Schools
102nd Stow-Munroe Falls High School Class Graduating Today
Commencement ceremony will be at E.J. Thomas Hall tonight.
In 1998, they were Kindergartners. This Thursday evening, 443 seniors will walk across the stage and become the 102nd graduating class of.
The commencement ceremony will be at E.J. Thomas Hall in front of a standing room only crowd at 7:30 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Russ Jones will give the keynote address. The top 10 honor students will be recognized during the ceremony as each one gives a short presentation for the entire student body.
Anthony Horton, principal for sophomores and seniors at the high school, said the senior class of 2011 is filled with success stories.
Find out what's happening in Stowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
“We had three National Merit finalists,” said Horton. “One student had a perfect ACT score. Many students had full rides to different colleges because of academics and athletics. We had a lot of great leaders … these kids have been phenomenal. I am totally pleased with the kids.”
Instead of having a valedictorian and salutatorian, the high school recognizes the top ten honor students from the entire graduating class.
Find out what's happening in Stowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
“Having a top ten gives kids more opportunity,” Horton explains. “We have so many great kids here and sometimes they are really close to each other academically. It gives us a chance to recognize more of them.”
In alphabetical order, the top 10 honor students of 2011 are: , , , , , , , , and . Click on their names to read a little about their accomplishments and what school they are attending in the fall.
Horton says he is proud of the entire class of 2011 and wishes them the best of luck.
“I’m sure the senior class will do well whether they enter the work force or military or college. We will be hearing great things about these seniors for years to come,” he said. “Academics and leadership are two components to success in life and these seniors have both. It’s just a great class.”
From Stow Patch, congratulations to all of the students in the 2011 class. Best of luck!
Are you really proud of your student for graduating? Want to boast about it a little more? Post your free graduation announcement on Stow Patch !