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Free State High graduates toss their caps to conclude the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Free State High School celebrated its graduating seniors on Tuesday night. According to the Lawrence school district, 427 students are in this year’s graduating class at Free State, including 28 valedictorians. The senior speakers were Ruby Godsey and Ava Rivera.

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Faculty wave as they escort graduates to the field at Free State High on May 21, 2024.

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Families gather in FSHS stadium after the ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Free State student and guest speaker Ava Rivera receives her diploma on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Families cheer during the graduation at Free State High on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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A Free State graduate shakes hands with Superintendent Anthony Lewis on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Graduates applaud fellow students during the presentation of diplomas on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Lawrence School Board President Kelly Jones gives a speech during the Free State High graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Free State graduates stand during the ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

A plane flies over FSHS stadium as part of the 2024 graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

People watch the flyover during the graduation ceremony at FSHS on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Free State Principal Amy McAnarney and Superintendent Anthony Lewis hand diplomas to graduates on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Free State Principal Amy McAnarney addresses the senior class during graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Parents wave to students from the stands of FSHS stadium on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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Ruby Godsey laughs during the speech “It’s Just The Beginning” at Free State’s graduation on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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School Board President Kelly Jones attends Free State’s graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Superintendent Anthony Lewis begins the commencement at Free State High on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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The Free State High graduates stand in front of faculty to receive their diplomas at FSHS stadium on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Graduates line up for the commencement at FSHS stadium on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Families gather for the 2024 Free State High commencement ceremony at FSHS stadium on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.