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The Houston class of 2023 gathers outside before the start of their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 21.
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Houston Class President Hayden Mowery leads his class in turning their tassels during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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The railroad bridge that is signed by members of each year’s Houston graduating class has the memorial “Forever in our hearts Hayley and Dalton.”
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Valedictorian Anna Henry speaks during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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Seats with flowers and photos were placed in memory of Dalton Thomas Shank, left, and Hayley Mariah Worden at the 2023 Houston graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 21.
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Valedictorian Alexander Kellersmith speaks during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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Valedictorian Hayden Mowery speaks during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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Valedictorian Bryce Sauvie speaks during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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Salutatorian Lainey Peacock speaks during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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Superintendent Ryan Maier, left, hands Valedictorian Addy Frohne an academic award during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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Emily Nicole Hollinger walks away with her diploma during the 2023 Houston High School graduation on Sunday, May 21.
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