Saturday was a special day for some 64 graduates of the 2020 class at Shelbyville High School.  School officials held their graduation commencement on the high school football field.  

The event included graduates being seated so they were socially distanced, with a limited number of family and friends being allowed to be seated on the east and west sides of the field, and limited seating in the home bleachers on the west side of the field. 

The commencement was broadcast live on Miller Media Group radio station Cruisin' 98.3 WSVZ.

Shelbyville High School principal Kyle Ladd told graduates to think about all those who guided their lives.

Superintendent Shane Shuricht then asked each senior Student of the Month to come to the stage, with Carson Beyers being named Student of the Year and receiving a scholarship.

Ladd recognized the top ten academic seniors and those entering the military.  

Shelbyville graduating senior William Leach gave the salutatorian speech, telling attendees what he called "Miss Coronavirus" affected everyone's lives this school year.

Valedictorian Allison Schuricht told graduates the 2020 class overcame a lot of changes in their 4 years.

Ladd then presented virtual diplomas to the 64 seniors who each walked across the stage in their traditional cap and gown, and he then certified them as graduates.

Graduate Jordan Winings then gave the benediction to close the commencement ceremony.

The complete Shelbyville High School 2020 graduation ceremony can be heard on the player below: