Blair Class of 2020 graduates finally were able to savor success and gain a sense of closure during commencement exercises held at Krantz field on August 1.  Classroom learning and school sports, activities and events including graduation were all postponed or suspended during the final quarter of the school year.

In his commencement address, Principal Tom Anderson challenged graduates to think of positive lessons brought about by the pandemic. “Don’t take anything for granted. When you get to be around your friends, enjoy the moment. Slow down. It’s OK to enjoy nature and all the beautiful things around us.”

Tommie Thompson delivers the Welcome address.

Superintendent Randall Gilson addresses the graduates.

Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.

Scholarship recipients stand to be recognized.

Tommie Thompson delivers the Welcome address.

Sam Lueders delivers the Challenge address.

Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.

Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.

Lillian Knudtson delivers the Thank You address.

Lillian Knudtson delivers the Thank You address.

Scholarship recipients stand to be recognized.

Superintendent Randall Gilson, school board president Kari Loseke and vice principal Mark Gutchow greet graduated seniors.

Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.

Graduating seniors listen to commencement addresses by classmates.

Graduating seniors listen to commencement addresses by classmates.

Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.

Students who will be entering military service stand to be recognized.

Graduating seniors listen to commencement addresses by classmates.

Graduating seniors are seated on the football field as commencement exercises begin.

Logan Harrold followed by Lydia Hartvigsen shares a fist bump with Superintendent Gilson.

Kyle Dykstra and Brody Fetters bump fists with superintendent Randall Gilson and school board president Kari Loseke.

Ethan Funk delivers the Closing address.

Assistant Principal Mark Gutchow greets Abby Casey followed by Sydney Chance

Graduating seniors listen to commencement addresses by classmates.

Vocal Music Director Dan Hutsell lead the Senior Vocal Ensemble. Hutsell was also selected as the Blair 2020 Teacher the Year in a vote by Blair staff and students. Hutsell is leaving his position as Choir Director to take the position as school activities director.

Senior Vocal Ensemble sings “In the Beginning” by Steven Schwartz

Senior Vocal Ensemble sings “In the Beginning” by Steven Schwartz

Senior Vocal Ensemble sings “In the Beginning” by Steven Schwartz

With diplomas and certifies in hand, the Blair Senior Class of 2020 leaves the stadium.

With diplomas and certifies in hand, the Blair Senior Class of 2020 leaves the stadium.

From left Sophia Grantham, Aiden Mohr, and Lindsey Rahlfs pose for a photo following graduation.