsons, principal, gives the welcome and remarks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Dr. Michael Parsons, principal, gives the welcome and remarks during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The graduating class of 2024 during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Attendees yell and wave as graduates enter the gym during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Tim Brookshire, at left, leads the band as they play Pomp and Circumstance during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Members of the graduating class file into the gym to the sound of “Pomp and Circumstance” during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Percussionists Philip Mattern and Ivan Jones keep the beat for Pomp and Circumstance during the processional for the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic BCSC Superintendent Dr. Jim Roberts leads the building leaders, staff and teachers into the gym during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Attendees fill the gym during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Attendees fill the gym during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For the Republic Balloons and a Hello Kitty toy for one of the graduates during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Anna Asher, second from right, and Lily Asher, at right, use their phone as a mirror to get ready during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Willow Gambill wears a pin and has a photo to go in her mortarboard of her Papaw Jerry Maley, who passed away in December, so he could be with her during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mia Hess, Allyson Herold, and Madison Valentine with their decorated mortarboards during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Students line up for the processional during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Jennifer Steinwedel secures the mortarboard of MacKenzie Bailey with bobby pins during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Julia Beckort and Erin Walters get ready during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Cheyenne Lund hold her decorated mortarboard during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sign congratulating graduates of the 51st Annual Commencement at Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Students stand after receiving their diplomas during the 51st Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
