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Congratulations to the class of 2023! To view the recorded video of the PHS commencement ceremony, click here.
Payson High’s Commencement Program
Theme: “And Still We Rise”
Processional: Senior Class
Musical Selection: Payson Pipe Band
National Anthem: PHS Trouveres
Pledge of Allegiance: Shyanne Swenson
Welcome by: Claire Austin, Senior Class President, “Where There’s a Sunset, There’s Always a Sunrise the Next Morning”
Speaker: Savannah Stinson, Valedictorian, “Life is Hard When You’re 5"
Speaker: Rachel Bentley, Salutatorian, “Ready to Leave the Nest”
Musical Number by the PHS Bel Coro, “You Will Be Found”
Speaker: Ricky Ledesma, Principal’s Choice, “The Journey of Miles”
Speaker: Chandler Loveless, Principal’s Choice, “Struggles and Breakthroughs”
Musical Number by the PHS Symphony Orchestra, “Russian Sailors’ Dance”
Speaker: Christine Riley, Nebo School Board
Presentation of Graduates: Principal Jesse Sorenson
Presentation of Diplomas: PHS Administration and Nebo School Board of Education
Processional: Graduates