Class of 2022 leaves their mark on Franklin County
May 24, 2022 at 9:12 p.m.
For years, Franklin County has followed a unique tradition. Graduating high school students are given the opportunity to help carve their graduating year into the side of the dam. On Saturday, May 21st, several graduating students met up with Park Ranger Stephanie Ison to help carve their numbers.
Stephanie, who has been a ranger for 19 years, regaled the students of how this tradition started, and how it has become a popular acknowledgement of the graduating class. Among the students, Macie and Klayton offered their opinions on this memorable day.
"I'm glad I was able to be a part of this. It's a fun experience and I'm proud I was here so that I have this memory," Macie said, upon completion and cool-down. Similar to Macie was Klayton, who says, "There's a lot of pride here in knowing I helped carve the numbers. I'm ready to graduate and this opportunity is a great way to end my time in high school."
Despite inclement weather, the students worked efficiently until their numbers were carved. The constant walk up and down the side was no issue for them at all! Ison had brought along some fresh doughnuts, juice, water, and several awards for the students, allowing this morning to be comfortable, accomplishing, and memorable.
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For years, Franklin County has followed a unique tradition. Graduating high school students are given the opportunity to help carve their graduating year into the side of the dam. On Saturday, May 21st, several graduating students met up with Park Ranger Stephanie Ison to help carve their numbers.
Stephanie, who has been a ranger for 19 years, regaled the students of how this tradition started, and how it has become a popular acknowledgement of the graduating class. Among the students, Macie and Klayton offered their opinions on this memorable day.
"I'm glad I was able to be a part of this. It's a fun experience and I'm proud I was here so that I have this memory," Macie said, upon completion and cool-down. Similar to Macie was Klayton, who says, "There's a lot of pride here in knowing I helped carve the numbers. I'm ready to graduate and this opportunity is a great way to end my time in high school."
Despite inclement weather, the students worked efficiently until their numbers were carved. The constant walk up and down the side was no issue for them at all! Ison had brought along some fresh doughnuts, juice, water, and several awards for the students, allowing this morning to be comfortable, accomplishing, and memorable.