Loose Leaf Notes

– The following first appeared with a larger selection of photos in the June 4, 2015 issue of The Floyd Press.

Floyd County High School (FCHS) Principal Tony Deibler spoke to the 2015 graduating class about what it means to be awesome. “If you can be involved in something larger than yourself to improve the lives of those you come in contact with, that is awesome,” he said during his Welcome Address at Sunday’s Graduation Exercises.

Deibler congratulated the students and told them to “keep being awesome,” before introducing 2015 Salutatorian Bryce Altizer to the podium, referring to Altizer as “one of FCHS’s finest seniors.”

“I’m very proud to be a part of this class of 2015.   I want to wish all of you the best and thank you for everything,” said Altizer, who described the teachers at FCHS as “wonderful and determined.” Applause broke out from full gymnasium crowd when Altizer fondly remembered classmate Jake Phillips, who died in an accidental drowning in 2013.

Principal Diebler introduced FCHS 2105 Valedictorian Zane Moran by referencing his scholastic, leadership and school citizenship honors. In his Valedictorian/Class President’s address, Moran paid tribute to the talents of his classmates, who have excelled as musicians, artists, chefs, athelets, farmers, welders, mechanics and more, he said.

The FCHS combined chorus performed You’ll Never Walk Alone and Climb Every Mountain under the direction of chorus teacher Sandra Smith. Graduating senior chorus members performed the song My Way.  

Graduating senior and Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra member Laruel Brooke was featured on violin during the performances.

Dr. Kevin Harris concluded his Superintendent’s Address, saying, “The class of 2015 has truly been a special class. You have left your mark on FCHS. May the best always come your way.”

Read more about FCHS Graduation 2015 and see a few more photos HERE.

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