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Ephrata choir sings in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata High School band plays in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata band plays in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata band plays in the prelude led by Stephen Goss during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata band plays in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata graduates walk onto the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata crowd looks out on the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata graduates walk onto the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata graduates walk onto the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Ephrata graduates find their seat and wait to be seated during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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The crowd looks out onto the graduates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Superintendent Dr. Brian Troop opens the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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President of the class of 2024 Preston Shaneyfelt addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Dr. Scott Galen, Ephrata High School principal addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Students stand during the recognition of student groups during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Students stand during the recognition of student groups during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Assistant principal Amanda Calhoun recognizes the student groups during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Evelyn Banks the 2024 class vice president addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Salutatorian Emmanuel Moundhala addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Graduates clap during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Valedictorian Tristan Hart addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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The 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Students receive their diplomas and celebrate during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Students receive their diplomas and celebrateduring the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Students receive their diplomas and celebrate during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Angel Callazo-Colon receives his diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Jeremiah Knowles walks off stage with his dploma during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Jianna Long receives her diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Parker Loose receives his diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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The crowd awaits their graduates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Sam McCracken receives his diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Graduates throw their caps in the air during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
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Graduates throw their caps in the air during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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Ephrata choir sings in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata High School band plays in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata band plays in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata band plays in the prelude led by Stephen Goss during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata band plays in the prelude during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata graduates walk onto the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata crowd looks out on the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata graduates walk onto the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata graduates walk onto the field during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Ephrata graduates find their seat and wait to be seated during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
The crowd looks out onto the graduates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Superintendent Dr. Brian Troop opens the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
President of the class of 2024 Preston Shaneyfelt addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Dr. Scott Galen, Ephrata High School principal addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Students stand during the recognition of student groups during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Students stand during the recognition of student groups during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Assistant principal Amanda Calhoun recognizes the student groups during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Evelyn Banks the 2024 class vice president addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Salutatorian Emmanuel Moundhala addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Graduates clap during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Valedictorian Tristan Hart addresses the crowd during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
The 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Students receive their diplomas and celebrate during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Students receive their diplomas and celebrateduring the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Students receive their diplomas and celebrate during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Angel Callazo-Colon receives his diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Jeremiah Knowles walks off stage with his dploma during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Jianna Long receives her diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Parker Loose receives his diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
The crowd awaits their graduates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Sam McCracken receives his diploma and celebrates during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Graduates throw their caps in the air during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
Graduates throw their caps in the air during the 2024 Ephrata High School commencement, at War Memorial Field, June 6, 2024.
- MYKENZIE DAVIS | Lancaster County Weeklies
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