Members of the Class of 2018 at Christian Academy Schools listen to the speakers during the ceremony.

Christian Academy School’s mascot was front and center for this year’s graduation ceremony Friday night.

Christian Academy High School Principal Lee Searcy talks about class salutatorian Katie Smitley during graduation Friday night.

Christian Academy Schools Class of 2018 wait for the presentation of diplomas Friday night.

Christian Academy High School Principal Lee Searcy puts the salutatorian medal on Katie Smitley.

Voices Eternal performs during Friday’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Jeff Reep, of Cedarville University, was the guest speaker at Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Todd Miller talks to the Class of 2018 during Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Hannah Michael is the valedictorian for Sidney Christian Academy’s Class of 2018.

Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith presents a diploma to 2018 graduate Michael Toal.

cCass of 2018 member Ben Young receives his diploma from Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith Friday night.

Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith and salutatorian Katie Smitley wait for a family member to take a photograph during Friday night’s graduation ceremony.

Class of 2018 member Noah Joines receives a hug from his mom, Maureen Joines, during Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Members of the Class of 2018 at Christian Academy Schools listen to the speakers during the ceremony.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christiangraduatesaudience.jpgMembers of the Class of 2018 at Christian Academy Schools listen to the speakers during the ceremony.

Christian Academy School’s mascot was front and center for this year’s graduation ceremony Friday night.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christian-mascot.jpgChristian Academy School’s mascot was front and center for this year’s graduation ceremony Friday night.

Christian Academy High School Principal Lee Searcy talks about class salutatorian Katie Smitley during graduation Friday night.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-ChristianKatieSmitleyLeeSearcy.jpgChristian Academy High School Principal Lee Searcy talks about class salutatorian Katie Smitley during graduation Friday night.

Christian Academy Schools Class of 2018 wait for the presentation of diplomas Friday night.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christiangraduates.jpgChristian Academy Schools Class of 2018 wait for the presentation of diplomas Friday night.

Christian Academy High School Principal Lee Searcy puts the salutatorian medal on Katie Smitley.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-ChristianSmitleySearcy.jpgChristian Academy High School Principal Lee Searcy puts the salutatorian medal on Katie Smitley.

Voices Eternal performs during Friday’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christiansingers.jpgVoices Eternal performs during Friday’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Jeff Reep, of Cedarville University, was the guest speaker at Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-ChristianReep.jpgJeff Reep, of Cedarville University, was the guest speaker at Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Todd Miller talks to the Class of 2018 during Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-ChristianToddMiller.jpgTodd Miller talks to the Class of 2018 during Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

Hannah Michael is the valedictorian for Sidney Christian Academy’s Class of 2018.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christianvaledictorian.jpgHannah Michael is the valedictorian for Sidney Christian Academy’s Class of 2018.

Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith presents a diploma to 2018 graduate Michael Toal.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christian-Graduation-2018-086-copy.jpgChristian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith presents a diploma to 2018 graduate Michael Toal.

cCass of 2018 member Ben Young receives his diploma from Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith Friday night.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christian-Graduation-2018-088-copy.jpgcCass of 2018 member Ben Young receives his diploma from Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith Friday night.

Christian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith and salutatorian Katie Smitley wait for a family member to take a photograph during Friday night’s graduation ceremony.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christian-Graduation-2018-0853-copy.jpgChristian Academy Schools Superintendent Mary Smith and salutatorian Katie Smitley wait for a family member to take a photograph during Friday night’s graduation ceremony.

Class of 2018 member Noah Joines receives a hug from his mom, Maureen Joines, during Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_Sidney-Christian-Graduation-2018-074-copy.jpgClass of 2018 member Noah Joines receives a hug from his mom, Maureen Joines, during Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Christian Academy School.