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Graduating Class of 2015

June 3, 2015

PHOTOS BY VINCENT FRANCO

Staff and family gathered on Thyberg field to celebrate the achievements of the students of WCHS who graduated on June 2. Five hundred forty-two students received their diplomas. Congratulations Class of 2015!

 

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