For forty-some members of the class of 2027, the halcyon days of summer gave way to the back-to-school rush this morning as they officially began their last year of high school.
But before the final bell chimed, many of the seniors—with a distinct mix of nostalgia, reflection and anticipation—enjoyed a sunrise breakfast.
Served by their parents, the breakfast took place in the ball field pavilion.
Above: From L-R, Caleb Connor, Tanner Simonette, Kaitlyn Flowers, Carson Lyons, Delaney Thompson, Braeden Smith, Keira Schipper, Tanner White, Taylor McCabe, Wyatt Williams, Liviana Lee, Maile Meissner, Henry Boelter, Taylor Wolf, Garet Peterson, Neenah Lassiter, Jackson Shouler, Melia Sathoff, Anna Lamont, Sam Ternes, Amelia Chmiel, Charlie Perkins, Koralie Edwards, Cole Stocker, Autumn White, Colton Tousley, Gabe Bednar, Oliver Starke and Miah Bauer. 
Garet Peterson, Tanner Simonette, Carson Lyons, Caleb Connor, Braeden Smith, Sam Ternes, Jackson Shouler, Charlie Perkins, Aiden Domras, Henry Boelter, Tanner White and Wyatt Williams.
Some of the girls decorated their jeans. They include, from L-R: Maile Meissner, Keira Schipper, Kaitlyn Flowers, Amelia Chmiel, Taylor McCabe, Leia Ross, Norah Ross, Liviana Lee, Taylor Wolf, Neenah Lassiter and Delaney Thompson.
Garet Peterson, Tanner Simonette, Carson Lyons, Caleb Connor, Braeden Smith, Sam Ternes, Jackson Shouler, Charlie Perkins, Aiden Domras, Henry Boelter, Tanner White, Wyatt Williams, Christian Mendez, Gabe Bednar, Cole Stocker, Colton Tousley and Oliver Starke.
The moms even coalesced for a photo. They are, from L-R, front row: Patty Flowers, Susan Perkins, Andi Lassiter, April Thompson, Nikki Smith, Brooke Linder, Leslie Lee and Ashley Rohlfing, Back row: Jasmine Boelter, Sherry Tousley, Angela Chmiel, Debbi Domras, Candace Lyons, Denise Perkins, Rebecca Connor, Jolene Heilman, Jess Shouler and Katie Wolf.
Tanner Simonette shows Zander Linder and Charlie Perkins a photo.
This group sported backpacks from their elementary days. They are, from L-R: Keira Schipper, Delaney Thompson, Maile Meissner, Taylor Wolf, Amelia Chmiel, Kaitlyn Flowers, Melia Sathoff, Liviana Lee and Neenah Lassiter.
The future looks bright for Zander Linder.
Taylor McCabe, Autumn White, Maile Meissner, Delaney Thompson, Keira Schipper, Kaitlyn Flowers, Taylor Wolf, Liviana Lee, Anna Lamont, Melia Sathoff, Sajen Grandaw, Amelia Chmiel and Neenah Lassiter.
Tanner Simonette, Garet Peterson, Henry Boelter, Tanner White, Wyatt Williams, Charlie Perkins, Jackson Shouler and Sam Ternes at one of the picnic tables.
Braeden Smith, Caleb Connor and Carson Lyons enjoy their early morning breakfast.
Taylor Wolf, Maile Meisner and Kaitlyn Flowers pose with Mr. Golden Sun.
Amelia Chmiel and Kaitlyn Flowers pose for a photo.
Garet Peterson and Henry Boelter
Caleb Connor, Tanner Simonette, Braeden Smith and Carson Lyons
There were lots of choices in the breakfast buffet.