WELLS — The 115th graduation ceremony for Wells High School was held on Sunday, June 10 where 102 students (100 percent of the class) were aawarded their diplomas.
The ceremony will be shown on Spectrum® Channel 3 in Wells and Ogunquit beginning June 20 and running through July 8 at the following times: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m.
Following the Processional, the proceedings got underway with a group of seniors singing the national anthem “a cappella style.”
WHS Principal Eileen Sheehy acknowledged the Wells-Ogunquit communities for their generous support of $120,000 for scholarships awarded at Convocation the previous Thursday. She also highlighted the numerous academic, artistic, athletic and other achievements and success of the Class of 2018.
During her comments, she noted that the Class of 2018 had raised $68,000 this past year for local charities and had volunteered 8,000 hours in community service.
“You are compassionate, resourceful, skilled and dedicated young adults,” Sheehy said. “You each are well prepared for the uncertain and thrilling years ahead of you. My hope is that you will continue to lead your life with the character and poise you have displayed over your years here at Wells High. On behalf of everyone at Wells High School, I am deeply grateful for all that you have given to our school and communities. We all wish you the very, very best.”
Speeches were also made by Class Valedictorian Estelle Reardon and Salutatorian Anya Chase.
This year’s commencement speaker was Wells High School Class of 2004 alumnus and musician/rapper, Ryan Peters, known professionally as “Spose.”
Peters’ speech, in part, dealt with his life after high school and moving towards his goal of becoming a successful musician. At the end of his speech. Peters received a standing ovation.
Also on stage that day assisting with the ceremony was Assistant Principal Josh Gould, Class Vice President Ryan Norton, Class President Madison Szczygiel and School Committee members Jason Vennard and Helena Ackerson.
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