June 3, 2019
The Cedar Key Class of 2019 graduated Sat May 25, 2019. Principal Kathryn Lawrence began the event with welcoming the students, parents, staff, and community members for coming. Then the graduating seniors began their processional. The graduates also took white roses to family members.
Coach and Istructor David Tomlin delivered the commencement address. Holly Bishop gave the Salutatorian Address and Terra Dunn delivered the Valedictorian Address. Both students expressed thanks to their teachers, parents, and fellow classmates. The students agreed that a class of thirteen students was more like a family than anything. It was agreed that they had their differences,, but so do families. Both Dunn and Bishop expressed how fortunate they were to have gone to a small school where they felt provided for. The small class sizes allow teachers to spend more time with each student. The scholars said if the class is their family, teachers and faculty were their extended family.
One thing that makes Cedar Key unique is the support the town has for all worthwhile endeavors. One thing that makes the graduation at Cedar Key School unique is the outpouring of scholarships provided to students. These are announced at graduation.
Chris Cowart represented the Levy County School Foundation and awarded the following scholarships:
- Ludwig Johnson Scholarship to Joey Stewart
- Capital City/Sun Coast Group Foundation to Terra Dunn
- Levy County School Foundation to Cassie Lozier and River Wirth
- Duke Energy Scholarship to Holly Bishop
- Mt. Pilgrim Primitive Baptist Church Memorial Scholarship to Jasmin Jackson
- Levy County Soil and Water Conservation to Hanna Brinkman
Other awards and sholarships included a CFEC Foundation Scholarship to Joey Stewart and River Wirth.
The College of Central Florida awarded three scholarships, one each to River Wirth, Joey Stewart and Holly Bishop.
The Cedar Key Women’s Club awarded Kayla Beckham a scholarship.
The Cedar Key Lion’s Club awarded Holly Bishop the Thelma McCain Community Service Scholarship, the PH Day Award went to Terra Dunn, and the Vocational Training Award was presented to River Wirth.
The Cedar Key Eagles awarded two $500.00 to Terra Dunn and Holly Bishop and $1,000.00to Joey Stewart.
The Cedar Key Food Service presented Holly Bishop with a scholarship, and the lunchroom ladies wanted to thank local businesses for their donations. This a partial list of scholarships awarded. Other awards announced were industry certifications, like Microsoft Office Specialist and subject awards.
After the awards Class President Hanna Brinkman and Class VP Jasmin Jackson accepted the diplomas for the class. The recessional followed. As customary the students threw their caps in the air. One did not come down.
These graduates are fully prepared to embark on their journeys whatever path they choose. But what was on their minds most immediately? “Where is the boil going to be?”
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