Jackson High School graduates 205 in the Class of 2023

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Gabriel Hoover speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

An educator excellence award is presnted to teacher Jennifer Vinitski during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Aidan Sova delivers the guest speech during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Megan Jones speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Brian Huynh directs the band during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Principal Monica Pierce speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Kara Dukes speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Felicia Huffman speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Nadyia Smith-Norman speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Rylie DuBois speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Class president Kaspar Haehnle speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Julia Hastings speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Valedictorian Ellie Weed speaks during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Kyla Welch sings during the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Senior class advisor Danielle Newbound directs the event at the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

Scenes from the 189th Commencement at Jackson High School on Friday, May 26, 2023. 205 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium to get their high school diplomas.

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JACKSON, MI -- 205 graduates crossed the stage on Friday, May 26 as Jackson High School celebrated Commencement for the class of 2023.

Principal Monica Pierce is proud of the class and says they are true champions in and out of the classroom.

“The students in this class have been instrumental in the creation of innovative policies and helping implement systematic changes,” Pierce said. “Their thought-provoking ideas and boisterous personalities will leave an indelible mark on our Viking family for years to come.”

Under sunny skies, the graduates, families and friends heard speeches from Jackson High alumni Aidan Sova as well as the valedictorians.

Twelve valedictorian were honored during the ceremony. They are: Chloe Chaparro, Rylie DuBois, Kara Dukes, Cayman Harris, Julia Hastings, Gabriel Hoover, Felicia Huffman, Campbell Johns, Megan Jones, Nadyia Smith-Norman, Ethan Ulstad and Ellie Weed.

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