ESHS Commencement was a Jubilant Farewell for Class of 2024

Excelsior Springs, MO–Excelsior Springs High School marked its Class of 2024 graduation with a memorable ceremony. Held at the school’s gymnasium on Friday, May 9th at 7 pm, the event brought together families, friends, and faculty to celebrate a major milestone for these students.

Principal Sara Wickham began the ceremony by delivering an inspiring welcome address, reminding the graduates, “Once a tiger, always a tiger!” – a sentiment that resonated throughout the evening.

Special recognition was given to the academic leaders of the class. Salutatorian Caroline Wenz was awarded a scholarship for her GPA of 4.266. Valedictorian Levi Turner was celebrated for his exceptional academic record and GPA of 4.267.

Following the academic honors, Paige Crowley took the stage, delivering a speech filled with humor and nostalgia. Paige reminisced about shared experiences and inside jokes. More importantly, she touched on the less-than-perfect moments they had all faced together, saying how these challenges taught valuable lessons that would aid them as they step into the future.

The commencement ceremony featured various musical performances, opening and closing with a traditional rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by the ESHS Symphonic Band under the direction of Mr. Garrett Jones. The Springs Singers, led by Mr. Tim Harlan, also took to the spotlight to perform the national anthem and “You Raise Me Up,” before the Symphonic Band returned for an instrumental piece titled “Abracadabra.” Finally, the Springs Singers returned to deliver a stirring rendition of the ESHS alma mater.

The ceremony concluded with a final message from senior Abigail Rash, sending the graduates off with a celebratory spirit. As “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the air, the graduates exuberantly tossed their caps high, marking the end of their high school journey and the beginning of exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

Congratulations to the ESHS graduating Class of 2024!

List of 2024 ESHS Graduates in alphabetical order.


Chloe Alexis Albertson

Allison Page Armatrong

Skylar Cruz. Arner

Kylee Marie Baldridgo

Justice Nicole Breanna Baldwin

Kinzi Skye Bandy

Lexus Kaylynn Barney

Alayna Marie Baxter

Bailee Maylynn Baxter

Kayleah Jade Bell

Alissa Nicole Bender

Tristen Elizabeth Bennett

Gauge Michael Berndt

Halee Jane Berry

Jason Andrew Beshere

Alyssa Marie Betts

Jadyn Suzan Biermann

Chloe Evelyn Booker

Hunter Lee Bosley

Colt William Bowman

Jacob Matthew Bright

Zoie Grace Brimager

Brayden Armond Brown

Cristian Adan Canales

Bailey Marie Carder

Chloe Alexis Carlyle

Caleb Owen Cavanaugh

Lileana Renee Chapa

Alexia Ann Civils

Alyssa Ann Clark

Brooklynn Cheyenne Clevenger

Carly Madison Colbert

Ryen Logan Crain

Ethan Crowley

Kimberly Rose Crowley

Lane Wesley Crowley

Paige Madison Crowley

Brittany Allysa Nicole Cunningham

Gavin Dale Dallas

Micah Ryan Danner

Dusty Lee Davis

Luke Daniel Davis

Cole Mitchell Dickey

Carly Jo Dolt

Mary Carolyn Douglas

Mason Charles Duncan

Korena Lynne Elledge

Sevenah Anastasia Leigh Enyeart

Eliott Victor Everett

Aaliyah Rose Corynn Fanning

Emmett Isaiah Fasching

Shayla Grace Foster

Brandon Harrison Fry

Lillie Rae George

Sam Gillihan

Jacob Landon Goodman

Joy Theresa Nicole Gray

Rhys Miller Guthrie

Tanner Holden Haight

Aubreanna Sara Halberstadt Parish

Morgan Kay Hammerstrom

Jackson Robert Hartwick

Brenden Taylor Hatch

Kaden Scott Helms

Inaiah Andrew Heraberger

Zenna May Hiatt

Tanya Rue Hladky-Bly

Kira Myshel Ann Hodgson

Grace E Horeman

Jaysun Tyler Houser

Jaylenn Rae Hudlemeyer

Brody Evan Hurla

Camryn James Hurt

Ziha Eugene Hyche

Jada Nicole Isenhour

Elijah Nathaniel Ishmael

Izabel Grace Jack

Addison Karol Jackson

Jayden Taylor-Nicole Jackson

Joseph Michael James

Christian James Johnson

Gastin Vahn Johnson

Preston Davis Jones

Adyn Ray Jordan

Regan Alyssa Keeley

Sean Michael Kephart

Ayden Zane Clyde Kinnard

Katlyn Sue Knecht

Serenity Jean Knight

Chiara La Duca

Cade Andrew Leonhard

Brayden Michael Lewis

Serenity Shyann Lewis

Brooklynn Marie Lindell

Daemeon Jayden Lowery

Junior Ryley Malloy

Isaiah James Manus

Kane Nealson Marker

Austin Martin

Cameron Dean Mayfield

Zebadiah James McBee

Darion Desean McCant

Connor Lee McClanahan

Madilynn Re’Nay McClanahan

Emma Suzann McCray

James Ray McCubbin

Aiden Mikael McGaugh-Siders

Brayden Juan McKown

Vincent Lee McLaughlin

Lydia Lynn McLean

Caedyn Mykle McMackin

Kylor Ryon Meek

Benjamin Curtis Michael

Seth Dugan Michael

Sofia Jae Minner

Brinley Ziata Moser

Gracey Mae Mullin

Caleb Daniel Murphy

Klarissa Breann Newton

Tristan Nicholas Newton

Spencer Edward Noblet

Baylee Lynn O’Dell

Bathen Joseph Parker Oliphant

Jimena Islea Perez-Espinoza

Gage Anthony Peterie

Destiny Faith Jinelle Poe

Wyatt Joseph Pontalion

Alani Janae Price

Abigail Grace Rash

Kylei Madison Reberry

Jena Rosario Redmon

Kaleigh Sue Danielle Reynolds

Em Marie Rice

Reese Lynn Roberts

Zoey Dawn Rogers

Jor-El Tyrone Roseburr

Ashton Bradley Ross

Brooke Ashley Ross

Martina Rotta

Makenzie Louise Rozell

Marcus James Rudesill

Austin Elliot Schmidt

Jacob William Schmidt

Gunnar Lee Scrivener

Azaiah Mustaine Scroggins

Gina Katherine Victori-Ann Scroggins

Braedyn Rhyder Sejkora

Jessica Elaine Sharp

Gage Dylan Simmons

Madison Louise Simmons

Jackson Carl Smith

Olivia Jean Smith

Jason Keith Starchman

Gwen Michelle Stephens

Maddox Brayden Stewart

Theodor Stuhrmann

Mashayla Ann-Rene Summers

Brooklin Faith Tackett

Cayden Matthew Tackett

Brody Scott Taylor

Rayne Presley Taylor

Jasmine Abigail Tracy

Cohen Ryan Travis-Leftridge

Kevin Glenn Trusty

Levi Lewis Turner

Christian Edward Van Campen

Lizabeth Marie Vardy

Micah Benjamin Walter

Mason Ron Michael Wartner

Kali May Washburn

Evan Robert Watkins

Abagail Loree Weaver

Caroline Rebecca Wenz

Draven Alexander White

Hunter Alexander Whitmore

Braylissa Michelle Whitworth

River Wiese

Kolt Jarett Willis

Emily Jo Wing

Abigail Pachia Xiong

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