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School’s out!!

School’s out!! School’s out!!

Newly graduated members of Loyal High School’s Class of 2025 toss their mortarboards high into the air to cap off their high school journey following commencement exercises on the afternoon of May 24. The class will now move on to other pursuits, from the workforce, to college, to other future careers. For more photos of Loyal’s graduates, see page 15. For photos of Greenwood High School’s graduation, see page 14, and for Granton High School graduation photos, see page 13.

VALORIE BRECHT/STAFF PHOTO

Master Stg. Nebt and Lt. Rihn of the State Army Honor Guard present the colors at The Highground’s Memorial Day ceremony held Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. For more photos of local observances, please see page 2.

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