As principals of Warrenton and Wright City high schools reflect on this year’s senior class, one trait is shared by both — successful. Whether the students have enjoyed triumphs in the classroom, on the athletic fields or in the community, they are prepared to take the next step in their journey, Warrenton High School Principal Jeremy Way and Wright City High School Principal Shawn Brown agree. Seniors will say goodbye to their high school years during commencement ceremonies scheduled for this weekend. The graduation ceremony at Wright City will be Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. “It’s a class of high achievers,” Brown said. “We will see higher ACT scores than in previous years. They are a very successful group of kids and a pleasure to have around. They are a very good group.” Warrenton’s ceremony is slated to be held Saturday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. “From top to bottom, it’s a really good class,” Way said. “We have good athletes, good citizens; we have a lot of successful students. The seniors are ready to do big things.” Warrenton’s ceremony is scheduled to be held outside on the football field. However, in the event of inclement weather, the ceremony could be delayed. The worst-case scenario calls for the ceremony to be pushed back to Sunday and be held inside the high school gymnasium at 2 p.m. Way said a phone call through the district’s School Reach notification system will be delivered to seniors and staff at 3 p.m. Saturday to forward an update on plans. If the ceremony is moved inside, seniors will receive five tickets for family members or friends. Way noted that seating will be available in the commons for guests without a ticket to watch from a live feed. School administrators are hoping to stay outdoors if at all possible. As of Monday, forecasters were predicting a 60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms Saturday. “I’m hoping we can dodge it or if it’s misting a little we can still go on,” Way said. Should the ceremony remain outside, seating will be on portable and existing bleachers outside the track area. Disabled seating will be on the plaza similar to when football games are held. Brett Ledbetter, a 2003 graduate and co-founder of the I Can Training Basketball Academy, will be the keynote speaker. While Wright City’s commencement will remain indoors like past years, guests will enjoy the ceremony in comfort. This will be the first graduation ceremony held inside the air-conditioned gymnasium, Brown noted. “We’re excited about that,” he said. Brown said doors will officially open at 1 p.m. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Matt Brooks, high school social studies teacher and recently selected as the district’s teacher of the year, will be the keynote speaker. He was chosen to speak by the senior class. Way and Brown said valedictorians and salutatorians for both schools should be known by the end of the week once final exams are completed.