052518 Marian Central Graduation (wr)

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Ian Brzeski stands with friends before the start of commencement ceremonies Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Katrina Dionela smiles before heading into the commencement ceremony with classmates Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Michael Burke listens to a speaker during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Harrison Beck smiles before the start of commencement ceremonies Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Valedictorian Casey Wells laughs during a speech at the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Shelby Truckenbrod walks to the stage after being recognized for academic honors during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Mark Gardner hugs Principal Debra Novy while wife Jennie Gardner reacts after being presented with an honorary diploma for their son, Tyler Gardner, who died in 2017, during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Valedictorian Casey Wells addresses his classmates during the Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Jennie Gardner holds an honorary diploma given to her son, Tyler Gardner, who died in 2017, at the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Vannessa Garrelts walks across the stage to receive her diploma during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Madeline Miller waits to be called on stage to receive her diploma during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Jacob Potthoff shakes hands with Superintendent Steve Baldwin during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Rev. David J. Malloy presents students with diplomas during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Sarah Hogan smiles at the close of the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Assistant Principal Cheryl Loy leads the Class of 2018 into Landers Pavilion Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Students (from left) Jamie Kalamaras, Lauren Hubbuch and Anna Thompson sing the National Anthem during the Class of 2018 Commencement Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

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Marian Central students stand at the close of the commencement ceremony Friday, May 25, 2018 at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.