CLAY CITY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - A pep rally, a police escort, and a town painted with "Go Lady Eels" signs, it was a local send off meant for a softball team looking to make school history. Clay City's softball team currently has a 23-6 record and are on the cusp of doing what no team [.]
By Zeke Torres
May 26, 2021 | 6:31 PM
CLAY CITY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) After many area high school graduation ceremonies were postponed or altered last year due to COVID-19, upcoming weekend celebrations aim to create a sense of normalcy for the Class of 2021.
School officials said communication with local health departments and coronavirus mitigation strategies are contributing factors toward these events taking place; however, schools could potentially see capacity limits and restrictions set.
For Clay City High School Senior, Trinity Sankey, it was a surreal moment to see her school’s gymnasium decorated for her graduation ceremony.
“I’m very thankful I get to (graduate) and thankful to see all my class graduate with me,” Sankey said. “The fact that some family gets to be here is a big deal.”