Class of 2023

A combination of tradition and whimsy marks commencement weekend 2023 for the graduates of the four Putnam County high schools. South Putnam graduate Uriah Kortz receives his diploma from principal Tona Gardner.

Meanwhile, a pair of decorated motarboards from South Putnam and North Putnam display pop culture inspirations as varied as “Finding Nemo” and “Hamilton.”

At Greencastle, co-valedictorian Boyd Ensley (right) shares a hug with gradmother Gwen Morris after the retired Greencastle administrator presented his valedictory medal.

With the Cloverdale commencement ceremony about to conclude, a smile creeps over Jaidyn Helton’s face as she turns her tassel.

At North Putnam, Opry Curran twirls Keaton Burress down the aisle.

Taking a moment to share their thoughts with classmates are North Putnam valedictorian Alaina Chew (above) and Cloverdale valedictorian Carson Hall (below).

Greencastle co-valedictorian Hannah Seaman is all smiles as she looks into the crowd.

Meanwhile, with the school having gone to the latin honor system, 2023 marks the first graduating class at South Putnam High School without a valedictorian or salutatorian. Nonetheless the South Putnam graduates have plenty to celebrate as confetti rains down on them at the conclusion of the ceremony, before exiting to some wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt.