Farmington Celebrates 2017 Graduates

Farmington High School graduates Kaylee Brown and Ashley Burfitt sit in the hallway as they wait to start the 2017 Commencement ceremony. Graduates filed into the ground floor of Cardinal Arena to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by Farmington High School Band.
Farmington High School graduates Kaylee Brown and Ashley Burfitt sit in the hallway as they wait to start the 2017 Commencement ceremony. Graduates filed into the ground floor of Cardinal Arena to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by Farmington High School Band.

Farmington High School graduates Kaylee Brown and Ashley Burfitt sit in the hallway as they wait to start the 2017 Commencement ceremony. Graduates filed into the ground floor of Cardinal Arena to "Pomp and Circumstance" played by Farmington High School Band.

Farmington High School graduates Kaylee Brown and Ashley Burfitt sit in the hallway as they wait to start the 2017 Commencement ceremony. Graduates filed into the ground floor of Cardinal Arena to "Pomp and Circumstance" played by Farmington High School Band.

Farmington High School graduates Kaylee Brown and Ashley Burfitt sit in the hallway as they wait to start the 2017 Commencement ceremony. Graduates filed into the ground floor of Cardinal Arena to "Pomp and Circumstance" played by Farmington High School Band.

Farmington High School's honor choir, called the Crimson Select Ensemble, sang the National Anthem and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" at the 2017 Commencement ceremony.

Farmington High School's honor choir, called the Crimson Select Ensemble, sang the National Anthem and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" at the 2017 Commencement ceremony.

Farmington High School's honor choir, called the Crimson Select Ensemble, sang the National Anthem and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" at the 2017 Commencement ceremony.

Kailey Larkins, salutatorian for the Farmington High Class of 2017, addresses her fellow graduates.

Kailey Larkins, salutatorian for the Farmington High Class of 2017, addresses her fellow graduates.

Kailey Larkins, salutatorian for the Farmington High Class of 2017, addresses her fellow graduates.

Tanner Barnes is Farmington's 2017 valedictorian. He encouraged his classmates to dream big and put their worries into perspective.

Tanner Barnes is Farmington's 2017 valedictorian. He encouraged his classmates to dream big and put their worries into perspective.

Tanner Barnes is Farmington's 2017 valedictorian. He encouraged his classmates to dream big and put their worries into perspective.

Cardinal Arena was standing-room-only for the 2017 Farmington High graduation ceremony. The Class of 2017 had 170 graduates. High school staff and teachers, wearing black gowns, are standing behind the graduates.

Many Farmington graduates decorated their mortarboard caps, reflecting their interests, personalities or their future college plans.

Many Farmington graduates decorated their mortarboard caps, reflecting their interests, personalities or their future college plans.

Cardinal Arena was standing-room-only for the 2017 Farmington High graduation ceremony. The Class of 2017 had 170 graduates. High school staff and teachers, wearing black gowns, are standing behind the graduates.

Cardinal Arena was standing-room-only for the 2017 Farmington High graduation ceremony. The Class of 2017 had 170 graduates. High school staff and teachers, wearing black gowns, are standing behind the graduates.

Farmington High graduates Jacob Moss, Joseph "Joey" Scheyder, Mycayla Sawyer, Jose Sanchez and Will Ryan file into Cardinal Arena for the 2017 Commencement ceremony. This is the third year Farmington has held graduation exercises in the arena.

Farmington High graduates Jacob Moss, Joseph "Joey" Scheyder, Mycayla Sawyer, Jose Sanchez and Will Ryan file into Cardinal Arena for the 2017 Commencement ceremony. This is the third year Farmington has held graduation exercises in the arena.

Farmington High graduates Jacob Moss, Joseph "Joey" Scheyder, Mycayla Sawyer, Jose Sanchez and Will Ryan file into Cardinal Arena for the 2017 Commencement ceremony. This is the third year Farmington has held graduation exercises in the arena.

Farmington High School requires the young men to wear ties with their graduation gowns. Principal Jon Purifoy is waiting on some of the graduates to return ties he loaned out for the ceremony.

Farmington High School requires the young men to wear ties with their graduation gowns. Principal Jon Purifoy is waiting on some of the graduates to return ties he loaned out for the ceremony.

Farmington High School requires the young men to wear ties with their graduation gowns. Principal Jon Purifoy is waiting on some of the graduates to return ties he loaned out for the ceremony.

PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Farmington High Principal Jon Purifoy presented diplomas to the Class of 2017, including graduate Bryan Bledsoe.

PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Farmington High Principal Jon Purifoy presented diplomas to the Class of 2017, including graduate Bryan Bledsoe.

PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Farmington High Principal Jon Purifoy presented diplomas to the Class of 2017, including graduate Bryan Bledsoe.

General News on 05/24/2017