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A Reason to Celebrate
Monday, May 30, 2022
In a momentous weekend for about 350 Putnam County teenagers, all four local high schools conducted commencement ceremonies on Friday or Saturday. Those heading into their next adventures include (above) Cloverdale High School graduate Chloe Watkins, who receives her diploma from Supt. Greg Linton, and South Putnam’s Joshua Hammond (below) receiving his diploma from Principal Levi Yowell.
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Meanwhile, newly-minted Greencastle alumnus Evan Harris casts a proud look at well-wishers in the crowd, while United States Air Force-bound Samuel Creamean (below) receives his diploma from North Putnam Supt. Nicole Allee. See more graduation photos on page 11A
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Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
Among those honored as top students during recent high school commencement ceremonies are Cloverdale co-valedictorian Brady Koosman, who shared honors with Tabiah Foster (not pictured) and Casey Crary (below) of Greencastle, who hugs Amy Thomas after receving his valedictory medal from the English teacher.
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Valedictorian Chloe Pistelli shares her thoughts during the South Putnam ceremony.
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North Putnam valedictorian Ellis Lyons and salutatorian Shelby Hilton make their entrance together.
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Greencastle graduate Stephen Dombrowski smiles at a classmate during the ceremony.
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One South Putnam graduate’s cap makes light of the occasion with a classic reference from “Mean Girls.”
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Graduating band members (front from left) Hannah Walton, Bailey Miller, Shelby Hilton, (back) Cameron Johnson and Christian Young take part in the North Putnam band performance of "Reflections on a New Tomorrow."
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