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A South Summit High School graduate dons a decorated cap as he files onto the football field at the beginning of the graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

Abigayle Petty adds some flair to her cap and gown, donning yellow, bedazzled tennis shoes as she takes center stage on the football field with the rest of her classmates Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. Petty also decorated her cap and was one of the ceremony's speakers. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School senior Jessica Betournay waves to the crowd as the graduates march onto the football field at the beginning of the ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. Betournay gave an inspirational thought near the end of the ceremony. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School senior HannahJo Peterson delivers the welcoming address to a standing-room-only audience during the graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School faculty stand with their hands over their hearts during the National Anthem at the beginning of the graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School senior Morgan Freestone delivers an inspirational thought at the beginning of the graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

Members of the 2017 South Summit High School graduating class applaud after Superintendent Shad Sorenson recognizes members of the faculty for their service and wishes them well in their retirement during the ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

Members of the 2017 South Summit High School graduating class applaud after their classmate Logan Crandall delivers his speech during the ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. Crandall spoke to the lessons we learn and successes we really gain from our failures. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School senior Logan Crandall speaks near the beginning of the graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. Crandall spoke to the lessons we learn and successes we really gain from our failures. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School senior HannahJo Peterson, right, laughs with a classmate after accidentally taking to the podium one speaker too early during the ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

South Summit High School senior Abigayle Petty addresses a standing-room-only crowd during the graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 25, 2017. Petty became emotional during her speech, apologizing frequently, but laughing it off while reminiscing on fond memories with her friends. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)