SCHOOL: Fairfield High School

WHEN: Friday

WHERE: Fairfield

NUMBER OF GRADUATES: 145

SPEAKERS: The valedictorians

VALEDICTORIANS: Kami Bender, Alyssa Kauffman, Austin Kaufman, Allison Kitson, Riley Miller, Josh Mullet

SALUTATORIANS: Kaelin Bender, Kelly Miller, Rosalyn Miller, Ashlee Noland

CLASS GIFT: Money from the graduating class will go to help purchase a new sign for in front of the school.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: The Senior Choir, under the direction of Ben Kambs, performed “Hello, Goodbye” by the Beatles. The Class of 2012 held a candle lighting ceremony as Aaron Duncan, Tavier Haarer, Austin Kaufman and Riley Miller performed an “Irish Blessing” by Don Gray, as Larry Becker accompanied on piano.

QUOTABLE QUOTES: The six valedictorians each addressed the audience and together they used a tree metaphor to plant their messages.

“This is where we were rooted. ... We have grown into men and women of character. ... In addition, I pray that you will cultivate our roots with gratitude. ... Extend your reach as far as you can, but remain rooted in where you have been. ... And allow your heart to always reflect gratitude toward everything that God blesses you with.” — Austin Kaufman