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Graduation Day Brought Cheers and Tears for Norcross High's Class of 2011
While family and friends watched with pride, 519 seniors received their diplomas.
We offer our congratulations from Peachtree Corners-Berekely Lake Patch to all of our fine young graduating citizens and wish them success in their new endeavors.
Andrea Howard, Valedictorian, earned the first position in her class with Salutatorian Kristen Knowles as her running mate in the list of 115 honor graduates with minimum average grades of 90.
Graduation ceremonies for all of the almost 9,000 Gwinnett County high school seniors took place at the Gwinnett Center Arena, as well as various high school stadiums and ballrooms this past week beginning on the 23rd and extending from the 27th through Memorial Day.
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Our community can be proud of the achievements as 88 percent of graduates plan to continue their education either in college or post secondary schools. This April totaled over $108 million offered in academic, athletic, and military scholarships with more than $75 million earned for academic achievement.
More than 50 percent of the graduating class of 2011 got a jump start in their college careers with credits earned in Advanced Placement studies through their high school years.