The class of 2011 was characterized as the brightest and most successful to date, with the traditional speeches of praise and challenge, and a little humor to lighten the mood.
Muskego High School's commencement ceremonies were held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., honoring 382 graduating seniors. Â According to school board president Jim Schaeffer, who spoke briefly to the students and family assembled, the class had been awarded a total of $2.5 million in scholarships, which to his research reflected an $800,000 increase from past years.
In addition, Superintendent Joe Schroeder told the group ACT scores were again up, and a five-year trend in increasing math scores on the college aptitude tests. Â MHS senior Zachary Hopp also was recognized for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the exam.
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