Congratulations Class of 2023!

USD 353 would like to congratulate the WHS Class of 2023!
 
USD 353 administration and board members and a very large crowd were present for the Sunday afternoon commencement ceremony held at the Sellers Park football field for the Wellington High School Class of 2023.
 
Class President Jensen Lynnes delivered the senior address, and the presentation of several local scholarships followed. 
 
 
Presentation of Awards:

THE LOOFBOURROW EDUCATIONAL TRUST was established by Marvel Loofbourrow.  The awards are based on moral character, scholastic achievement and economic need and are available to deserving graduating students of the accredited high schools of Sumner County.

 

Recipients: JAX CORNEJO, HEIDI GULICK, & JENSEN LYNNES.


 

THE SICILY EVELYN ZEKA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established to recognize Sicily’s valiant fight against pediatric cancer.  It is awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in the medical field. 

 

Recipients: HUNTER LOUGH.

 


THE STEWART CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS were established by Trustees, Linda B. and John T. Stewart III and are given to seniors who rank high in scholarship, leadership and citizenship, both in and out of the classroom.

 

Recipients: JORDYN BROWN & JAX CORNEJO


 

THE MR. AND MRS. A.L. CHASE SCHOLARSHIP was established by A.L. Chase, former Justice of the Peace of Wellington.  The awards are based primarily on scholastic achievement and are available to deserving graduating seniors of the accredited high schools of Sumner County.

 

Recipients: ASHLYN GERTEN, SHIANNA HUGHES, ALYRA KOERNER, & KASIAH RICHMOND


 

THE KATHY HUBBARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established to carry on Kathy's passion for education and her positive influence on student's lives. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior to further their education in teaching or a counseling career.

 

Recipient: ZOE DAWDY

 


THE CHRIS GLAMANN SCHOLARSHIP is given to a deserving senior to further his or her education. 

 

Recipient: TAYLON ELLIS

 


THE WELLINGTON LIONS CLUB annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is average or above average academically and above average in citizenship and who intends to further their education at the school of their choice. 

 

Recipient: WESLEY LEONARD

 


THE FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND was created over fifty years ago by the late Mrs. Cora B. French.

 

Recipient: JAXSON IREY-HURT

 


THE JEFF BEVAN SCHOLARSHIP has been established in memory of Jeff Bevan who graduated in 1993.  Reflections on Jeff’s life teach us the importance of friendship, hard work, and perseverance.

 

Recipient: BRYSON MARTIN

 


THE W.H. SCHWINN AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually.

 

Recipient: MADISON LEGGETT

 


THE FLORA E. AND BASIL MARTIN AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP is given in their memory to a student who intends to further his or her education at a college of their choice or to a Vocational School that would result in a licensed trade. 

 

Recipient: BELLA GREENLEE

 


THE FLOSSIE KOONTZ SCHOLARSHIP is given this year to a deserving senior.

 

Recipient: MADDIE NANCE 

 


THE G.J. ROBERTS, ALICE ROBERTS AND ROBERT H. ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP, created by the late Mrs. Alice Roberts, is given annually to a senior girl or boy who ranks high in scholarship and citizenship. 

 

Recipient: ELIZA DEJARNETT

 


THE KENNETH C. LARIMORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is endowed by members of the Larimore family and friends

 

Recipient: MADISON LEGGETT

 

LELA COBB SCHOLARSHIP was established for a graduate from Wellington High School. This scholarship is given to a graduate who secures a college education based on financial need, scholastic record and general aptitude.

 

Recipient: COPE HENRY

 


RCB BANK SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to assist a senior in furthering his or her education at a university, college, junior college or technical school. Consideration is given to community service, academic potential and financial need in selecting the recipient.

 

Recipients: CHLOE HIBBS and LOGAN POURNER.

 

 

2023 Graduates:

Alexius Nicole Arrey
Brianne Lee Ast
Payton Marie Aukland
Ashton Azua
Ryan Bacon
Kaiden Lee Beard
Andrew James Bentz
Dalton Lee Bishop
Braiden Michael Boor
Joshua Reese Box
Braxton Savage Bright
Hayden Lynn Brown
Jordyn Ann Brown*
Brooklyn Elaine Burden
Landan Glenn Campbell
Shawn Taylor Carnaggio
Carola Cerutti
Breonna Chamberlain
Laney Clift
Celt Laird Corley
Jax Merin Cornejo***
Zoe Michaeline Dawdy
Eliza Hope DeJarnett
Rylee Jo Dickinson
Laney Davis Dillon
Madalyn Irene Dry
Grace Alyene Duncan
Taylon Jefferry Ellis
Brooklyn Ann Farmer
Nathaniel Lee Farmer
Peyton Ann Franke
Tynell Keyon French
Melody Gallegos
Ashlyn Maye Gerten*
Belle Jenn Greenlee
Heidi Ann Gulick**
Keaton Charles Hartman*
Jozie Hartwell
Mekhi Easton Haskin-Ybarra
Jasmine Diane Hearlson
Cope James Henry
Fernando Isaac Herrera
Leanna Herring
Jacob Joseph Hershey
Chloe Lynn Hibbs
Banks Richard Hinshaw
Shianna Mae Hughes
Jaxon Lee Irey-Hurt***
Cortnie Jones
Luke Walker Johnston
Laila Brynn Kennedy
Ethan Michael Klemmetsen
Skylar Nicole Koehn
Alyra Grace Koerner
Hudson Blake Lawrence
Madison Marie Leggett
Wesley Dean Leonard
Jakob Ruben Lira
Hunter James Lough***
Cecelia Theresa Lozano
Natalie Grace Lyne
Jensen Blair Lynnes**
Eduin Javier Madrid
Bryson martin
Alyssa Paige Mashburn
Aubree Faith Mason
Cole Albert McCorkle
Jonas Tiernan McMullin-Wilson
Harmonie Faith MIcciche
Arika Linn Miller
Andrew Michael Moore
Dawson Anthony Morrison
Maddie Kay Nance
Braden Dale Nicholson
Carson Ray Nugen
Hayley Olson
Ashlee Paige Peninger
Logan Wayne Pourner
Crystal Elizabeth Ramirez
Taylen Jose-Pete Ramirez
Eric Jonray Rasmussen
Kamrynn Elizabeth Reichenberger
Kasiah Brielle Richmond
Taylor Jackson Robbins
Miranda Victoria Rodriguez
Malachi Sean Rogers
Karen Schmeidler
Dylan M. Seifert
Caleb Wayne Self
Summer Shawn
Devion Lee Smith
Kylen Michael Smith
Ashlyn Michelle Sowersby
Ashtyn Marie Sowersby
Philip Joseph Starnes
Emma Jane Stover
Michaela Sufflebeam
Janessa Jo Sutton
Montel Alan Tate
Braezy Taylor
Roxan Marie Webster
Aaron Lee Williams
Jack Allen Wright
Aurora Cheyenne Young
Brynnlie Zavala
 

*Cum Laude 

**Magna Cum Laude

***Summa Cum Laude

 
View MANY more photos of the event courtesy of wellington.cc and the WHS Digital Media Team:
 
WHS GRADUATION PHOTO GALLERY 2 (Photos by Scarlet Johnson)