The Purdy Class of 2022 celebrates a successful school career on graduation night. Purdy’s seniors have added their own spin to the tradition of the hat toss, following up by dousing each other with silly string and confetti. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat

Purdy graduates Weston Ellison and Eli Webb open the 2022 Purdy High School Commencement Ceremony Saturday night by welcoming the graduating class, thanking staff and looking forward to the future. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat

Purdy Class of 2022 Student Council representative Zach Henderson addresses his fellow seniors before they received their diplomas and said goodbye to the Purdy School District Saturday. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat

Jasmine Holloway expresses her class’ thanks to school staff and administrators Saturday evening before her friends and fellow classmates received the diplomas they earned during their high school careers. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat

The Purdy Senior Ensemble, led by Director Lauren Lee, performs “I’ll Remember You” one last time as Purdy students. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat