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Graduation 2013: Wiregrass Ranch High

 
Wiregrass Ranch graduate Stephen Dingwall waves to the crowd after receiving his diploma on Saturday at the Sun Dome.
Wiregrass Ranch graduate Stephen Dingwall waves to the crowd after receiving his diploma on Saturday at the Sun Dome.
Published June 3, 2013

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Number of graduates: 401

Valedictorians: Hannah Eder and Nikita Shah

Salutatorian: Emily Payne

Speakers: Principal Robyn White, Ray Bonti (outgoing principal), valedictorians Eder and Shah, salutatorian Payne, student council president Danielle Long and senior class president Shanice Chancy

Quote: "Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination," Payne, quoting President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Shining moments: Wiregrass graduates were awarded more than $2 million in scholarships. Sixteen graduates have signed letter of intent to play sports in college level.

Interesting visuals: Before the graduates walked across the stage, the 26 students who have enlisted in the armed forces stood up and were given a round of applause as they waved small American flags.

Allie Davison, Auburn University, tb-two* staff