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East Palestine 140th annual commencement

Shown from left are valedictorians Olivia Snedeker, Cami Kridler, Gabriella Kirbaugh, Olivia Dyke and Kayla Bland. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
High School Principal Dwayne Pavkovich presents the class of 2026. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Shown is Valedictorian Olivia Snedeker. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Shown is Valedictorian Cami Kridler. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Shown is Valedictorian Gabriella Kirbaugh. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Shown is Valedictorian Olivia Dyke. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Shown is Valedictorian Kayla Bland. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Shown is Board of Education President Don Carson. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)

The East Palestine community turned out in force to celebrate the graduating class of 2026, and the 50th anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1976 at the district’s 140th annual commencement ceremony Saturday. The class of 2026 included 71 graduates with five valedictorians. The ceremony was initially set to be held outdoors at Reid Memorial Stadium but was moved inside the high school auditorium due to a storm.

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