Graduation countdown begins at Northwestern High School

051223.N.ST.NHS grad speakers.jpg — The lineup of Northwestern High School commencement speakers for 2023 include, from left, technical education instructor Laurence Charlier, class President Kathryn Kyle and student speakers Tieryn Plasch and Cole Lahti. Graduation takes place at 7:30 p.m. May 26 in the lower gymnasium at the high school.

By Staff reports

May 09, 2023 at 8:00 PM

MAPLE — Signs of spring have appeared throughout Northwestern High School. As graduation inches closer, the Maple School District shared photos of milestone moments and upcoming graduation speakers with the Telegram.

Upcoming events:

The Northwestern High School and Northwestern Middle School Band Pops Concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. May 19 in the Patricia Luostari Theatre for the Performing Arts at the high school. The concert will feature students in grades 6-12. Tickets are not needed to attend the middle school concert. Tickets for the high school concert are available online. The concert will be streamed live on YouTube, where it can also be viewed following the event.
The NHS commencement ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 26 in the lower gymnasium at the high school.

051223.N.ST.NHS honors.JPG — A total of 41 seniors were recognized for their achievement in academics, athletics, school and community leadership and clubs during the Senior Honor Ceremony on May 1, 2023 at Northwestern High School.

051223.N.ST.NHS signing.JPG — From left, Northwestern High School senior athletes Katie Kyle, Brynn Hessel, Andrew Bourque, Cole Lahti and Maddie Rahman sign commitment letters to continue their athletic careers during a May 3, 2023 recognition assembly at the high school.

By Staff reports

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Graduation countdown begins at Northwestern High School

Graduation speakers for the class of 2023 have been chosen, and seniors have received honors.