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Photos: Commencement at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley

The School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley held its graduation ceremony Thursday night. Many of the 168 students went barefoot for the ceremony and donated their shoes to Lewis House.

The in Apple Valley held its graduation ceremony Thursday night; 168 seniors crossed the stage, signifying their successful completion of high school.

It's tradition for the students to graduate in bare feet; this year they donated shoes to Lewis House, an organization with 360 Communities that helps women and children affected by domestic or sexual violence.

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