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Carla Clark | For The Republic
Sign congratulating graduates of the Fifty-First Annual Commencement at Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Cheyenne Lund hold her decorated mortarboard during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Julia Beckort and Erin Walters get ready during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Jennifer Steinwedel secures the mortarboard of MacKenzie Bailey with bobby pins during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Students line up for the processional during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Mia Hess, Allyson Herold, and Madison Valentine with their decorated mortarboards during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Willow Gambill wears a pin and has a photo to go in her mortarboard of her Papaw Jerry Maley, who passed away in December, so he could be with her during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
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Anna Asher, second from right, and Lily Asher, at right, use their phone as a mirror to get ready during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For the Republic
Balloons and a Hello Kitty toy for one of the graduates during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Attendees fill the gym during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Attendees fill the gym during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
BCSC Superintendent Dr. Jim Roberts leads the building leaders, staff and teachers into the gym during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Percussionists Philip Mattern and Ivan Jones keep the beat for Pomp and Circumstance during the processional for the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Members of the graduating class file into the gym to the sound of Pomp and Circumstance during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Tim Brookshire, at left, leads the band as they play Pomp and Circumstance during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Attendees yell and wave as graduates enter the gym during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
The graduating class of 2024 during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
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Dr. Michael Parsons, principal, gives the welcome and remarks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Dr. Michael Parsons, principal, gives the welcome and remarks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Erin Walters, salutatorian, speaks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Erin Walters, salutatorian, speaks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Greta Hemmerlein, valedictorian, speaks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Greta Hemmerlein, valedictorian, speaks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Laurie Chamblee, assistant principal, gives the introduction of the class during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Dr. Jim Roberts, BCSC superintendent, gives his remarks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Dr. Jim Roberts, BCSC superintendent, gives his remarks during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Anna Asher takes a selfie after she receives her diploma during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Bryce Campbell shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts after he received his diploma during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
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Bo Westhafer Crough shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Johnathan Ismael De La Cruz shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Hannah Gladden shakes hands with Dr. Jim Roberts during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Chloe Hiatt adjusts her pink mortarboard during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Students stand after receiving their diplomas during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
The turning of the tassels during the Fifty-First Annual Commencement of Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, May 25, 2024.





