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WBGZ Radio 4/21/2021 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
The Bethalto School District has announced plans to wrap up the school year for the Class of 2021. The theme for this year is #countdowntograduation, and there are events planned for most of the month of May.
It starts with the Senior Celebration on May 6 at 1pm. The last day of school for Seniors is May 14, and Principal Justin Newell tells The Big Z there will be a reverse graduation parade at noon on May 15.
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The senior breakfast followed by the Graduation Walk will be May 21, and graduation is scheduled for May 22 at 7pm at the high school football field. Each family will be allotted 4 tickets to attend.
Bethalto
Ollie Buchanan, 77, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at her residence.
Born March 1, 1943 in Red Bay, AL, she was the daughter of Eugene and Ella (McGee) Young.
She had worked 28 years in custodial services for the Bethalto School District before retiring in 2005.
On March 18, 1962 in Sikeston, MO, she married Marvin Buchanan. He survives.
Surviving also are two sons, Randy Buchanan of Clermont, FL, Tim (Ashley) Buchanan of Bethalto; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Young, Troy Young; and a sister, Deatta Johnson.
Her parents and two sisters, Betty Bennet and Martha young preceded in death.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at a later date.