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Charlotte Loheid, left, helps classmate Emmalee Richards with her cords before they take part in their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 gather outside the main entrance to the school before their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kendall Combest smile during a video call with her cousin Annabelle Little before her commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 gather outside the main entrance to the school before their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Carolyn Ruiz, left, helps classmate Karina Hernandez with her cap before they take part in their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 gather in the foyer before their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Obed Oliva, from left, Ary Arroyo and Osvaldo Quintero chat before their before their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 wait to take part in their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 wait to take part in their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Johnathan Barbieri waits to take part in his commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A 2024 tassel hangs off Zulmi Ferrer’s cap as she waits to take part in her commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Gavin Bayne organizes his graduation cords as he waits to take part in his commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 wait to take part in their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
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Naysha Batista, left, and Nora Baudat play a game of Heads Up before their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Valedictorian Alex Osburn practices her speech before her commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Macro Avila tries to stay cool as he waits to take part in his commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic School Resource Officer Sgt. Julie Smith talks with members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 before their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 make their way to the gymnasium for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 make their way to the gymnasium for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 make their way to the gymnasium for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators watch as members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 make their way to the gymnasium for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators watch as members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 take part in the processional for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brian Clark shoots video of his son Alex Clark, Columbus North senior class president, walking onto the stage for his commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators shoot video during the processional for Columbus North’s class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 prepare to take their seats for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators cheer during the processional for Columbus North’s class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 prepare to take their seats for their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators gather for the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators gather for the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North senior class president Alex Clark addresses his classmates during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s Class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Salutatorian Mackenzie Meyer addresses her classmates during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s Class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 listen to a speech by their salutatorian Mackenzie Meyer during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Salutatorian Mackenzie Meyer addresses her classmates during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s Class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Valedictorian Alex Osburn addresses her classmates during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s Class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 listen to a speech by their valedictorian Alex Osburn during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North Principal David Clark presents Columbus North’s class of 2024 to Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts addresses Columbus North’s class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts addresses Columbus North’s class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts addresses Columbus North’s class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Jude Abdallah shakes hands with Columbus North Principal David Clark during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Angel-Cinora Ada Affana shakes hands with Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts after receiving her diploma during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Laney Acton shakes hands with Columbus North Principal David Clark during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Caydin Anderson shakes hands with Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Superintendent Jim Roberts after receiving his diploma during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of Columbus North’s class of 2024 wait to go back to their seats after receiving their diplomas during the commencement ceremony for Columbus North’s class of 2024 at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
