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Hayes Freedom Renegades receive diplomas Saturday

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Hayes Freedom seniors Garth Vaughan, Jacob Ritter, Casey Ortiz and Taylor Johnson (from left to right) enjoy the view from the front row during their graduation ceremony, in the Liberty Middle School gym. While Ortiz has signed with the Navy, other graduates are planning to attend four-year colleges, Clark College or trade schools, according to Principal Amy Holmes.

Excitement and elation were among the emotions of the day when the Hayes Freedom High School Class of 2012 graduated.Forty-one seniors received diplomas Saturday afternoon, among family and friends in the Liberty Middle School gym.

The procession, featuring “Pomp and Circumstance,” was followed by seniors Caitlyn Barnes and Robyn Bonazelli singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” They also sang “An Irish Blessing,” later in the ceremony.

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