Valedictorian Derek Corey-Goodman delivers his address to the senior class.
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Keyante Atkins, 18, left, congratulates Aaron Williams, 18, after they both received their diplomas.
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Family and friends cheer for their graduates.
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Graduating senior Destiny Hayes, 18, sported colorful shoes.
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West Toledo resident Amanda Thames, center, snaps a photo of her son Patrick Munn as he and other graduating seniors file in.
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Start High School's graduating seniors file in at the beginning of the ceremony.
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"It's really emotional," Brooke Aey, 17, right, said as she and other graduates waited backstage.
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Valedictorian Derek Corey-Goodman, 18, left, jokes with Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant before the start of the ceremony.
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Elijah White, 18, center, smiles as he heads back to his seat after receiving his diploma.
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Keyaree Atkins, 18, center, raises his arms up after receiving his diploma.
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Alayshia Green, 18, waves after receiving her diploma.
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Graduates hold flowers handed to them along with their diplomas.
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Jumoke Ayodeji, 18, center, receives her diploma.
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Graduating senior Jameel Liggens, center, listens as Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant delivers his remarks.
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Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant delivers his address to students, family, and friends.
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Brothers Keyante, left, and Keyaree Atkins, both 18, raise their arms up after gradating.
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