Sumner Grads Look Back and Ahead

SULLIVAN For Sumner Memorial High School Salutatorian Brianna Fernandez, the learning experiences outside the classroom were as important as those inside.

The high school, she said at graduation ceremonies June 7, was like a boxing ring with friendly wins and losses among students and with the school administration.

We have learned more than a textbook could teach us, she said.

Relatives and other well-wishers crowded the gymnasium for the event, which culminated with a balloon drop from a net fastened to the ceiling and a triumphant march down the center aisle.

Valedictorian Jamie Hoglund compared her and her classmates four-year journey to Platos allegory of the cave about the limitations of perceived reality.

Our reality has been shaped by what weve seen and what we know, she said.

Graduation, said Hoglund, catapults students into the real world where they should see and experience as much as possible.

Quoting Helen Keller, she said: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

The commencement speaker was history teacher Vern Campbell, who shared his tongue-in-cheek presentation and slide show with Americorps volunteer Marcie Powers.

They concluded with an alternative to the three Rs of a fundamental education three Ls learn every day, laugh every day and love those around you.

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Sumner Grads Look Back and Ahead