Top of GMG Graduates 2019 GMG Principal Nathan Kleinmeyer announced Kyla Krier as Valedictorian of the GMG Class of 2019. Named as Co-Valedictorians were Connor Casto and Mable Dieleman. The three students also represented the class as speakers during Commencement. Pictured are Mable Dieleman, Connor Casto and Kyla Krier.

GMG Class of 2019 Commencement was held at Garwin on May 19 with 42 students graduating. Principal Nathan Kleinmeyer announced Kyla Krier as Valedictorian. Co-Valedictorians were Connor Casto and Mable Dieleman. Named to the Top 20% were Anano Arveladze, Connor Casto, Kamrin Chizek, Mable Dieleman, Zoe Duncan, Ethan Karsjen, Kyla Krier, Jenika Lynch and Lershito Pasamba.

Connor Casto welcomed parents and guests. Tory Novotny put together the Senior Video of photos from the past thirteen years and a photo of each senior and their future plans.

Class Speaker was Kyla Krier. Mable Dieleman presented the Closing. Junior Class Marshals were Robert Hartsell and Megan Kohn. Junior Class Ushers were Justin Savatdy, Jordan Yilek, Belle Duncan and Christian Deam.

The Presentation of Diplomas was conducted by Principal Nathan Kleinmeyer, Superintendent Ben Petty, GMG Board Member Doug Dieleman and Guidance Counselor Sam Speas.

The GMG High School Choir sang “For Good”. The Choir is directed by Mrs. Sheryl Mullikin. The GMG Band played “Pomp and Circumstance” for the Processional and Recessional. The Band is directed by Mr. Dan Lastovka.

The GMG Class of 2019 gathered for one final class photo just before entering the gym for Commencement.

Photos by Margaret Thomsen

GMG Class of 2019 who were active members of the GMG FFA wore a blue FFA Stole. FFA members included: Autumn Brown, Joe Cornwell, Zoe Duncan, Presley Bland, Kylee Halverson, Carson Wobeter, Kayla Vavroch, Brock Baldazo, Anano Arveladze and Connor Casto.

GMG Seniors who were members of the GMG Speech Team took time for one last photo Pictured l-r are: Zoe Duncan, Madison Krull, Mable Dieleman, Connor Casto, Kayla Vavroch, Ethan Karsjen, Kyla Krier, Joe Cornwell and Daniel Hughes.

Junior Class Marshals were Megan Kohn and Robert Hartsell.