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Graduates, from left, Hailey Thomas, McKenzie Funk and Carly Merlo pose with their caps following the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Deven Hankins, a Gerstell student since Pre-K, stands to be recognized as his student bio is read during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Valedictorian Grace Vaeth addresses the audience during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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A group of graduates, from left, Kevin Malone, Deven Hankins and Reece Early pose for a group photo before the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Kevin Malone poses with his diploma during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Family of a graduate applaud as their loved-one's name is called during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Tyler Tillery bows his head in prayer during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Kitty Clement is surrounded by dignitaries as she poses with her diploma during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Graduates make their entrance during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Carly Merlo pumps fists with a school administrator Brian Abbott after accepting her diploma during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Male graduates pose for a group photo before the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Gabby Manning walks with fellow graduates at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Gabby Manning, right, embraces McKenzie Funk after performing a musical selection with painist Grace Vaeth during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Noel Talbot stands to be recognized as her student bio is read during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Graduates listen to a speaker during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Jordan Marcus proudly shows off his diploma during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Graduates laugh at an ancedote from a student's bio during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Tyler Tillery admires his diploma as he accepts it from school founder Dr. Frederick Smith during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Graduates Reece Early, left, and Antonio Holland, right, are embraced by family members at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Female graduates pose for a group photo before the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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Graduates make their entrance during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
Graduates, from left, Hailey Thomas, McKenzie Funk and Carly Merlo pose with their caps following the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at Gerstell Academy on Friday, June 7.
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