Lakota East journalism students hold up an article written by Mohinee Mukherjee about the differences between educational systems in China and in the United States.From left-to-right, Spark students, Mukherjee, Emily Chao (holding magazine on left) and Angela Ferguson and Amanda Weisbrod. Chao will be recognized as East's valedictorian during graduation and at the school's baccalaureate ceremony. Photo taken by Adam Kiefaber of WestChesterBuzz.com.
Lakota East and Lakota West high school seniors attended their last day of class last week and will take part in commencement this Saturday.
Both graduation ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday at Miami University’s Millett Hall. Lakota East will begin its ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by Lakota West’s at 2 p.m. Tickets are not required to attend and doors open to the public one hour prior to the start of each ceremony.
Following with tradition, each school’s valedictorian and salutatorian will have an opportunity to address their peers, among other family and friends in attendance. This year’s valedictorians are Emily Chao (Lakota East) and Carly Bratton (Lakota West). The salutatorians are Lea Buckenmyer (Lakota East) and Jared Hance (Lakota West).
Graduating seniors are also invited, but not required, to attend baccalaureate ceremonies. For Lakota East, this will be held on Tuesday at Princeton Pike Church of God at 7:30 p.m. and for Lakota West on Thursday at Tri-County Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m.