Capacity Crowd On Hand To Give Seniors A Royal Send-Off At Holden R-III Graduation

Graduates At Attention… Members of the Holden Class of 2026 listen intently as Holden R-3 Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Ray Briscoe delivers a speech to the capacity crowed gathered in Holden high school gym for this year’s Commencement Program Sunday, May 17. Photo • Steve Edwards

Holden R-3 School held its Commencement Program for the high school senior graduating class of 2026 Sunday, May 17.

A capacity crowd of family members, friends, and supporters of the graduates gathered in the high school gym and overflowed into additional seating in the high school cafeteria.

Commencement began with the procession of the graduating seniors into the gym and the playing of Pomp and Circumstance by the high school band under the direction of Holden High School Band Director Emile Lewis.

Holden High School Principal Dr. Grant Guevel welcomed the crowd before turning the microphone over to Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough…

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