The Kansan
The largest graduating class in the history of Newton High School walked across the graduation stage May 22, in a new place thanks to COVID-19.
The class of 2021 was the first class in NHS history to host ceremonies at a location other than Fischer Field or the high school. More than
250 students received diplomas during a ceremony at Hartman Arena in Park City.
The arena was chosen, months ago, in order for planners and high school staff to have only one place to plan a ceremony for traditionally the ceremony was at Fischer Field in Athletic Park, but moved to the high school in the case of rain. According to principal Caleb Smith, in order to observe social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, the high school was not a usable alternative in the case of rain.