Images from Wednesday night’s commencement ceremony at Lawrence Free State High School.

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Free State seniors wait for the start of their 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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From left Jennifer Gottstein, Thomas Gottstein and Alexandra Wendt adjust their caps in a strong wind at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Ruth Maina runs into the stadium to line up with her classmates, minutes before the start of Free State High Schools 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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The Free State senior class listens to a speech titled "Survivor" by their classmate Logan Hassig at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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With a little flair for fashion Colin O'Neal participates in Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013. "I just like red bow-ties", said O'Neal.

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Three Firebird girls wearing fashionable heeled shoes prepare to step out at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Logan Hassig, left, and Wilson Hack visit before the start of Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013. Hassig and Hack both gave commencement speeches to the graduating class.

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Elaine Elliott waves to the students after being selected Educator of the Year by the senior class at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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The 2013 senior class participates in Free State High Schools commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22.

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Valedictorians of the class of 2013, stand to be recognized during Free State High Schools 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Seniors participate in Free State High Schools 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Sehie Koh, left, stands with her fellow classmates during Free State High Schools2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Nick Hay and Kylie Dever high-five each other at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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A senior steps before a backdrop for a photograph with his diploma at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Jordan Collins waves to family and friends after getting her diploma at Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of Free States 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Rosemary Black and Madison Ballinger hug after Free State High Schools 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.

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Delphina Vaeono is lifted by her cousin Doug Bittinger, left and her uncle Tony Vaeono after Free State High Schools 2013 commencement ceremony Wednesday night, May 22, 2013.