The Wilson Middle School Class of 2010 lined up on the Chowchilla Union High School football field facing the packed stands as they waited for their cue to make their entrance last Thursday, June 3. On the first beat of "Pomp and Circumstance" played by the graduation band, the graduates made their way through the 2010 arch to their seats as family and friends cheered with excitement.</p><p>Graduate Lylybell Baez led the Flag Salute and graduate Jennifer Romo sang The Star Spangled Banner before an appreciative crowd.</p><p>The Invocation was given by graduate Caleb Tripp.</p><p>Wilson Middle School Principal Jennifer Euker welcomed the enthusiastic crowd and introduced the Board of Trustees and other guests.</p><p>Student speakers for the evening included: Lylybell Baez and Tifany Umphenour, Sydney Schnoor, Destini Morgan and Daniela Villarreal, and Lauren Herring.</p><p>Between the speeches, the eighth grade band members joined the band for their last time as the band played "African Folk Trilogy" by Anne McGinty.</p><p>Houston Bryant, Henry Pitman and Stanley Prapotnik presented the American Legion Awards to Ilyra Pope and Troy Uphoff.</p><p>The Soroptimist Award was presented by President Janan Hebert and Susan White to Lauren Herring and Troy Uphoff.</p><p>The Chowchilla Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Charles Martin addressed the graduating class. He reminded the students of the importance of family. He encouraged the class to get to know their grandparents and other members of their family. "Today and 20 years from today the support you get will come from your family," he stated.</p><p>Martin congratulated the class and wished them continued success.</p><p>The Madera County School Board Association Achievement Awards was presented by Board Member Leslie Rogers to Destini Morgan and Eric A. Inzunza.</p><p>Wilson teachers, Stephanie Molina and Krista Nagao presented the Spartan of the Year Outstanding Student Athlete Award to Michelle Umphenour and Troy Uphoff.</p><p>The Principal's Award went to Lylybell Baez and Alejandro Sanchez. The award was presented by Principal Euker.</p><p>Vice Principal Kristi Ariaz gave the Outstanding Student Award to Ilyra Pope and Christian Garcia.</p><p>The Academic Achievement Awards were presented to Kimberly Bustillo, Janely Castrejon, Moataz Dahabra, Alexis Davalos, Christian Garcia, Matthew Guerrero, Grace Harman, Chase Hatcher, Isidra Jimenez, Samantha Pierini, Ilyra Pope, Jose Rodriguez, Alejandro Sanchez, Estefania Sanchez, Tyler Sanchez, Merian Suleiman and Steven Uphoff.</p><p>The President's Education Awards were given to: Lylybell Baez, Moataz Dahabra, Armando Flores, Christian Garcia, Cynthia Grijalva, Rebekah Hall, Grace Harman, Chase Hatcher, Lauren Herring, Eric Inzunza, Isidra Jimenez, Marisol Mendez, Majd Misleh, Jordan Mitchell, Evan Ortiz, Samantha Pierini, Eduardo Plascencia, Ilyra Pope, Katelyn Powell, Ellicia Ramos, Alejandro Sanchez, Estefarnia Sanchez, Tyler Sanchez. Sydney Schnoor and Meriam Suleiman.</p><p><b>Graduation Speech</b></p><p>By Lylybell Baez and Tiffany Umphenour</p><p>Good evening family, friends, and faculty. Welcome to the eighth grade graduation of 2010. I'm Tiffany Umphenour, student body treasurer. I'm Lylybell Baez, student body president. Tonight is a night that I hope we will all remember...our eighth grade graduation.</p><p>First off, I would like to thank all the staff for their support. I would like to thank the cafeteria workers. the food wasn't that bad like they say school food is, it was fairly good and they were really friendly to everyone. Also, the janitors, they were always there when you needed them to fix something. And they are an important part of the school because it doesn't run smoothly or cleanly without them. I would like to thank Mrs. Arnold, our student council advisor for helping us throughout the year. Mrs. Euker, our principal; vice principal Mrs. Ariaz, for always taking charge. I don't know where we would be without you two. And last but of course not least, the aides. the aides were always out in the yard during breaks and lunch to stop anyone from getting into trouble or to pull apart fights. They are like out school heroes.