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Rachel Seymour

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Ryan Sayler, is pictured in this photograph from December 2006 where he and four other Lawrence police officers received the Medal of Valor, the department's highest award, for their efforts to save residents of burning buildings in the Boardwalk Apartment fire in 2006. Four officers were involved in rescue efforts at the Boardwalk Apartments in the fall of 2006.

Cathy Maxon searches for her son Casey during the start of the Lawrence High commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

Alexandra Hyler finishes her speech with a text message during the Lawrence High School commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Hyler ended her speech by texting her final words to some of her peers. The end of her speech can also be found on her Facebook status, she said.

Lawrence High School principal Steve Nilhas congratulates Julia Harris during the commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium. More than 300 Lawrence High students were honored during Sunday's celebrations.

Skyler Criswell and Will Conley (glasses) celebrate during the teacher awards of the Lawrence High School commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

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