PHOTO OF THE DAY: HATS OFF!

Freeman High School’s Class of 2023 graduates toss their caps in the air after leaving the commencement stage Saturday afternoon, May 13 following a ceremony that lasted short of an hour. Graduation at Freeman Public featured a time to recognize honor students, a PowerPoint presentation featuring the seniors and their journey, a gift of carnations shared with loved ones, and the presentation of diplomas. There were other graduations on on Saturday, as well, including at Menno, where 26 seniors said goodbye in an afternoon ceremony at the school’s high school gym.

The celebration of the Class of 2023 will continue next Saturday afternoon as Freeman Academy and Marion both hold their respective commencements, each starting at 2 p.m.