Seniors, along with their family and friends gathered in the Keating Theater, May 9, to celebrate and honor seniors and the efforts they have made during their time at KHS. The ceremony recognizes seniors through a large number of awards ranging from scholarships, national merit and leadership. There were awards given out by specific departments, which are chosen by teachers, recognizing an outstanding student in each respective subject. Other awards, such as the Donald Duchek and Franklin McCallie Awards, named after former principals of KHS, were presented for leadership and character. In addition to award recognition, some seniors were presented scholarships from associations such as Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarships (KAPS). Following the awards, there was a short reception in the commons celebrating the recipients.