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Arlington Catholic Graduation in Photos

Patch was there to capture every moment from Friday's graduation. Here are some of the best shots.

For graduate Abigail Horgan, the feeling of the first hello as a freshman at  is the same as the feeling of her last goodbye as a senior.

Horgan, valedictorian of the class of 2011, told her classmates at graduation on Friday that the feeling is of fear, uncertainty of what the future may bring the new graduates. But she is ready.

“Embark on the journey with confidence,” Horgan told her classmates. “Know that we are ready for whatever life can throw at us.”

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On Friday, friends, teachers and family members packed Bentley University’s Dana Athletic Center in Waltham. Some yelled when their graduates walked on stage. Others shed a few tears.

Arlington Patch was there to capture every moment. So sit back and enjoy this photo gallery. Also, check out .

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Check back on Tuesday, May 31, for a special video from Friday's Cougar graduation.

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