Eden Valley-Watkins Graduation

EVW’s 123rd Commencement took place Thursday, May 29, with 69 receiving their diplomas. Coltant Harff led the Pledge of Allegiance. Class Salutatorian Henry Lemke delivered the welcome address and class Valedictorian Justin Becker the commencement address. Senior choir members sang “Good Riddance” and the band played “Benjamin Franklin and the Art of Music.” Ellaree Anderson, Brian Kuechle and Callie Hiltner made this year’s class slideshow. Class President Hope Molitor delivered the farewell address. Notably, Mark Messman did the conferring of diplomas, the final time he will do so, as he is retiring at the end of this school year, marking his final commencement.

Photos by Amy Vossen.