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Stoney Creek Class of 2012 Graduation Marked with Tears, Cheers
Stoney Creek High School's Class of 2012 graduated on Tuesday at Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac.
As parking lots quickly filled up, many supporters of the Stoney Creek High School Class of 2012 opted to walk to Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac for Stoney Creek’s commencement ceremony, rather than wait for one of several shuttles from neighboring lots.
This set the tone for the ceremony: one of great love and support for the graduates.
Stoney Creek principal Larry Goralski spoke fondly of the students of the Class of 2012, proud of their excellence. This was exemplified in his saying to them:
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“Always remember Stoney Creek staff, and Mr. G., love you.”
Commencement speakers Anna Rode, Charles Kern, and Shelby Spahar brought graduates to tears with their memories of time spent at Stoney Creek.
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Kern spoke about things he would have said or done throughout high school if “I had known then what I know now.” A common theme was heard among all three speeches: these students would not be who they are today without Stoney Creek High School.
During the presentation of diplomas, family and friends further showed their support for graduates with the use of air horns and other noise-making devices.
After the ceremony, the air was filled with the sounds of congratulations and general cheer. Graduates reminisced on their high school careers and showed excitement toward their futures.
Class of 2012 Valedictorians
- Megan D’Arcy
- Nicholas Gajdzik
- Sean Keast
- Matthew Rolain
- Kendal Rosalik
- Rachel Watton
Class of 2012 Salutatorian
- Joseph Seeley
Class of 2012 Top Scholars
- Andrew Boe
- Reed Cao
- Nikita Desai
- Aaron Hinchman
- Madeline Nixon
- Anna Rode
- Harman Singh
- Sarah Votaw
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