On May 21st, 2024, at 10:00 AM, the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University echoed with the sounds of the Maple Mountain High Band and Orchestra, setting the stage for a graduation ceremony themed "We Are the Mountain." This powerful message resonated throughout the event, symbolizing the strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of the graduating class of 2024.
Senior Class President Kiean Patching warmly welcomed the crowd, kicking off the program. Following his address, Valedictorian Tyler Jackson took the stage, delivering an inspiring speech that embodied the theme. Salutatorian Brigham Call and Student Body President Ethan Asay joined him, weaving their own experiences and aspirations for the future into the unifying message of "We Are the Mountain."
A mesmerizing performance of "Arabian Dances" by the Maple Mountain High Band and Orchestra offered a moment of artistic interlude before Principal Shea Bradshaw proudly presented the graduates. School Board Member Kristen Betts followed, echoing the ceremony's theme and offering the class parting words of encouragement.
Finally, the most anticipated moment arrived – the presentation of diplomas. As each graduate's name was called, they ascended the stage with pride, signifying the successful completion of their high school journey. They leave their mark as a class who stood together, "We Are the Mountain," ready to conquer new peaks in the world beyond.