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There is so much that can be said about the graduating class of 2023. Over the course of their high school careers, this class had essentially two years disrupted and not able to enjoy in full due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that first took hold in the region during the spring semester of their freshman year and first part of their sophomore years. It’s the type of challenge that no graduating class has had to say they’ve had to go through. But, as young people seemed to do, this class has bounced back and then some. So in this week’s edition, we wanted to celebrate the graduating seniors from all seven high schools The Leader covers. Those from private schools such as St. Thomas, St. Pius X, and Lutheran North Academy have already hosted their graduation ceremonies, while Waltrip, Heights, Booker T. Washington, and Scarborough will see their senior classes walk across the state beginning this weekend. Inside today’s edition, readers will
find nearly all of our “B” section dedicated to celebrating the successes and accomplishments of the Class of 2023. As part of the section there will be recognitions of each school’s valedictorians and salutatorians, as well as photos from various activities throughout the year that highlight those seniors about to walk the stage. This type of section is a favorite See related of our staff to do, column by Landan because these stuKuhlmann dents deserve to be celebrated this year Page 2A and every year. And this class has had a lot to overcome. These students, and all students, have shown perseverance and resiliency in spades over these last few years, and there is not enough celebrating of them that could be done. They are the future of this community that our staff loves, and highlighting them is one of the favorite things that we will ever do. So we hope you enjoy this week’s special section. Here’s to the Class of 2023.
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