More than $45,000 in awards given to Class of 2024 graduates
Crowds gathered along Main Street today (May 30) for the ninth annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation. Hundreds of spectators cheered on more than 700 graduating seniors from all Klamath County high schools as they walked down Main Street in their caps and gowns. This year, the seniors were joined by nearly 800 kindergartners as they prepare for their Class of 2036 graduation. For photos: Graduation Sensation 2024
Immediately following the parade, the high school seniors joined with family, friends and supporters in Veterans Park for a Party in the Park celebration and awards distribution. Cyrus Hamilton, a graduating senior from Mazama, sang the National Anthem. Jessie Hecocta provided keynote remarks.
The Graduation Sensation Party in the Park includes the awarding of gift cards for those going on to college, into the military, into the workforce, or who are undecided on their next step, as well as scholarships for those going to college. A total of 130 scholarships and gift cards worth $45,500 were announced to the crowd of graduates, families, and supporters.
This year, 27 local business, organizations, and individuals contributed to awards. Thank you to:
Cascade Health Alliance - Justin Strauss
City of Klamath Falls
EagleRidge High School
Friends of the Klamath County Library
Glenn & Ursula Gailis
Hispanic Health Committee
Holliday Jewelry
Integral Youth Services
Kersey Law
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
Klamath Community College
Klamath County Chamber of Commerce
Klamath County Commissioners
Klamath County School District
Klamath Falls City Schools
Klamath Open Door
Maurita Johnson
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Moai!
Pelican Education Foundation
Retro Room Records
Ross Ragland Theater & Cultural Center
Rotary Club of Klamath County
Soroptimist Klamath Falls
Stork Family
Windermere Real Estate
Anonymous donors
The Klamath Promise is a community-wide initiative connecting the community and schools, from preschool through career and college readiness.
KCSD wants to thank Klamath Promise and all the volunteers who made this event possible. And, of course, congratulations to our KCSD graduates!
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