TENNERTON — As dusk descended on the Freal ‘Red’ Crites Memorial Stadium Friday, the Buckhannon-Upshur High School Class of 2024 was officially ready to face the so-called real world, and they seemed excited to do so.
B-UHS’s 137th Annual Commencement ceremony saw 282 graduates walk across the stage to collect their diplomas in preparation for that crucial next step.
Below are a few scenes from Friday’s graduation ceremony; stay tuned for the full story in a future edition of My Buckhannon.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs were shut out of WVSWA All-State postseason honors, even with senior Allie Key earning Big 10 First Team and leading the team in scoring (9.6 ppg) and rebounding (4.6 rpg).
West Virginia Wesleyan women’s tennis rolled past D’Youville 6-1 Saturday at the Wood Street Tennis Courts. The Bobcats won five of six singles matches and took two of three doubles, highlighted by Daria Godleweska’s comeback at No. 2.
West Virginia Wesleyan dropped both games of a road doubleheader at Glenville State, falling 9-1 in six innings and 3-1. The Bobcats struck first in Game 1, but errors and Hannah Howe’s five-RBI day swung it, while Glenville held on in a tight nightcap.
Get the details for the City of Buckhannon Stockert Youth and Community Center Board meeting on April 2, 2026, with the full agenda outlined. Stay informed on what’s up for discussion and what to expect at the meeting.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School has released its third-quarter honor roll for the 2026-27 school year, recognizing students who earned a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA. The list highlights top achievers across sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs broke open a tight game with a six-run sixth inning to beat North Marion 10-4, piling up 13 hits. Maddie Tucker had three hits, Marple earned the win, and Pastorius notched a save as B-U won its fifth straight to move to 6-1 (5-0 Big 10).
