Students and alumni stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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A framed portrait and letter from President Barack Obama is on display.
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Waite Indian mascot Jason Kendall, a junior at the school, races through the Grant Murray Field House carrying the school's flag.
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The Waite High School marching band prepares to play the alma mater.
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Daveon Lofton, left, has a laugh with fellow sophomore Dajanay Wells as he offers to feed her cake.
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Principal David Yenrick takes the microphone.
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Jean Clark, chairman of the Waite Alumni Association, speaks.
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Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant takes the stage.
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Alumni are first in line for a piece of cake following the ceremony.
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