Saxony Lutheran High School 2021 Graduation

May 16, 2021

On Sunday, May 16, Saxony Lutheran High School held graduation for its nineteenth class. Eighty-five percent of graduates earned scholarships to colleges, the most in Saxony Lutheran High School's history, principal Mark Ruark said.

Monica Obradovic

A student prays during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Graduates laugh during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

A graduate hugs her family after commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Graduate Maddox Murphy leaves Saxony Lutheran High School's gym with her mother after commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Graduates throw their caps after commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Saxony Lutheran High School principal Mark Ruark welcomes seniors to graduation on Sunday, May 16, 2021. "This class has shown perseverance unlike any I have seen," Ruark said.

Saxony Lutheran High School administrator Laura Chambless hangs an honor chord around a graduate during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Graduates laugh during a class address speech by Brock Engert during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

A Saxony Lutheran High School senior listens to the commencement address by teacher Becky Wichern during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

An audience member claps for class speaker Brock Engert's speech during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Saxony Lutheran High School graduates sing "It's a Great Day to Be Alive" by Travis Tritt during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Saxony Lutheran High School faculty member Becky Wichern hugs student Quinn Kramer Steffens during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

A graduate shakes principal Mark Ruark's hand during commencement at Saxony Lutheran High School on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

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