BERLIN — The smallest graduating class in school history celebrated the highs and lows of its school years during commencement exercises Friday afternoon. For the second consecutive year, graduation ceremonies were held outside on Gaydo Field in the shadow of Mounts Forist and Jasper.
Class President Kyra Woodward lead the procession in and graduate Nicole Reynolds sang the national anthem.
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