GALLERY: Class of 2017 Attends Graduation Ceremony

Kate Connors, Social Media Director| June 4, 2017

Detric Vargas ’17 shows off his decorated cap.
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Principal Mario Acosta opens the ceremony.
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Lucas Madden ’17 celebrates as he enters the ceremony.
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A graduate reads his program as students are called across the stage.
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Salutatorian Min Kim ’17 takes a selfie with the graduating class.
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Hey! My name is Kate and I am in the class of 2018. (SENIOR YEAR!!) This is my second year in student press and I am still loving it! I am a sports photographer/writer...

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