By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter

jevans@thepccourier.com

Ceremonies set for Saturday at high schools

PICKENS COUNTY — The four high schools in the School District of Pickens County will say goodbye and good luck to their classes of 2016 on Saturday.

Each high school plans to hold its graduation ceremony in its football stadium.

In the event of rain, the ceremonies will be moved into the school’s gymnasium, with overflow seating available in the school’s auditorium.

For parking and ticket information for each ceremony, visit either the high school’s website or the School District of Pickens County website.

Daniel High School’s graduation ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The DHS Class of 2016 numbers 261. Catherine Elena Howland is valedictorian, and salutatorian is Hana Bahiyyh Liebman. Jay Alexander Young will be recognized for having 12-year perfect attendance. The graduating class has received a total of $6,768,540 in scholarships.

Easley High School’s graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. The EHS Class of 2016 numbers 425. Anisa Louise Young is valedictorian, while salutatorian is Shannon Elizabeth Duke. Jordan Craig Garrett will be recognized for having 12-year perfect attendance The graduating class has received a total of $9,876,035 in scholarships.

Liberty High School’s graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. The LHS Class of 2016 has 149 members. Monica Joy Keever is valedictorian, while Samantha Noel Galloway is salutatorian. The school’s graduating class has received a total of $2,894,084 in scholarships.

Pickens High School’s graduation ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The PHS Class of 2016 has 299 members. Matthew John Martin is valedictorian, with Morgan Brantley Cox as salutatorian. The graduating class has received a total of $7,061,674 in scholarships.