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Clawson High School Graduates Begin New Journey

One hundred and thirty-seven graduates crossed the stage in the Clawson High School gymnasium on Sunday.

There were tears of joy, cheers, laughter and an echoing of applause Sunday in the gymnasium as 137 graduates crossed the stage and entered a new chapter in their lives.

Parents and supporters packed the sweltering gym on an afternoon when temperatures outside reached the mid-80s. But it was clear that the heat would not stop the crowd from yelling or the graduates from smiling ear to ear. They had come too far.

Graduates reflected on their grade-school days as they listened to Alyssa Forsyth's senior-memories speech and received inspiring words from their fellow classmates and school faculty during the ceremony.

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“We must welcome the future with open arms and realize that we have only created a small chapter of our lives,” co-salutatorian said in his address. “Never give up on your dreams, for a dream deferred can still be achieved. Never lose hope, for every night will bring another day.”

Principal Ryan Sines also offered some words of wisdom to the graduates.

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“Dare to believe in what is possible," Sines said, "and instill in others that same sense of possibility. It will take courage. Optimism is a choice. And cynicism and disengagement is the easy way out.”

Check out the photos and video from our coverage of the ceremony. If you have graduation photos that you'd like to share on Clawson Patch, email them to local editor Nicquel Terry at nicquel.terry@patch.com.


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