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PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Graduation


  • By Michael Eng
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 3, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Graduation
Family members packed Braden River Elementary's cafetorium for the ceremony.
Family members packed Braden River Elementary's cafetorium for the ceremony.
Peter Molter received several awards at the ceremony.
Peter Molter received several awards at the ceremony.
Michael Cook loved listening to all his friends' goals and memories.
Michael Cook loved listening to all his friends' goals and memories.
Max Gorley and his twin sister, Alaina, both graduated this year.
Max Gorley and his twin sister, Alaina, both graduated this year.
Dad Tom Albrecht was proud of his graduate.
Dad Tom Albrecht was proud of his graduate.
Harry Barthelemy looked sharp in his suit.
Harry Barthelemy looked sharp in his suit.
Rebekah Long was in Hugh Parkes' class.
Rebekah Long was in Hugh Parkes' class.
Robert Melvin celebrated with his classmates.
Robert Melvin celebrated with his classmates.
Andrea Araujo is ready for middle school.
Andrea Araujo is ready for middle school.
Teacher Rob Gorley shared special memories from each of his students.
Teacher Rob Gorley shared special memories from each of his students.
Daniel Ebury loved being in front of family and friends.
Daniel Ebury loved being in front of family and friends.
Emily Roman and two other Braden River singers sang the national anthem before the ceremony.
Emily Roman and two other Braden River singers sang the national anthem before the ceremony.
Fifth-grade teacher Hugh Parkes is retiring after this year.
Fifth-grade teacher Hugh Parkes is retiring after this year.
Serena Lee enjoyed the recognition at the ceremony.
Serena Lee enjoyed the recognition at the ceremony.
Ashlyn Chiusano is excited to be move to middle school.
Ashlyn Chiusano is excited to be move to middle school.
Family members brought balloons and flowers to congratulate their graduates.
Family members brought balloons and flowers to congratulate their graduates.
Tracie Nissley congratulated her class for a great year.
Tracie Nissley congratulated her class for a great year.
Paige Anderson was all smiles during the recognition ceremony.
Paige Anderson was all smiles during the recognition ceremony.
Shannon Smith performed at the beginning of the event.
Shannon Smith performed at the beginning of the event.
Levi Waxler has big aspirations for his future.
Levi Waxler has big aspirations for his future.

 

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