Olivia Carlson uses her phone Sunday to make sure everything is just in the right place as she prepares for the 63rd commencement at St. Edmond Catholic High School.
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MaKayla Allison, at left, along with Molly Lennon, right, pretend to be asleep for a picture before the start of the 63rd commencement at St. Edmond Catholic High School.
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St. Edmond Catholic Schools teacher Emily Van Egmond goes over the graduation plans with Cade Naughton and Jack Rasmussen, right. The paid had missed rehearsal due to a sports event.
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Sam Loerts and Emma Hergenreter walk proudly into the gym to receive their diplomas at the 63rd commencement at St. Edmond Catholic High School Sunday afternoon.
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Framed by a library table covered with coat hangers, phones and car keys, some of the Class of 2018 get ready to line up for graduation Sunday afternoon at St. Edmond Catholic High School.
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The St. Edmond Catholic High School Class of 2018 gathers in a circle Sunday morning as class president Haley Ledford talks to them one last time as a group.
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The St. Edmond Catholic High School Class of 2018 gathers in the hall for one last prayer together Sunday afternoon before the start of commencement.
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Attending his second graduation, this time in green, Isaac Lursen is recognized Sunday afternoon at the St. Edmond Catholic High School commencement. Lursen graduated from Iowa Central Community College May 10.
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Sam Loerts looks a little nerveous as he’s about to take the stage to receive his diploma Sunday afternoon during the St. Edmond Catholic High School commencement. Loerts was one of the first students in line.