Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School Class of 2016 bid farewell to their high school careers Friday evening at a commencement ceremony held in the BCHS Gymnasium. The gym was filled to the brim with family members and friends, some students receiving raucous cheers as they walked across the stage.

The Butler County Class of 2016 had valedictorians: 

Isiah Arnold 

Naomi Cade 

Sabrina Camus 

Jarred Michael Corona

Annabelle Cooper 

Ian Embry 

Kimberlea Ferrell

Nolan Johnson 

Taylor King

Emma Robbins 

Emily Wallace 

 Jarred Michael Corona delivered valedictory address, urging his classmates to seize opportunities and to be resilient in the face of failure. 

"I wish you all happiness and personal fulfillment in all you do," he said. "Whenever you get knocked down, get back up." 

BCHS Principal Patrick O'Driscoll stated the Class of2016 accrued $1,921,000 in scholarship awards. 

The BCHS Class of 2016 motto was "I don't want to be a product of my environment; I want my environment to be a product of me." 

Class Flower: White Orchid

Class Colors: Royal Blue and Silver 

Class Sponsors: Catron Burdette, LeeAnn Daughert, Kimberlea Embry, Leslie Glass, Pam McDowell and Carissa Poston. 

The Top 21 juniors were clad in white gowns and were part of the commencement ceremony. The Top 21 juniors include: 

Aspen Arnold 

Lydia Bratcher 

Destiny Bruton 

Madison Clark 

Shalyn Coleman 

Chloe Flener 

Isaac Flener 

Melissa Garner 

Blake Graham 

Addison Hall 

Rex Henderson 

Madison Hunt 

Hayden Johnson 

Dalton Lee 

Hannah McClelland 

Rylee McKee

Isaac Pendley 

Zoie Pendley

Ariel Phelps 

Bailey Renfrow 

Ty Lawrence was recognized for his perfect attendanace, not missing a single day of school since fifth grade. 

Hannah Gruber was the BCHS Class of 2016 salutorian.