Local News--Fri. May 18

Commencement exercises for the Adair County High School Class of 2012 will take place on Friday, May 18,  at 7:00 p.m. at the Adair Co. High Gym.  Each senior who is participating in the graduation ceremony has been given two tickets for early entry. Ticket holders may enter the gym at 5:30 p.m.  The general public may enter at 6:00 p.m. The Class of 2012 is made up of 154 students.
The 2012 Valedictorian is Eddie Franklin Jr., the son of Eddie & Lily Franklin;  The Salutatorian is Kyle Mann, the son of Gary & Brenda Mann.

Project Graduation will be held in the gym immediately following commencement exercises. This drug free, alcohol free party for high school Seniors, Juniors and their guests, will last until 1:30 a.m. Sat. morning.
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There are 3 finalists for the position of Adair Co. School Supt.
At last nights regular monthly A.C. School Board meeting, the Selection Committee announced the finalists: Alan Reed (the only local finalist), Marvin Welch and Mark Thomas.  It is unknown when a new Supt. will be announded.

A.C.H.S. Band Director Tom Case requested $10,000 for the purchase of new band uniforms. The board voted 3 to 2 to grant the request for funds.