Couch High School Graduation 2020

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Ron Smith

It wasn't your usual Couch High School graduation on May 28 but given the circumstances of the past few months it was a success as diplomas were bestowed on 18 new graduates. Guest speaker was Mrs. Kathy Huddleston, a Couch grad herself with the Class of '71 and a teacher here for 44 years as well.

Briar Berry and Veronica Hampton join Garrett Murdock in the tradition of turning the tassels at the end of the graduation ceremony. (Ron Smith)
Class of 2020 valedictorian Marrissa Huckabee.
Class of 2020 grad Joseph McClain exits during the recessional.
William Fraley has some fun posing with classmates outside the gym as the Couch Class of ‘20 begins to say their good-byes at the end of the night.
Garrett Murdock was presented the Boys Citizenship Award and the I Dare You Leadership Award on graduation night.
Felicity Murdock exits the gym as a new high school grad during the recessional.
William Fraley.
Grace Harris was presented the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award on graduation night.
Olivia Garrison can't keep back the tears as commencement comes to an end.
Veronica Hampton was presented the Girls Citizenship Award on graduation night.
Malea-Rai Horn.
Briar Berry.
With flowers adorning her mortar board, Felicity Murdock is happy to accept her diploma from Couch school board president Thomas Smith.
Marrissa Huckabee waits to receive her diploma as her accomplishments are read to the audience.
Veronica Hampton accepts her diploma from Mr. Smith.
Guest speaker Kathy Huddleston delivers an inspiring address.
Class salutatorian Gracie Amick helps lead the Class of '20 into the gym during the processional.
Valedictorian Marrissa Huckabee is the first to enter the gym during the processional.
Posters of the 18-member Couch High School Class of 2020 line Missouri Highway 142 outside the gymnasium on the night of graduation. (Ron Smith)