Seniors from McNary High School move through the halls of Forest Ridge Elementary School for the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Two days before walking the stage at graduation, McNary High School seniors dressed in their caps and gowns and returned to the elementary schools they attended
The annual Parade of Honor, held Wednesday, June 3, puts the seniors in hallways lined with grade schoolers, some holding signs of congratulation. The event is meant to inspire the younger students in school.
Families also attended the event, taking photos of and with their graduates.
Forest Ridge Elementary students hold signs to congratulate McNary High School graduating seniors in the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Principal Tiffany Wiencken leads seniors from McNary High School through the halls of Forest Ridge Elementary School for the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)McNary senior Myleigh McCubbins looks through class photos at Forest Ridge Elementary School during the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)McNary senior Ethan Beach looks through class photos at Forest Ridge Elementary School during the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Seniors from McNary High School try a hand at one of their once-favorite PE exercises at Forest Ridge Elementary School during the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Senior Emily Wood receives a candy necklace during a visit Forest Ridge Elementary School for the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Graduating seniors from McNary High School walk through the halls of Gubser Elementary School on Wednesday, June 3. The Parade of Honor allowed seniors throughout the district to tour their former elementary schools one last time. (KRISTA KROISS/Keizertimes) Soon-to-be graduates of McNary High School pose for a photo after walking through Gubser Elementary School one last time on Wednesday, June 3. The Parade of Honor allowed graduates to tour their former elementary school one last time. (KRISTA KROISS/Keizertimes)Graduating seniors walk through the halls of Gubser Elementary School wearing caps, gowns and graduation cords on Wednesday, June 3. Graduates throughout the district toured their former elementary schools during the Parade of Honor. (KRISTA KROISS/Keizertimes)Sasha Shay, once a fifth grade teacher at Forest Ridge Elementary School, talks with seniors returning from McNary for the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Sasha Shay, once a fifth grade teacher at Forest Ridge Elementary School, takes a group photo with seniors returning from McNary for the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Seniors from McNary High School visit Forest Ridge Elementary School for the annual Parade of Honor on Wednesday, June 3. Seniors across Keizer returned to their schools to inspire younger students. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
