It was a beautiful sunrise in Grand Ledge on Tuesday morning. One that meant just a bit more for high school seniors in the field behind the school.
- Grand Ledge High School seniors gathered before dawn to watch the sunrise together on their first day of senior year.
- The “Senior Sunrise” is a cherished tradition that brings the class together to mark the beginning of their final year.
- Students and administrators reflected on the significance of senior year as a time of transition and creating lasting memories.
I was there to show why some seniors showed up over an hour early to school to celebrate their last first day.
WATCH: Grand Ledge High School seniors gather for traditional “Senior Sunrise” to start their final year
Grand Ledge seniors celebrate their last first day with sunrise tradition
Principal Ken Wright greeted students near Grand Ledge High School with an enthusiastic “SUNRISEEEEEE” call and “Good morning, happy senior year” as more and more cars filled the parking lot to watch the sunrise.
“Here behind me is senior sunrise, which is a great tradition at Grand Ledge Public Schools,” said Principal Wright…