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Several graduations set for this week
The Monroe News
Several area schools will hold graduation ceremonies this week.
Jefferson High School will hold its graduation at 6 tonight on the Marc L. Cisco Alumni Football Field.
The rain dates are Thursday and Friday.
Families will sit in pods and masks are required.
Each senior received seven tickets; the maximum audience is 1,000.
Graduating are 124 students.
Speaking will be the school’s eight valedictorians, one salutatorian, Superintendent S. Michael Petty and principals Dave Vensel (retired) and Millie J. Grow (interim).
The valedictorians are Thomas Boggs, Madison Dennis, Nicholas Jablonski, Sarah Johnson, Brooke Lavoie, Kline Peare, Shea Peare and William Robinson.