Wildcat Early Learning Center Graduation Day!

By Editor | May 25, 2022 |

Photo by Shari Harris
Capturing an excited group of preschool graduates for a photo can be interesting, but Mrs. Teresa Clonts, back left, was up for the challenge. The Wildcat Early Learning Center Preschool Class of 2022 graduates, shown in front of some of their artwork, were, from left, front row: Jackson Seig, Trenton Full, Kainen Longrie, Ethan Belcher, Jillian Caswell, Safera Snelling, Ezra Morgan, Genesis Terry and, turned facing left, Heston Sheppard; back row: Mrs. Clonts, Kaidyn Daniels, Cole Sullins, McKenna Allgire, Ke’Chara Leahy, Joey Smith, Liam Lee, Hank Hoemann, Parker Morgan, Lola Vestal and Timber Adey.

Parents, grandparents and other family members gathered at the FEMA gymnasium on Wednesday evening, May 18, for the Wildcat Early Learning Center graduation ceremony.

Excited graduates scurried around the lobby in preparation for the event, eager to show their parents their artwork and their friends. A multi-color archway of balloons greeted those entering the gym, making a grand entrance for the graduates when it was time.

Preschool teacher Mrs. Teresa Clonts greeted those attending and ushered in the graduates. A benediction was offered by Mr. Joe Satterfield prior to the musical offerings of the class.

“We’re Moving Up” led off, with the students exclaiming how they were moving up from preschool to kindergarten. “Pizza Hut” followed, and “Skidamarinkydink” was the final selection, with the graduates saying how much they loved their families.

Two attendance awards were presented, for missing three or fewer days of school, to Kainen Longrie and Isaac Abrams. Eight children received awards for knowing all of their ABCs and 123s, with Ethan Belcher, Kaidyn Daniels, KeChara Leahy, Ezra Morgan, Jackson Sieg, Safera Snelling, Genesis Terry and Lola Vestal earning the awards.

Mrs. Clonts announced each graduate and they received their preschool diploma, presented by Elementary Principal Julianna Thrasher.

All were invited to remain for punch and a piece of the beautiful cake served after the ceremony.

Congratulations to this year’s graduates of the Wildcat Early Learning Center!