Saturday Jun 09 2012
The graduating class of 2012 at Placer High School
By: Photos by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
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Libby Machado walks to get her high school diploma in style, barefoot, at the Placer High School Graduation Ceremony.
Libby Machado walks to get her high school diploma in style, barefoot, at the Placer High School Graduation Ceremony.
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The Placer High School valedictorians give their speeches adding a whimsical message.
The Placer High School valedictorians give their speeches adding a whimsical message.
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Family and friends cheer on 2012 graduate Sasha Meekie.
Family and friends cheer on 2012 graduate Sasha Meekie.
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Anna Steever, switches her graduation cap to a Marine cap during the Placer High Graduation. Steever will be heading to Marine boot camp in July.
Anna Steever, switches her graduation cap to a Marine cap during the Placer High Graduation. Steever will be heading to Marine boot camp in July.
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Dakota Hecker gives a thumbs up after graduating from Placer High School.
Dakota Hecker gives a thumbs up after graduating from Placer High School.
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With diplomas in hand, these graduates are ready for summer. From left is Austin Burns, Alec Burnett and Hannah Burgard.
With diplomas in hand, these graduates are ready for summer. From left is Austin Burns, Alec Burnett and Hannah Burgard.
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Placer High students, Holly Hockett, right, Casha Vanderschuur, and Christina McLaughlin cheer on their graduating friends.
Placer High students, Holly Hockett, right, Casha Vanderschuur, and Christina McLaughlin cheer on their graduating friends.
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Kyle Wells give a thumbs up at the graduation ceremony. Wells is heading to University of Reno to study Mechanical Engineering in the fall.
Kyle Wells give a thumbs up at the graduation ceremony. Wells is heading to University of Reno to study Mechanical Engineering in the fall.
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Hannah Kintzel waves to family and friends as she receives her diploma.
Hannah Kintzel waves to family and friends as she receives her diploma.
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Laura Albrecht, graduating valedictorian at Placer High School, helps deliver the speech to the rest of her class with fellow valedictorian.
Laura Albrecht, graduating valedictorian at Placer High School, helps deliver the speech to the rest of her class with fellow valedictorian.
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Seniors on the Placer High School Choir started the graduation ceremony with the National Anthem.
Seniors on the Placer High School Choir started the graduation ceremony with the National Anthem.
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Placer High School graduating class of 2012.
Placer High School graduating class of 2012.
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Placer High graduating valedictorians lead the rest of the class into LeFebvre Stadium.
Placer High graduating valedictorians lead the rest of the class into LeFebvre Stadium.
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A Placer High Graduating senior gets a loud cheer from all the people in the stands as she receives her diploma.
A Placer High Graduating senior gets a loud cheer from all the people in the stands as she receives her diploma.
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Dennis Rodriguez performs a little dance move while walking to accept his diploma.
Dennis Rodriguez performs a little dance move while walking to accept his diploma.
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Placer High Graduate Derek Ikeda celebrates his flipping of the tassel during graduation.
Placer High Graduate Derek Ikeda celebrates his flipping of the tassel during graduation.
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Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
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Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
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Placer High Graduate Sam Bennett explodes onto the field during the final moments of Placer High School Graduation.
Placer High Graduate Sam Bennett explodes onto the field during the final moments of Placer High School Graduation.
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Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
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Bethany DeRenne, left, and Robin Demele make graduating official by flipping the tassel. The graduates are in the 113th class graduating from Placer High School.
Bethany DeRenne, left, and Robin Demele make graduating official by flipping the tassel. The graduates are in the 113th class graduating from Placer High School.
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A sea of green fills the stadium at Placer High as the graduating class of 2012 receives their diplomas in front of thousands of family and friends.
A sea of green fills the stadium at Placer High as the graduating class of 2012 receives their diplomas in front of thousands of family and friends.
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Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
Placer High Graduates cheer as the commencement ceremony ends.
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Marissa Wagner is ready for the summer of her life to begin after graduating Placer High on Saturday.
Marissa Wagner is ready for the summer of her life to begin after graduating Placer High on Saturday.