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West Stokes High School Class of 2013 graduates
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>West Stokes Principal Tony George addresses students at the 2013 graduation ceremony.</p>

Meghann Evans | The Stokes News

West Stokes Principal Tony George addresses students at the 2013 graduation ceremony.

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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>Students leave the West Stokes football field as 2013 graduates.</p>

Meghann Evans | The Stokes News

Students leave the West Stokes football field as 2013 graduates.

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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>Valedictorian McKayla Ashton Newsome speaks at the 2013 West Stokes graduation.</p>

Meghann Evans | The Stokes News

Valedictorian McKayla Ashton Newsome speaks at the 2013 West Stokes graduation.

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The 2013 class of West Stokes High School celebrated their graduation Saturday morning in a stadium full of family and friends.

The rain held off for the ceremony, which included speeches, musical performances, the conferring of diplomas, and even the Harlem Shake.

“I’ve watched you grow and mature into outstanding young people,” said Principal Tony George to the graduates.

Check out next week’s edition of The Stokes News for a full story.

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