Even after they walk across the stage on Sunday, the caring demeanor of Sevastopol’s senior class will continue. It was members of the senior class that spearheaded the benefit carnival for Sevastopol secretary Paula Symons, who passed away last week after a fight with multiple plasma cell leukemia. Principal Adam Baier says the senior class of fifty-six students is special for a number of other reasons too.

Led by valedictorian Ashley Ellefson and salutatorian Reetika Jandu, Sevastopol’s graduation will take place at the school’s elementary gym at 2 p.m. Sunday. As for the benefit carnival, that will still take place on June 10^th at Sevastopol Town Park from noon to 7:30 p.m.