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MFISD Athletic Director Rick Hoover bolted on to the stage to give the diploma to his son, Hayden. Hoover watched his son on the football field, then coached him one last time on the soccer field this season. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander -
MFHS Principal Damon Adams presents graduate Julan Jimenez with his diploma on Saturday, May 29 at the Marble Falls High School graduation ceremony at Mustang Stadium. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander -
Falls Career graduate Modicue Pearson walked the stage at the Marble Falls High School auditorium on Friday, May 28. -
Above: Friends and family of graduates packed the seats of Mustang Stadium on Saturday, May 29 for the MFHS graduation. Those in attendance were treated to a lovely sunset as they listened to the VIP speeches. -
Right: Graduate Mason Neill delivered the prayers to open and close the MFHS graduation. -
Falls Career Principal Allie Hampton welcomed family and friends to the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 28. She was joined on the stage by counselor Laura Harris and Falls Career administrative assistant Jeanette Tennison. -
Above: Lyndsey Schwope, salutatorian, and Isabella Herman, valedictorian, receive a round of applause as they are introduced to the crowd at the start of the 2021 MFHS graduation. -
Right: Assistant Principal Clark Fields was selected by the students to turn the tassel signifying graduation. Graduate Kylee Randall was all smiles while he performed the ceremonious act. -
Graduates Jordan Oelschleger and Jonathan Randolph waved to their cheering families as they enter the field at the beginning of the MFHS graduation. -
Above: MFISD Trustee Rick Edwards always gives firm, sincere handshakes. It was no different with graduate Tanner Clakley. -
Marble Falls High School class of 2021 valedictorian Isabella Herman thanked her classmates for the support and love shown to her in two years at the school. -
Dawstian Silva led the graduates, families and staff of Fall Career High School in the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag.
After a 24-hour weather delay, Marble Falls High School students finally took to the stage on Saturday, May 29 to receive their diplomas, take photos and spend “five more minutes” with their classmates.
MFISD graduated approximately 250 MFHS students at Mustang Stadium on Saturday and more than 50 Falls Career students on Friday – the largest class ever for the alternative school.
On Saturday, 2021 salutatorian Lyndsey Schwope welcomed everyone to the ceremony led the pledges to the flags.
Graduate Mason Neill delivered a moving invocation and introduced the VIPs on stage, including administrators and the board of trustees.
Schwope returned to the podium and talked about the uncertain future. She admitted that it was a bit scary but having the correct mindset opens the door for accomplishment.
She was followed by valedictorian Isabella Herman, who joined MFHS two years ago when her father was hired as head football coach.
She expressed gratitude towards her classmates for welcoming her with open arms and making her feel like Marble Falls was her new home. She thanked her family and her favorite teachers.
After the diploma presentations, Neill led the ceremony in another prayer. The lights were then turned off, and graduates gathered in the circle of friendship for a fireworks show while the senior song – “5 More Minutes” by Scotty McCreery – played.
Falls Career High School
The Falls Career graduation was not impacted by weather on Friday as it was held indoors in the MFHS auditorium.
Principal Allie Hampton expressed her pride for being a part of the largest graduating class.
Three students – Karina Espinoza, Ameris Newburg and Jessie Villalobos – shared their individual stories of overcoming the obstacles life threw at them early.
As the students were announced, the presenter also read aloud what goals the graduate had for the future. Many of the graduates set realistic and achieveable goals, such as starting their own businesses.
“The Class of 2021 … should be credited with demonstrating the leadership, positive character, grit, determination and poise to make this year’s excellence possible,” MFISD Superintendent Chris Allen wrote about the graduates.
Allen’s full statement about the Class of 2021 can be found in the special graduation section in an upcoming issue of The Highlander.