Academic Banquet Honors Top La Grange Seniors and Their Favorite Teachers

La Grange High School held its academic banquet on Monday, April 26. The banquet honored the top 16 graduates in the Class of 2022. Jordan (Knesek) Ayers was the keynote speaker. Ayers is a 2010 graduate of La Grange High. She later earned a degree from Texas A&M University. She now Director of Human Resources for Fox News Media in New York City. Ayers gave the honorees several pieces of advice for college and young adulthood. Here are just a few of quotes she shared:

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to figure it all out.”

“Be careful to avoid analysis paralysis.”

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

“Be wary of the next best thing.” “Have roots and wings.”

“Have roots and wings.”

Fayette County District Attorney Peggy Supak served as the master of ceremonies. One by one, Supak called the seniors to the stage, who were accompanied by each’s favorite teacher. Supak read a letter from the student to the teacher and from the teacher to the student. La Grange Main Street hosted the banquet at Casino Hall. Students, teachers and guests enjoyed a roast beef meal catered by Celebrations.