Michigan City High School Seniors Triumphant at Annual Grand March

Michigan City High School Seniors Triumphant at Annual Grand March

An excitement was in the air, palpable enough to feel on your skin. The proud seniors of Michigan City High School donned their caps and gowns for their annual panoramic photo Thursday morning, to the delight of their peers, their teachers, and an admiring crowd of children at Joy Elementary School.

The morning started early as chattering students adjusted their get-ups and sat waiting for their big moment. They were led to a giant riser outdoors, and against a backdrop of Indiana forest, and smiled into the camera between excited jeers and high-fives. The class could hardly stand still as they began to greet the bright futures that now inched closer to each of them.

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Mike Burrell, the photographer behind the group photo, said the picture presents a unique challenge, but he was grateful that Michigan City seniors stepped up. Usually, the photo is set up in the gymnasium, but the outdoor photo illuminated the already-bright smiles of these seniors.

“In the gym, you never have to worry about the weather--or the bees!” Burrell said. “That was a great class. They listened really well and the photos turned out great.”

“The photo provides an opportunity for these kids to look back 20 years from now,” said Paula Burrell, the marketing lead for classphotographyinc.com, which orchestrates the annual photo. “That's when it really hits you. 'Remember that funny guy from French class?' They'll be able to look at the photo and go back in time.”

After they took the photo, the traditional march through the halls of MCHS took place, and judging by the unbridled smiles on the faces of the underclassmen, it was obvious these peers' futures looked just as bright.

As they made their way through Joy Elementary School, the adoring students lived up to the school name, greeting the senior class with reverence and jubilation. They raised handmade signs and cheered their fellow Michigan City kids on as they walked boldly into the future that awaited them.

Anyone interested in purchasing the photo may do so by contacting the Michigan City High School office or by visiting classphotographyinc.com.