2022 Ceremonies Conclude With Mortar Board TossAfter turning their tassels from the right to the left to indicate that they have passed from one level of learning to another, the 162 graduates of the ConVal Class of 2022 toss their mortar boards into the air. The archived web stream of the ceremonies can be viewed here.
Class Marshalls Lead Graduation ProcessionTo the applause of family, friends, teachers, staff, administrators, and school board members, Class Marshalls Connor Huxley and Katherine Craig lead the 162 members of the ConVal Class of 2022 into the stadium. The archived live stream of the ceremonies can be viewed here.
Faculty, Staff, Administrators Celebrate GraduatesConVal High School faculty, staff, and administrators dressed up in their traditional academic regalia and got ready to celebrate the ConVal Class of 2022 during the commencement exercises on June 10, 2022.
Seniors Meet In Gym Before GraduationThe candidates for graduation who make up the ConVal Class of 2022 meet in the Maguire Gymnasium before lining up to process to the Athletic Field for the commencement ceremonies. The recorded livestream can be watched here.
Students Receive Scholarship FundsSpeaking on behalf of the Rotary Club, Tom Westheimer awarded scholarships to Willow Baribault and Sabrina Leahigh. "It's great students like these that make us hopeful for the future," Westheimer said to audience applause. Scholarships totaled over $130,000 this year.
Students Receive Athletic AwardsTo the applause of their parents, fellow students, teachers, staff, and administration, students cross the stage in the ConVal Gym to accept their athletic awards from School Counseling Director Terri Drogue and Athletic Director John Reitnauer.
In lieu of Principal Heather McKillop, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunder and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest conduct the ceremonial awarding of the diplomas to the 162 graduates.
The complete Commencement Program for the ConVal Class of 2022 can be accessed here.
After the processional to Stadium Field, the commencement program for ConVal High School featured the singing of the National Anthem by Hadi Lancaric and Avery Swasey. See the video here.
Class of 2022 president Nicholas DiNino delivered the welcome message; see the video here.
Superintendent Dr. Rizzo Saunders delivered the Opening Remarks on behalf of Principal Heather McKillop; see the video here.
The address to the Class of 2022 by Valedictorian Kendall Larson can be viewed here.
The address to the Class of 2022 by Salutatorian Thalia Stafford can be watched here.
The student speaker for the 2022 Commencement Exercises was Caitlin Beal; see the video here.
The Senior Chorus performed "Sing Gently" by Eric Whitacre as the Class Song. See the video here.
Region 14 Applied Technology Center Director Jen Kiley presented the Faculty and Staff Award to Fletcher Maggs; see the video here.
Mathematics teacher Griffin Fletcher delivered the Message To Seniors; see the video here.
Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest awarded the diplomas and presented the pins to the members of the Class of 2022.
Fletcher Maggs presented the Farewell Address to the Class of 2022; see the video here.
We would like to thank the advisors of the Class of 2022 — Alexis Harris, Courtney Smith, and Kristin Knarr — along with Katherine Craig and Connor Huxley who served as the Class Marshalls for the Class of 2022.
A special thank you goes to Administrative Assistant Lisa Serard as well as Deb Coyne, Amanda Hinton, and Jim Wickham who served as Graduation Advisors.
We would like to express our appreciation to Bryon Compo and Frank Gorecki of the school custodial services for setting up the event and thank the sound and video streaming crews who set up the livestream so that friends and family members could attend virtually.
Last, but certainly not least, our sincere gratitude goes to all the teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, and support staff of ConVal High School who taught, coached, and mentored our graduates. Without you, this moment of celebration would not have been possible.
Thank you all for making the 2022 ConVal Graduation Ceremonies a success!
Led by faculty, staff, and administrators, the members of the Class of 2022 formed a procession into ConVal's Stadium field to the traditional tune of Sir Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" march.
To celebrate the Class of 2022, faculty, staff, and administrators gather in the atrium of the Applied Technology Center (ATC) to don their academic regalia.
In addition to the robes which indicate the highest level of academic degree the wearer has earned — bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree — the different colors of the hoods that are worn over the shoulders indicate the specific field of study in which the degree was obtained.
After everyone's attire has been properly set with the help of colleagues, there is time for a quick group photo before heading off to the stadium to lead the procession of 162 graduates to the commencement ceremonies.
In lieu of Principal Heather McKillop, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunder and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest conduct the ceremonial awarding of the diplomas to the 162 graduates.
In lieu of Principal Heather McKillop, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunder and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest conduct the ceremonial awarding of the diplomas to the 162 graduates.
The complete Commencement Program for the ConVal Class of 2022 can be accessed here.
After the processional to Stadium Field, the commencement program for ConVal High School featured the singing of the National Anthem by Hadi Lancaric and Avery Swasey. See the video here.
Class of 2022 president Nicholas DiNino delivered the welcome message;
Led by faculty, staff, and administrators, the members of the Class of 2022 formed a procession into ConVal’s Stadium field to the traditional tune of Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance” march.
To celebrate the Class of 2022, faculty, staff, and administrators gather in the atrium of the Applied Technology Center (ATC) to don their academic regalia.
In addition to the robes which indicate the highest level of academic degree the wearer has earned — bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree — the different colors of the hoods that are worn over the shoulders indicate the specific field of study in which the degree was obtained.
On Thursday evening, ConVal athletes MaKenzie Anderson, Jake Daniels, Maddy Faber, Avery Moore, and Kendall Sullivan were honored at the Keene Sentinel Players of the Year Celebration.
The banquet highlighted the Player of the Week winners from the 2021-22 school year, as well as Steven Goff, a Keene native who is a sports writer for The Washington Post,
A great number of local businesses, individual memorial funds, and community organizations came together to provide financial support to soon-to-be ConVal graduates as they start to pursue post-secondary goals. Through their generous fundraising efforts, seniors received nearly $132,000 in local scholarships.
The following scholarships were awarded to ConVal students on June 8, 2022:
Adam Vaillancourt Roofing Scholarship: Nicholas Merzi
The Athletic and Academic Awards ceremony took place in the ConVal Gym on Wednesday, June 8. Director of School Counseling Terri Drogue opened the event by thanking students and parents for coming and making this first post-pandemic, in-person celebration of student achievement truly special for the award recipients.
Heather McKillop announced Thalia Stafford as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2022 and Kendall Larson as the Valedictorian of the Class of 2022.
Congratulations to Dylan and Dalton Coyne who garnered a Bronze Medal in 5v5 Basketball at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
Emily Edick was a member of the track and field team. She placed third in shot put, also winning a bronze medal. In addition, Edick participated in the 4×100 meter relay, placing fourth and came in seventh in the 100-meter race.
It is the policy of ConVal Regional High School that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, sex, gender, race, creed, color, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other categories protected by law.
This statement is a reflection of the mission of ConVal Regional High School which is carried out in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal and state laws as well as the regulations which implement those laws. Specifically, the statement refers to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, N.H. Law Against Discrimination (RSA 354-A) State Rule: Ed. 303.01 (i), (j), (k), as well as the Department of Education Final Rule 34 CFR Part 106.
This policy of non-discrimination applies to all persons employed or served by the ConVal School District. Inquiries, complaints, and other communications relative to this policy and to the applicable laws and regulations concerned with non-discrimination shall be received by the Superintendent or designee.
2022 Ceremonies Conclude With Mortar Board Toss After turning their tassels from the right to the left to indicate that they have passed from one level of learning to another, the 162 graduates of the ConVal Class of 2022 toss their mortar boards into the air. The archived web stream of the ceremonies can be viewed here.
Class Marshalls Lead Graduation Procession To the applause of family, friends, teachers, staff, administrators, and school board members, Class Marshalls Connor Huxley and Katherine Craig lead the 162 members of the ConVal Class of 2022 into the stadium. The archived live stream of the ceremonies can be viewed here.
Faculty, Staff, Administrators Celebrate Graduates ConVal High School faculty, staff, and administrators dressed up in their traditional academic regalia and got ready to celebrate the ConVal Class of 2022 during the commencement exercises on June 10, 2022.
Seniors Meet In Gym Before Graduation The candidates for graduation who make up the ConVal Class of 2022 meet in the Maguire Gymnasium before lining up to process to the Athletic Field for the commencement ceremonies. The recorded livestream can be watched here.
Students Receive Scholarship Funds Speaking on behalf of the Rotary Club, Tom Westheimer awarded scholarships to Willow Baribault and Sabrina Leahigh. "It's great students like these that make us hopeful for the future," Westheimer said to audience applause. Scholarships totaled over $130,000 this year.
Students Receive Athletic Awards To the applause of their parents, fellow students, teachers, staff, and administration, students cross the stage in the ConVal Gym to accept their athletic awards from School Counseling Director Terri Drogue and Athletic Director John Reitnauer.
