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PHOTOS: Northfield ALC Graduates 31 Students
Families and friends gathered Wednesday at Longfellow School to honor the class of 2011.
Wednesday marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another for the class of 2011.
Senior speaker Gloria Serrano shared a tearful address that illustrated the ALC's talent for reaching out to students and keeping them motivated.
"Teachers were always available to speak with me," she said, adding that she found their availability made a big difference in how she approached her studies.
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Serrano moved from Los Angeles to Northfield to re-task herself and to ensure her child had a safe environment in which to grow up.
The ceremony began with Claudia Soto-Rangel singing and playing The Beates' "In My Life" on guitar.
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Superintendent Chris Richarson spoke to the audience and students about commitment and seniors were treated to an individualized recognition by a faculty member as they received their diplomas.
Graduating this year were:
Alyssa Anderson, Cassidy Bates, Jeffrey Briskie, Schuyler Brook, Nathaniel Budig, Clotel Clark, Dean Crooks, Emma Docken, Jessica Flynn, Janneth Garcia, Antonio Grego, Miranda Hirdler, Andrew Johnson-Jorgenson, Brent Kasel, Cassandra Laine, Nicole Lieske, Erin Maher, Kathleen Mills, Sarah Murphy, Brianna Pexa, Jose Saucedo, Christopher Scheuer, Rebecca Schiller, Tessa Schultz, Derek Seaver, Gloria Serrano, Christian Smith, Raisa Sosa, Claudia Soto-Rangel, Morgan Sticha and Adam Wille.