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The gym was packed for the Wortham High School 2023 commencement ceremony Friday night, May 19. Photo by Jennifer Lansford/Fairfield Recorder -
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LEFT: Wortham Class of 2023 salutatorian Kaydence Carr, left, and valedictorian Grecia Juarez, right, smile as they speak at the graduation ceremony at the Wortham gym Friday night, May 19. RIGHT: Wortham graduates share one last laugh together Friday night. Photos by Jennifer Lansford/Fairfield Recorder -
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Wortham High School principal David Hayes gives a diploma to the family of Kenner Watson during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Wortham gym Friday night, May 19. Kenner would have been a member of the Class of 2023. He died in December 2014 at the age of 9 from injuries sustained in a utility vehicle accident. Photos by Jennifer Lansford/Fairfield Recorder -
Wortham graduating senior Bobby Preston, left, gives a white rose and a hug during the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony at the Wortham gym Friday night, May 19. Photo by Jennifer Lansford/Fairfield Recorder
The Wortham High School Class of 2023 packed ‘em in Friday night, May 19.
In a gymnasium filled to capacity, and with one wall lined with people standing, 44 members of this year’s graduating class walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
The night was filled with poignant moments.
As Adele’s song “When We Were Young” played over the speakers, members of the graduating class walked…