RSM Class of 2018

Front row, from left: David Grady, Abigail Tentinger, Rebecca Johnson, Kaylee Galles, Sydney Schorg, Veda Pick, Hannah Harpenau, Mitchell Schiltz, and Marcus Konopasek-. Middle row, from left: Wyatt Staab, Matthew Begnoche, Adam Gerrietts, Brett Galles, Katlin Harvey, Canaan Cox, Brody Ricke, and Parker Bohnenkamp. Back row, from left: Noah Brazil, Carter Kuchel, Nicholas Ruden, Zachary Ruden, Tyler Brimm, Kenneth Bohnenkamp, and Derrick Schorg. ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Matt Begnoche, Kenny Bohnankamp, Ty Brimm, Noah Brazil, Canaan Cox and others listen attentively as they are reminded of Coach Zach Arnold's advice to never give up and never feel sorry for themselves. ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Class Adviser, Sadie Regnier was the RSM Commencement speaker. She gave the students hearts made from their first day of school this year, where they gave pieces of themselves to each other. She also reminded them that they will always have the support and love of the RSM community. ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

The graduates were instructed to leave a piece of their heart behind at RSM to represent the impact that they have all made at the school both in athletics and on underclassmen.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Brett Galles was awarded the American Citizenship Award by the Iowa Bar Association. He also won a scholarship from the Plymouth County Bar Association.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Carter Kuchel soaks in the words of the commencement address as he studies his heart. ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Kaylee Galles, Adam Gerrietts, David Grady, Hannah Harpenau, and Katlin Harvey laugh to some of the memories that they were reminded of in the Valedictorians' Address.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Graduates listen attentively during the ceremony.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Becca Johnson and Marcus Konopasek look to see when it is their turn to receive their diplomas.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Co-Valedictorians, Zach Ruden and Brett Galles delivered a speech together where they thanked their role models including teachers and parents, stressed the importance of never giving in, and stated that "When it comes down to it, we've got each other's backs as the Class of 2018." ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Just in case, Sydney Schorg, Wyatt Staab, and Abigail Tentinger check their diplomas for a signature. ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Sydney Schorg, Wyatt Staab and Abigail Tentinger study their hearts as they listen to the commencement address about their time at RSM and their impact on each other.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

The class gives a standing ovation to show appreciation to speaker Sadie Regnier.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

Nick Ruden, Zach Ruden, Mitchell Schiltz, Derrick Schorg, Sydney Schorg, Wyatt Staab, and Abby Tentinger move their tassles over from the left to the right side to signify that they are officially graduated.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))

The RSM Class of 2018 celebrates graduation together by tossing their caps into the air after the ceremony.   ((Photo by RSM Journalism))