EDUCATION

Winooski High School celebrates class of 2024 with commencement exercises

Michaela Millgan
For the Free Press
Samuel Parris leads the graduates at the start of graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Samuel Parris leads the graduates at the start of graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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A graduate enters the room during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
A graduate enters the room during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Students stand for the national anthem during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Students stand for the national anthem during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Younger Winooski students sing "Moments Like This" during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Younger Winooski students sing "Moments Like This" during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Co-Principal Jean Berthiaume introduces the class address speaker during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Co-Principal Jean Berthiaume introduces the class address speaker during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Abdoul Lailati gives the class address during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Abdoul Lailati gives the class address during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Younger siblings cheer for their graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Younger siblings cheer for their graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Keynote speaker Jolivette Anderson-Douoning hugs her daughter, Nadja Douoning, during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Keynote speaker Jolivette Anderson-Douoning hugs her daughter, Nadja Douoning, during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Student rejoices after receiving his scholarship during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Student rejoices after receiving his scholarship during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Student waves goodbye to her fellow graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Student waves goodbye to her fellow graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Graduates turn their tassels during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Graduates turn their tassels during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Nadine Ikizakubuntu stands with her father after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Nadine Ikizakubuntu stands with her father after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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Saruro Mohamed Ali stands with her family after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Saruro Mohamed Ali stands with her family after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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A student displays a decorative mortarboard at graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
A student displays a decorative mortarboard at graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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