Emotions were high during graduation ceremonies at Harvard, Sandy Creek, and Sutton Saturday afternoon. At the left, Harvard graduates Evelyn Mattice, left, and Kiara Cruz Guadelupe-Gomez hug each other after Guadelupe-Gomez gave Mattice a flower during the flower dedication. Center: Sandy Creek graduate Jack Watts hugs his mom, Sara Dane, during the family recognition part of the ceremony. At the right, Montana Dietz laughs through happy tears while embracing a family member at Sutton’s graduation.


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