Bucyrus High School seniors prepare for graduation-press release from Bucyrus City Schools

BHS CLASS OF 2017 PREPARES FOR FINAL HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS

BUCYRUS, OH (May 22, 2017) – Bucyrus High School seniors are just days away from taking the next steps in their lives. The celebration of the Class of 2017 will begin the Senior Academic Awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Alex Kish Memorial Gymnasium May 25. Following the Senior Awards activities, a student-led baccalaureate service will be held.

The Senior Awards night is an annual ceremony that recognizes seniors for outstanding accomplishments during their high school career. It’s also an evening where students receive scholarships from local and regional organizations.

“The Senior Awards program is a great lead-in to our graduation ceremony,” said Secondary School Principal Dr. Mark Burke. “We are very proud of the many accomplishments of the Class of 2017, and this ceremony gives us the opportunity to showcase those feats.”

Shortly after the conclusion of the Senior Awards program, the annual student-led baccalaureate service will begin in the Kish gymnasium. This special, student-organized activity, sponsored by the Bucyrus Ministerial Fellowship, will feature many community members, as well as graduating seniors sharing inspirational readings, songs and scriptures.

“Every year, our seniors do a fantastic job organizing and leading the baccalaureate service,” said Dr. Burke. “Students selected community members, making this an even more special night for our seniors and the community.”

Pastor Dan Rebon will lead the service and deliver the message to the students and visitors in attendance. A reception with cake and punch will follow the ceremony.

The Class of 2017 celebration will conclude with the annual Graduation ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in the Alex Kish Memorial Gymnasium May 28. Student speakers for this year’s commencement ceremony include Bailey Plumley and Victoria Adams. A total of 72 Bucyrus seniors will be moving on to the next stage of their lives.

“Graduation is an exciting time for students, parents and our entire school family,” Superintendent Kevin Kimmel said. “I speak for the entire staff and Board of Education when I say that we could not be more proud and appreciative of this group of seniors for the leadership they have displayed throughout their careers, and the lasting impact they have had on the entire school district. I want to personally congratulate each member of the Class of 2017 and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”

For more information about the Senior Awards, baccalaureate and graduation programs, please contact Dr. Mark Burke at 419-562-7721 or email mburke@bucyrusschools.org.