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PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Graduation


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 22, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Graduation
Ian Weintraub, Thomas Rocks, Alexis Threet, Cody Russell and Truett Whitehead
Ian Weintraub, Thomas Rocks, Alexis Threet, Cody Russell and Truett Whitehead
Jacqueline Weels and Kaitlin Hertel
Jacqueline Weels and Kaitlin Hertel
Mia Venafro and Noelle Oxboel
Mia Venafro and Noelle Oxboel
Morgan Sweeney and David Kent
Morgan Sweeney and David Kent
Caitlin Sagirs and Kim Huston
Caitlin Sagirs and Kim Huston
Chris Peterson and Marinko Svecak
Chris Peterson and Marinko Svecak
Brett Klein, Keith Serr, Christopher Smyth and Bryson Kelly
Brett Klein, Keith Serr, Christopher Smyth and Bryson Kelly
Elizabeth Craig, Gbarielle Smith and Jessica Tyna
Elizabeth Craig, Gbarielle Smith and Jessica Tyna
Devin Berry and Brett Brady
Devin Berry and Brett Brady
Baylee Johnson, Brett Klein, Vinny Riccardo and Racheal Flaker
Baylee Johnson, Brett Klein, Vinny Riccardo and Racheal Flaker

 

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