The Class of 2015 celebrated their time at BV West with musical performances, speeches and the traditional ringing of the school bell one last time.  The ceremony in the gymnasium began with a performance by the band and the senior class filed in dressed in their graduation caps and gowns led by Junior Ambassadors Ally McGill, Anthony Sok and Madison Usher.

Musical performances by seniors Nick Nordstrom and Jenna Reid “wowed” the full gymnasium.  Nordstrom performed a piano concerto that he composed himself and Reid performed a popular song. The pair were chosen to perform after an audition process that included the class officers, teacher Laura Restivo and assistant principal Bryan Brutto.

Principal Dr. Brett Potts began the speeches and served as the coordinator for the event. The class officers also spoke as well as senior Gabe Ng. The class chose teacher Andrew Addington to be the faculty speaker. Addington did not disappoint and spoke with enthusiasm and vigor as he walked among the seniors. His telltale humor and physical performance reminded students of his lectures in AP US History.

The 110 minute ceremony ended with the senior class filing past the school bell to ring it for the last time. The group rang the bell when they entered BV West on their orientation day as incoming freshmen. Graduation will be held at Kemper Arena at 4 p.m. on Sat., May 16.