Ellsworth’s Class of 2024 moves their tassels to symbolize their official status as high school graduates.
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Salutatorian Kayla Kressin (left) and valedictorian Jocelyn Boyle (right) after their graduation.
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Lander Levers speaks on the importance of cherishing every day at the Ellsworth graduation ceremony, held May 24.
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Students throw their caps in the air in celebration of their long-awaited graduation.
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School board member and former Ellsworth High School Principal Mark Stoesz addresses the graduating class before honoring retiring Superintendent Barry Cain.
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Trinity Sjoquist (left) and Axel Simonson (right) walk down the aisle as the Class of 2024 files in for the graduation ceremony.
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First grade teacher Emily Stiemann (left) was honored as the district’s teacher of the year, sponsored by Vino in the Valley and Ellsworth Community School District Foundation, represented by Susan Mitchell (right).
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Outgoing Superintendent Barry Cain shares memories from the years on the job.
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Lilly Clark shares advice for the graduating class during their next adventure.
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Three of the members of Ellsworth’s vocal jazz ensemble sing “In My Life” during the Class of 2024 graduation.
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Nyla Wilford shakes hands with school board member Michael Petersen and receives diploma.
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