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High school graduations are a time of celebration, not only for the graduate but for the families who supported them for the last 13 years. School staff also celebrate as graduation marks a time when they get to slow a little and also revel in the success of their students.

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It took a few hours but just about every name of the Wetumpka High School Class of 2025 was called Thursday during an awards program. The school celebrated those who have enlisted in the military, those who earned academic, athletic, music and theater scholarships and presented a number of c…