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Wakefield-Marenisco holds graduation

WAKEFIELD-Thirteen graduates were awarded diplomas Friday night at the Wakefield-Marenisco 2015 graduation ceremony.

Superintendent Catherine Shamion said a few opening words and introduced the Wakefield-Marenisco Valedictorian Jennifer Wanink who gave a speech to her classmates.

Wanink emphasized the class motto during her speech, which is a quote from Jack Canfield: "Everything you want is on the other side of fear."

Guest speaker retired Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol, Wakefield alumni from the class of 1987, gave a speech to the graduates as well.

A performance of "The Marching King" was done by the Junior-Senior High School band.