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Congratulations, Patrick Jones!
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Melrose doubles up on valedictorians - TSDMemphis.com
To say Camille “Cami” Taylor and Tarrell Charles were fierce academic rivals at Melrose High School would be inaccurate. As a matter of fact, Taylor and Charles are “best buds.” Not only were they school mates, they both work in FedEx hub. Both were eyeing that valedictorian spot well before senior
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Meghan Markle On George Floyds Killing: People Have Said Enough
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Search on for 16 Covid-19 positive pupils who evaded school quarantine | News24
A group of 16 pupils with Covid-19 evaded quarantine at Makaula Secondary School in KwaBhaca, where a total of 204 learners and teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Review: Every reason to tune into final season of 13 Reasons Why
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Seniors soar on graduation day | The True Citizen
FCA held its commencement ceremony on Friday night, where a total of 11 graduates received their diplomas. EBA’s Class of 2020 held its ceremony on the school’s football field […]
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Charleston County School District to provide Full-Time Virtual academy option for students
Charleston County School District will offer a Full-time Virtual Academy during the 2020-2021 school year. The option provides a quality curriculum and instruction with a more flexible environment than the traditional school setting. As a full-time online public Kindergarten-12th grade program, the
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Community Mobilizes to Halt State Bill Requiring Oakland to Close Public Schools and Sell Public Property
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MAKAILA N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Makaila N. Wade, as she graduated from McKeesport Area High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MAKAILA N. WADE, McKeesport Area High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Tie Breaker Ruling in Perspective: A Plaintiff Looks Back on the Historic U.S. Supreme Court Decision of 2007
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Illinois Teen Named Valedictorian Sixty Years After Grandmother Earned the Same Title
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Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship - WS Chronicle
Last week, the Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club presented their 2020 Mary Garber Scholarship at the Winston Lake YMCA. This year’s recipient is Tatiyana Cannon of Parkland High School. The post Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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US debates school reopening, WHO warns 'no return to normal' - Black News Channel
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He Used to Settle for As and Bs Until He Was Inspired By Another Student. Now He Holds the Record for the Highest GPA At His Florida High School
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—ELGIN BAYLOR OLIVER II, Gateway High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Elgin Baylor Oliver II, as he graduated from Gateway High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—ELGIN BAYLOR OLIVER II, Gateway High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—TONI MARIE MARTELLO, Woodland Hills High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Toni Marie Martello, as she graduated from Woodland Hills High School.  The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—TONI MARIE MARTELLO, Woodland Hills High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Kenya cancels 2020 school year, classes to resume next year | Africanews
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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NATEL BLESSITT, Pittsburgh Obama High School | New Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Natel Blessitt, as he graduated from Pittsburgh Obama High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NATEL BLESSITT, Pittsburgh Obama High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Most HISD curbside summer meals sites to close for two weeks beginning Friday, July 3 - DefenderNetwork.com
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