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Congratulating The Class Of 2021: John Cross Of Mira Costa High School
Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The high school seniors of 2021 have had an experience like no other in a century — a year upended by a pandemic and by lockdowns that kept them from enjoying many of the activities that previous seniors have taken for granted.
Patch hopes to help make it up to those seniors by giving them a special sendoff. We asked parents and other family members to pay tribute to this year’s grads using a special submission form so we can publish those tributes one by one.
John Cross will graduate from Mira Costa High School.
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Plans after graduation: Trying to decide between United States Air Force and college
Accomplishments: Saxophonist in band all four years, culminating with the Wind Symphony. Marching band, including learning to march with a Tuba (no mean feat!).
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Special message: John; I know that this last year has been particularly challenging; missing marching band and your friends. I’m so proud of the resilience and maturity you have displayed dealing with these difficult times! Your future is so bright! Love Mom and Hunter
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