It was a windy evening, but that didn't stop the Prescott High School (PHS) Senior Class of 2011 from celebrating their graduation on Friday night at Bill Shepard Field.

"'When you do a thing, do it with all of your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.' Ralph Waldo Emerson may have made this statement over 160 years ago, but he could have said it today, since it so aptly describes the class of 2011," PHS Principal Totsy McCraley said in her introductory remarks. "I've had the pleasure of wishing many, many graduating classes congratulations over the years, but I say with conviction that Prescott High School will truly miss this class. What a promising group of students!...Simply stated, the Class of 2011 through their spirit, perseverence and enthusiasm have left an indelible mark on Prescott High School, and we the faculty and staff will savor that impact this class has provided for many years to come."

McCraley congratulated the students on their academic achievements, stating that they had received over $2.5 million to date in scholarships and grants.

With that, the graduation ceremony was underway. Presentations were made by the Senior Class Officers and the Graduates with Distinction, the PHS Chorale Union sang, "For Good" and the PHS Concert band performed "Simple Gifts".

Diplomas were handed out, tassles were moved from one side to another, and caps were finally thrown into the air. All in all, over 370 students graduated.

Afterwards, McCraley noted, "It's a smaller class than in recent past years, but, it's a really great group of kids."

Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

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