Class of 2016 graduation

De Soto High School class of 2016 graduated on May 14. The celebration took place in the gym at DHS.

Class President Isaac Albert addresses the audience during his speech.
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Class President Isaac Albert addresses the audience during his speech.
Senior class Secretary Jaycie Thaemert delivers her speech during graduation.
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Senior class Secretary Jaycie Thaemert delivers her speech during graduation.
Staff voted speaker, Kyle Wernimont, during his speech.
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Staff voted speaker, Kyle Wernimont, during his speech.
The senior Madrigals sing their final song together, "Joy in the Journey," written by the Madrigals.
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The senior Madrigals sing their final song together, “Joy in the Journey,” written by the Madrigals.
Students who graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors stand up to receive recognition.
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Students who graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors stand up to receive recognition.
Principal Mortenson congratulates the class of 2016 on their graduation day.
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Principal Mortenson congratulates the class of 2016 on their graduation day.
Jannell Clampitt receives the Mary Etta Copeland Award for her outstanding achievements and service at De Soto High School.
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Jannell Clampitt receives the Mary Etta Copeland Award for her outstanding achievements and service at De Soto High School.
Teacher Phillip Hamilton prepares to show off his dance moves for the crowd.
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Teacher Phillip Hamilton prepares to show off his dance moves for the crowd.
Hamilton "hits" the whip.
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Hamilton “hits” the whip.
Hamilton continues to impress the crowd by doing the "nae-nae."
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Hamilton continues to impress the crowd by doing the “nae-nae.”
Hamilton finishes his routine by dabbing.
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Hamilton finishes his routine by dabbing.