Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School child development classes hosted their 39th Playschool Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 8th in the BCHS Auditorium. Over 60 playschoolers made the trip across the stage to receive their graduation certificates in front of their families and playschool teachers. Some of the children were hesitant to cross the stage while others skipped or even ran across the stage.

After the playschoolers marched in to the auditorium, BCHS student Natoshia White welcomed all of those in attendance. Morgan Manning and Lydia Murphy then spoke about their most memorable moments as playschool teachers during the spring semester.

"I cannot believe that the four weeks that we got to spend with these great kids is already over" said Manning, "I will never forget the memories I made at playschool this year and I'm sure that these kids will never forget the memories that they made."

Before the playschoolers crossed the stage, the BCHS Choir, under the direction of Darryl Dockery, performed two songs for them. Felicia Hale and Brittany Bingham also recognized members of the crowd. Each playschooler got their opportunity to cross the stage when Mrs. Paula Clark called their name. Vice Principal Mike Gruber awaited each graduate with their certificate in hand.

Children entering kindergarten in the fall were also recognized during the ceremony by Hallie Jo Waddle and Katona Dockery. Each future kindergartner was presented with a composition notebook and a pencil.

Cassie Bratcher ended the ceremony with a farewell address saying, "This has been an unforgettable and rewarding experience. I hope this was as fun and enjoyable for the children as it was for all of us."

After the ceremony, cake and punch were available in the commons area for the graduates to celebrate with their fellow playschool friends and families.

Kimberlea Embry, family and consumer sciences teacher, said, "I am very proud of my students and the children, it's been so much fun. This has been the largest playschool that we have ever had with 66 students. I think the kids have had a really good time. It's been a good experience all around."

The children graduating from the Spring Playschool 2012 were:

Monday Children: Izzy Aguirre, Kash Annis, Deshawn Bingham, Alex Bratcher, Tanner Bratcher, Alex Daugherty, Carson Davis, Riley Dockery, Sophie Dockery, Arianna Forbes, Colton Hampton, Tucker Hampton, Lee Logsdon, Jacelann McCombs, Mindie McCombs, Curtis Murphy, Kyleigh Overstreet, Ella Kate Parrish, Cainan Price, Angel Proctor, Abigail Sublett, and Cainan Vincent.

Thursday Children: Brayden Barks, MaKayla Beatty, Caleb Brown, Kaleb Clark, Isabella Easley, Chance Flener, Miley Franzell, Myla Gill, Lucas Givens, Lily Ann Glass, Dalton Hale, Chaz Jensen, Andrew Lawrence, Ethan McKinney, Landon Moore, McKenzie Pendley, Abbie Smith, Delaney Spiegl, and Braxton Tomes.

Friday Children: Lydia Brown, Shane Burden, Chloe Cardwell, Claire Coleman, Sara Corona, Clayton Deweese, Maggie Drake, Isabella Embry, Kaylee Gaddie, Case Hooten, Karrington Hunt, Trevor Joiner, Addison Jones, Grant Jones, Madison Jones, Issac Keown, Samuel Morris, Anna Claire Phelps, Garrett Phelps, Cameron Porter, Ann Marie Skaggs, Raeleigh Skaggs, Cayden Southerland, Gracie Sublett, and Harmony Taylor.