47 Junction ISD graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies on May 23 at the Junction High School Stadium.  Accolades go to Amber Cooper, Valedictorian, and, Callie Whitworth, Salutatorian, for their academic achievements.  We look forward to our high school graduation and seeing the proud faces of students and parents.  Graduation is a highlight in the life of a young person that we are privileged to share.

    As this important date approaches, there is growing excitement and pride among our graduation seniors, their families and our staff.  Seniors, you have every reason to feel proud.  Over the past 12 years, you have worked and studied and grown—both mentally and physically—and now you are ready to begin your lives as members of the adult community.
    
    High School graduation is not so much the closing of a door, but the opening of many new ones.  For some of you, this will mean a job and the responsibilities of a family.  For others, college and further years of study and preparation come next.  Whatever course your future takes, it’s my sincere hope that you will look back on your years here in Junction as having prepared you to meet and deal with the challenges that life will present.

    I believe the knowledge that you have gained in our classrooms and the experience of going to school and living in a small community have prepared you well for the future.  I hope that you have been aware that we are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the education that our students receive.

    Now that you have completed your studies here in the Junction School District, I would appreciate hearing from you.  Send us your thoughts on what we did well and your suggestions on what you feel could be changed or improved.  Better yet, stop by and tell me in person.  Remember my open-door policy: you are always welcome.

Congratulations, Class of 2008!  We wish you a lifetime of success and happiness!