Graduation May 22, 2024

Graduation is a celebration of the class of 2024's achievements and hard work. The commencement ceremony was held at Calvin University on May 22nd.

Seniors eagerly await their walk in the gym adjacent to Calvin University's Van Noord Arena, where the ceremony was held.

Harold Tchuente and Waldin de León watch their peers walk across the stage on the jumbotron.

Left: Abigail Barnes and Makenzie Vergouwe are assisted by Crossroads Middle School teacher Kristy Templar. Graduates walked with a peer across the floor while heading to their seats. They each paused and posed for the camera before being seated.

Amber Timmer and Amelia Venza do a handshake for the camera. Video courtesy of Timmer.

Kyler Corlin and Vincent Williams perform an elaborate handshake at the end of their walk.

Left: Junior Skylar Denyes sings a solo honoring her senior acquaintances during the Varsity Voices' rendition of "Together" by Kirk Franklin.

Singers from the Varsity Voices members look at their peers around them.
Sophomore Ethan Wells accompanies the choir on the drums.
Jeremiah Robinson strides across the stage eagerly as he receives his diploma from Principal Mark Thomas.
Athletic Director Pat Marsman assists Cassidy Sanders as she proceeds down the stairs. Graduates then round the corner and pose for a formal photo with their diploma.
Junior Lena Spector records the commencement from her podium. The recording is broadcasted to the jumbotron screen above the audience.

Right: Salutatorian Addison Forbes decorated her cap in memory of her time at the high school.

The class of 2024 throw their caps in celebration of their official graduation. Video courtesy of graduate Selah Hadley.