A light sprinkling of rain didn t deter the 139th Hutchinson High School commencement exercise for 339 students Sunday afternoon outside at Gowans Stadium. Gusts of wind did take off a few of the graduates caps as the class of 2021 walked onto the field to the high school band s performance of Pomp and Circumstance. The graduates then went to their seats in front of a large crowd of family and friends cheering them from the stands.
After the flag salute and Star-Spangled Banner, the HHS Expressives sang I Hope You Dance.
National Honor Society students were recognized and citizenship awards were given.
When Williams was arrested after back-up arrived, he was found to be carrying 34g of cannabis in 14 small bags. The defendant, of Twissell’s Road, Tranch, Pontypool, pleaded guilty to possession of the class B drug with intent to supply and causing actual bodily harm (ABH). He also admitted the criminal damage of PC Rodway’s glasses. The victim was taken to hospital and suffered nerve damage to his hand. The incident took place on January 31, 2020. A trial of issue was held after Williams admitted ABH on the basis he did not bite or punch the police officer as was alleged by the prosecution.