2005 Calhoun High's Honor Graduates pictured above (not in order) Craig Arthur, Ashli Cottrell, Brittney Hickel, Mallory Hopkins, Amanda Lay, Walter Mace, Jason D. Poling, Phillip A. Prusack, Adam Rupert, Eli Walker and Cynthia Wildfire.
2005 Calhoun High's Honor Teachers selected by the Honor Graduates (not pictured) Pamela Bartlett, Robert Bonar, Nasia Butcher, Russ Ferrell, Amy Fitzwater, Joanna Forinash, Larry Harris, Susan Pitts, Bryan Sterns and Tambree Yoak.
CHS Student Council members served the sit-down banquet
Calhoun High's Honor Graduates were recognized last night at the 6th annual banquet, sponsored by Calhoun Banks, Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center and the Grantsville Lion's Club.
 Glenville State College President Dr. Robert Freeman (pictured left) was the guest speaker, reminding the honor graduates that education provides more opportunity.
"Life makes many choices for us, but a degree gets your foot in the door," he said.
Dr. Freeman said he was the son of a Tennessee sharecropper, and grew up on a backwoods farm that made Grantsville look like a metro area.
"Although my parents never went beyond the 6th grade, they had great sense about getting an education. Like most parents, they wanted us to do better," said Dr. Freeman.
 CM-HS principal Michael Offutt (pictured left) said "Tonight we gather to honor the best of the best. The students whom we honor this evening have reached the highest levels of academic achievement among the Class of 2005."
Offutt recognized the Honor Teachers selected by the Honor Students, for their contributions. "Just as importantly, we recognize their parents," he concluded.
Superintendent Ron Blankenship presented the special awards.
Members of the National Honor Society served the meal, prepared by the Mt. Zion UM Church.
Students, parents and teachers congregate for 6th annual event | 
