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Sunday was the big day! Our Comet seniors are now officially alumni -- Class of 2024! Enjoy this gallery of pictures from graduation day.

The band started us off with Pomp & Circumstance as the seniors began filing into the room, two-by-two.

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Student Board Representative Athena Brown was the Emcee for the event.

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Board President Lorie Fox introduced the 50-year Coleman graduates. Thank you to all the Coleman Comet Class of 1974 for returning to receive this special honor!

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The Class of 2024 selected one of their former Coleman Elementary teachers Mrs. Lisa Robbins as their keynote speaker.

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The grads joined the choir to sing their last song together as a group.

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Similarly, the senior band members joined the band to play the last song of their choice.

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Next up were the valedictorian speeches! Kierra Allen and Alexis Germain both reflected on their time at Coleman and encouraged their classmates to do great things in the future.

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Then it was time for the senior slideshow. Graduates and their families enjoyed viewing senior photos, baby pictures, and pictures of memories throughout the years.

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Then it was time! Principal Jen Hess asked the seniors to line up to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.

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Pictured here is each senior with their diploma, in walking order.

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Superintendent Jen McCormack rounded out the end of the ceremony with an inspiring speech for the Class of 2024.

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Graduates turned their tassels to the left to signify their new status as Comet alumni.

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They did it! The band played while the new grads left the gymnasium.

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CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2024! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU!

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For more pictures, check out the Midland Daily News article:

https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/coleman-high-celebrates-42-graduates-19467009.php?sid=655259c43a9f1a20810ce4b2&ss=A&st_rid=750a6067-7d4a-4d12-b2a4-b53b9da4a79d&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=briefing&utm_campaign=mdn_afternoon_subscriber