2021 Graduation

  • Graduates-to-be, from left, Makayla Abram, Ivan Ganusov, Virsavia Vladica, Grace Russell, Jack Adams, Allie Ballinger and Natalie Adkins line up before the ceremony. - Michelle Hollenhead

  • Reese Headrick, second from right, smiles for the camera as she and fellow classmates line up to receive their diplomas. - Michelle Hollenhead

  • Bearden High School Class of 2021 president Jackson Vincent Looney welcomed his fellow graduates and guests to the ceremony. - Michelle Hollenhead

  • BHS 2021 graduate Amilian Clemes with her former teacher Lauren Andrejko following the commencement. - Michelle Hollenhead

  • Kobe Tillman - Michelle Hollenhead

  • Shannon Upton - Michelle Hollenhead

  • Ethan Peebles was selected 2021’s “Top Dawg” by his peers. - Michelle Hollenhead

  • BHS Class of 2021 valedictorian Nathanael Laing was among the commencement speakers. - Michelle Hollenhead

  • Izaiha Bredwood, left, and Jonathan Attanasio - Michelle Hollenhead

  • BHS Class of 2021 salutatorian Ishani Spanier addressed her fellow graduates. - Michelle Hollenhead

Bearden High School Class of 2021 graduated a record number of seniors — 502 — during BHS Commencement Tuesday, June 1, at Bill Young Field in the school’s football/track and field stadium.

The class earned more than $31 million in scholarships, which set a school record.