BERLIN — The military, nursing and education are the career choices for the top academic students of this year’s graduating class. Aric Huter is the Berlin High School class of 2024 valedictorian. Aubrie Woodward is salutatorian. Olivia Clorite is the Career Technical Education student of the year.
The three, along with their classmates, will graduate on Friday, June 7 in the high school gymnasium.
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