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Rockwood Summit Has Special Graduation Ceremony For One of its Own
Students and staff of the school turn out to provide a graduation ceremony for a student unable to attend regular commencement exercises.
Editor's Note: From the Rockwood School District comes a photo gallery that shows school-wide support for a student who was unable to attend commencement exercises on May 23 due to an illness.
Nearly 300 students, staff and parents showed their support for Paul Marler, a senior at , during a special graduation ceremony held in his honor May 25. Marler was unable to attend Rockwood Summit’s Commencement Ceremony on May 23 due to a medical illness.
The ceremony began with performances by the Rockwood Summit choir, orchestra and band. Principal Renee Trotier then spoke about the character of the Class of 2012.
“I’m in awe with the amount of support shown here today,” Trotier said with regard to the number of students in attendance. “Rockwood Summit prides itself on being a family and today is another example of this.”
After Marler received his diploma from the Rockwood Board of Education, he made his way down a receiving line comprised of teachers and staff from his Rockwood career. With a smile on his face, Marler commented on the ceremony’s turnout.
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“It’s a nice feeling to know so many people came to celebrate this milestone with me,” said Marler. “It means a lot.”
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