Madalyn Larson smiles while exiting the stage at Missouri Valley's graduation and commencement ceremony held on Saturday.
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School board member John Ferris hands a diploma to his daughter, Hailey.
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Missouri Valley High School principal Kristie Mason, who is soon entering retirement, embraced each student as they crossed the stage on Saturday, including Maya Zappia.
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Wesley Fox turns his tassel at Missouri Valley's graduation ceremony on Saturday.
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Maya Zappia and Alivia Porter smirk while sharing class memories.
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Soon-to-be-retired Missouri Valley High School principal Kristie Mason gets emotional while being recognized for her time with the school district.
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Many students use their caps to show thanks, show personality or send a message. This student's cap has a picture of loved ones with the message, "This one's for you guys."
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This cap reads, "All that I am and hope to be I owe to all those who believed in me."
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Two different approaches to graduation caps: A Mazda Miata pun and a hopeful look towards the future.
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"It's a beautiful day to save lives."
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"At last I see the light," in memory of C. Ray Pike.
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Bella Boruff gives the welcome address at Missouri Valley's commencement ceremony on Saturday.
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Jackson Harrison announced the acceptance of diplomas at Missouri Valley's commencement ceremony on Saturday.
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MVHS principal Kristie Mason reveals her plan to avoid showing tears during her final speech before retirement.
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More caps from Missouri Valley's commencement ceremony on Saturday.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Missouri Valley's Hailey Ferris is all smiles after receiving her high school diploma from John Ferris, a member of the Missouri Valley School Board, on May 11 at Missouri Valley.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Missouri Valley's Henley Arbaugh is all smiles after receiving her high school diploma on May 11.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Missouri Valley's Kasey Christensen and Riley Radke are all smiles after the awards ceremony on May 7 at Missouri Valley.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Bella Boruff and Marissa Birke are all smiles after receiving their high school diploma on May 11.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Missouri Valley's Riley Radke (left) and Cameron Rolli have successfully passed the first level of their lives, and are ready for new life adventures.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Missouri Valley's Maya Zappia and Crystal Martinez are all smiles after receiving their high school diplomas on May 11.
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2024 MVHS Graduation: Nicholas May is off to new life adventures after receiving his high school diploma on May 11 at Misouri Valley.
photo: Matt Gengler
2024 MVHS Graduation: Missouri Valley's Brody Lager, Ben Hansen and Dane Janssen are all smiles after receiving their high school diplomas on May 11.
photo: Matt Gengler
