Odessa celebrates its new graduates

ODESSA - Tiger white, orange and black filled the High School Gym as the 19-member Class of 2023 was celebrated with a late morning graduation ceremony Saturday, June 10.

Graduates entered through the back doors and proceeded down the center aisle in pairs and trios for the opening ceremony before the National Anthem to begin the festivities.

Principal Jamie Nelson offered a welcome to the attendees, then announced Citizenship Awards for two students "symbolizing outstanding effort and good character." Yvette DeVore and Gage Starkel were the recipients.

Nelson then offered her thoughts on this...