Congratulations to the approximately 476 Payson High 2023 Graduates. These students received $4,900,000 million in scholarships to help them continue their educational pursuits.
These students are born to empower. Nebo is so proud of you. Payson High celebrated with style at the Utah Valley University on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
Payson High’s Commencement Program
Theme: “And Still We Rise”
Processional: Senior Class
Musical Selection: Payson Pipe Band
National Anthem: PHS Trouveres
Pledge of Allegiance: Shyanne Swenson
Welcome by: Claire Austin, Senior Class President, “Where There’s a Sunset, There’s Always a Sunrise the Next Morning”
Speaker: Savannah Stinson, Valedictorian, “Life is Hard When You’re 5"
Speaker: Rachel Bentley, Salutatorian, “Ready to Leave the Nest”
Musical Number by the PHS Bel Coro, “You Will Be Found”
Speaker: Ricky Ledesma, Principal’s Choice, “The Journey of Miles”
Speaker: Chandler Loveless, Principal’s Choice, “Struggles and Breakthroughs”
Musical Number by the PHS Symphony Orchestra, “Russian Sailors’ Dance”
Speaker: Christine Riley, Nebo School Board
Presentation of Graduates: Principal Jesse Sorenson
Presentation of Diplomas: PHS Administration and Nebo School Board of Education
Processional: Graduates