Dayton High School valedictorian Whitney Winfield delivers her commencement address, encouraging classmates to make their world a better place.

Dayton High School salutatorian Macen Harker describes the importance of persistence in overcoming challenges in his graduation address.

Dayton High Dust Devils capture their moment of celebration before their graduation begins Thursday.

Dayton graduates make their entrance during the processional to ‘Pomp and Circumstance.’

Dayton graduates make their entrance during the processional to ‘Pomp and Circumstance.’

Dayton High School counselor Tanya Edmondson gives final advice to graduates during her commencement address Thursday.