Hayden High School graduates toss their caps into the wind at the end of the schools first ever outdoor graduation ceremony. (Photo by Dylan Anderson)
The road in front of the new Hayden Valley School is called Breeze Basin Boulevard, and it lived up to its name Sunday afternoon when the school graduated its first senior class in its first outdoor graduation ceremony.
“Its called Breeze Basin for a reason, so hold on to your hats,” said District Superintendent Christy Sinner in opening remarks.
The 24 students in the Hayden High School Class of 2021 graduated in a sunny but rather blustery ceremony on the school’s new football field. It marked the end of a four-year path capped off by a move to a new school during a global pandemic.
Hayden senior Andrew Kleckler collects a rebound and looks for an open teammate during a game against North Park on Friday night. (Photo by Shelby Reardon)
Seven straight points from Hayden senior Andrew Kleckler made all the difference for the Tigers on Friday night.
His first basket tied the game at 13 against North Park and the remainder helped Hayden develop an advantage that turned into a 55-35 win.
“He’s got a hurt foot, he’s not 100% right now,” head coach Mike Luppes said of Kleckler. “Andrew had a great game. We moved the ball much better offensively than we have before. So hopefully that’ll continue.”