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ongratulations, Class of 2019! I’m sure the past four years have not been easy — spending long nights cramming for finals, dealing with pop quizzes first thing in the morning, trying to find a way to squeeze in time for a social life between homework and your shifts at your part-time job, etc. The trials and tribulations of your teenage years all come to a head, however, when your name is finally called and you receive that new diploma, officially ushering you and your classmates into adulthood. Sure, graduation may seem kind of hokey — those caps and gowns aren’t going to land you on the front cover of GQ or Cosmo anytime soon — but it’s a celebration of how far you all have come over the past 18 years of your life. Take pride in your growth, and make sure to thank the teachers, mentors and your friends and family who helped shape you into the young adult you are today. While your futures may take you across the country — or perhaps across the globe — don’t ever forget your roots. There’s always a place called home for you here in our Foothills. Without further ado, the Tryon Daily Bulletin would like to present to you, our readers, the Class of 2019!
Lake Lure Classical Academy
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Landrum High School
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Polk County Early College
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Polk County High School
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LAKE LURE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 2019 Senior Class Graduation date: June 6, 2019
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he Lake Lure Classical Academy Class of 2019 graduates on Thursday, June 6, at 2 p.m. at the Isothermal Community College Foundation. The members of the Class of 2019 has distinguished themselves with their community service and academic achievements. For their legacy project, this year’s class will donate two raptor sculptures, which will be prominently displayed at the school entrance. The entire Lake Lure Classical Academy community wishes the Class of 2019 all of the best on the next phase of their lives. Tom Keever Executive Director, Lake Lure Classical Academy
“Bobby” Robert Adams
Cassie Brondolo
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“Anna” Robinson Adrayana
Derek Englehardt
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Eric Anderson
Molly Austin
Rhett Ballard
Isabel Gregg
Jacob Hardin
Katlynn Hansford
Sarah Hornback
Katelyn Jones
Madisynn Jones
Colby Herman
John Hernandez
Cora Kellogg
Jesse Lancaster
“Liv” Giurintano Madeline
Faith O’Dea
Richard Parker IV
Angelina Sena
Atticus Sherrill
Jeremiah Peeples
Amber Raulerson
“DJ” David Steele
Stephen Snyder
“Becca” Rebecca Scholes
Desmon Turner
Jacob Walker
Mercy Witherspoon
Judah Zdziarski
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LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 Senior Class
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t is my distinct honor to introduce the Landrum High School Class of 2019. I have had the privilege of watching this group of students grow into young men and women who are prepared for the exciting new journeys ahead of them. The milestone of high school graduation is one of the most exciting events in life, which presents unlimited opportunities. Whether our students are headed off to college or into the workforce, they will have endless opportunities to utilize their unique and individual experiences to make a positive difference and impact change. On behalf of Spartanburg School District One and the board of trustees, I would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments, hard work, sacrifices and successes of each and every one of the 2019 graduates of Landrum High School. Congratulations, and best of luck in all of your future endeavors! Dr. Ronald W. Garner, Superintendent
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Taylor Akins
Jhonatan Alviar
Apollonia Armshaw
Mya Arrigo
Alison Ayers
Carson Bailey
Dayne Bailey
Blake Barnwell
Faith Barnwell
Juan Barron
Abigail Billiu
Keith Blackwell
Sam Blackwell
Joshua Blalock
Ashely Blanton
Dylan Blanton
Colton Bohon
Gracie Bohon
Reagan Bradley
Zachary Brock
Christian Brondell
Zachary Brown
Zoie Burgess
Doris Burnette
Erika Burnette
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Garrett Burrell
Samantha Burrell
Taylor Campbell
Tyleek Campbell
Abigail Campuzano
Chandler Carroll
Andrew Cash
Shelby Chacon
Michael Clark
Caleb Cohen
Margaret Cooper
Julissa Corrales
Caitlyn Cox
Madison Crocker
Brendyn Daugherty
William Delucca
Kathryn Dezern
Marley Dickson
Blake Dill
Cory Dillon
Abigail Doerr
Chase Dotson
Samuel Driggers
Kane Duncan
Mason Dimsdale
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Zachary Dyer
Daniel Erwin
Madeline Farmer
Madison Finucan
Jacob Fitch
Dixie Fortenberry
Trent Foxworth
Kevon Green
Paige Gutowski
Lindsey Hardin
Connor Harmon
Hunter Harris
Sarah Harris
Elizabeth Harrison
Ellie Hatchette
Breana Henderson
Haley Hewitt
John Hightower
Walter Hilsman
Sierra Hooper
Megan Hormell
Lynzie Hulle
Austin Hutchins
Makena Israel
Marah Israel
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Emmani Jackson
Gabriel Jackson
MaKenna Jackson
Brianne Johnson
Keltner Devon
Isaac King
Sarah King
Ayden Laing
Jadon Lane
Andrew Larson
Cody Lee
John Levister
Immanuel Link
Miranda Long
Blake Mace
Cheyanna Mace
Michael Magee
Sukhmun Mander
Blake Martin
Lily Mathis
Tallon McAbee
Maria McCarty
Wyatt McInerney
Thomas McMillan
Jacob Mefford
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Hannah Meredith
Shyone Miller
Brooke Murray
Jonathan Olson
Bryson Owens
Alexis Page
Abigail Painter
Ben Painter
Kaitlyn Painter
Mauricio Paniagua -Garcia
Ashley Parris
Leah Phillips
Cree Plumley-Waters
Adam Powell
Maggie Powell
Miccoa Price
Kate Pruitt
Kolbe Pruitt
Laura Pryor
Stephen Quinn
Jessica Ravan
Kayla Reizer
Ethan Robinson
Zamian Rollins
Nathan Pittman
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Alexander Root
Andrew Scruggs
Destiny Scruggs
Hunter Sharron
John Siary
Abbie Sliver
Joshua Simmons
Alexandra Skeie
Chloe Smith
Rachel Smith
Trey Smith
Zander Steele
Skylar Stegall
Hailey Suddeth
Jadyn Suddeth
Drake Taber
James Taylor
Micah Terry
Brandon Tessneer
Noah Thomas
Summer Totten
Matthew Turner
Taylor Turner
Brinley Waldrop
Noah Waldrop
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Caitlyn Walker
Jack Waters
Shanna Waters
Bryson Weiss
Jacob West
Caitlin Whiteside
Ricky Williams
Jordan Wilson
Reece Wingo
Rhiannon Winningham
Kinslee Wright
Kara Wyatt
Mark Zadorozhnyy
Grace Zatorsky
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POLK COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE 2019 Senior Class
Brittany Elaine Bradley
Grant Haden Finch
Jesus Antonio Garcia
Leon Ruben LaFay
Makayla Hannah Marie Lail
Cooper James Massengill
Georgia LouAnna McCullough
Abigail Rose Orlando
Stephanie E. Serrano
Jillian Elizabeth Snyder
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POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2019 Senior Class Graduation date: June 7, 2019 To the Class of 2019: On behalf of the Polk County Board of Education and all of Polk County Schools, I want to congratulate our Polk County High School and Polk County Early College graduates, the Class of 2019. This is a very special time of year for you seniors and your families, and for us as teachers and staff. It is rewarding to see the culmination of your hard work, and we feel fortunate to have played a part in preparing you for a productive future. Commencement marks an end and a beginning. The coming weeks will go by quickly, as you finish exams, attend awards nights and prepare for graduation ceremonies. Take some time to reflect on the effort and commitment it has taken to get you to this point. Take pride in your accomplishments and realize you will need the same dedication and resolve to be successful going forward. I would also encourage you to join me in thanking your families, your communities, and the Polk County Schools educators who have helped you reach your goals. Know that we are very proud of you and that your Wolverine Family is behind you all the way. As you prepare to embark on a new journey, set your aim high. We know you are going to do great things! Congratulations, Class of 2019! Aaron Greene, Polk County Schools Superintendent
Zakaree Abril
Sadie Allen
Alfredo Avellaneda-Torres Jesus Avellaneda-Torres
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Reese Alley
Skylar Ammons
Alexis Aponte
Kiri Ashley
Megan Baynard
Zackery Bayne
Kameron Blackwell
Mercedes Blanchard
Isabella Bowen
Samuel Campuzano -Gomez
Nathaniel Bradley
Charlie Brady
Bethany Bruce
Taylor Burnett
Elijah Butts
John Cantrell
Tatianna Carey
James Coffey
Mason Corryn
Gerald Cranford
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Natalee Davis
John Derkach
Peyton Dill
Gene Dimsdale
Parker Doody
Avery Edwards
Blayde Edwards
Christian Etherson
Nolan Franklin
Jesus Garcia
Amir Gary
Jeffery Geagley
Regan Gordon
Mervin Graber
Ashlyn Green
Aden Greene
Elizabeth Groff
Jackson Hanson
Colby Heatherly
Austin Heffner
Chelsea Heffner
Ezekiel Hermann
Dustin Holden
Brooke Hostetler
Melanie Huizar-Parada
Austin Jackson
Kalob Jackson
Bryson Jenkins
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Izabella Jackson
Avery Edwards
Hannah Jenne
Kristen Jones
Jake Justice
McKinnley Justus
Justin Kempton
Cara Kensland
Damien Kuettel
Tyler Lawrence
Rebecca Lofton
Robert Louis
Bailey Lowman
Ansley Lynch
Cooper Massengill
Willie Mcbeth
Benjamin McCraw
John Mclntyre
LaNora Mclntyre
Javontae Miller
Demoi Millett
Savanna Mills
Tristin Montgomery
Nathanyel Morgan
Ailish Morlino
Tucker Morrow
Nicole Mott
Matthew Mullis
Helena Netschytailo
Taylor Newton
Elyse Noland
Mariah Overholt
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Claire Packer
Dylan Parris
Caleb Potter
Blake Rackley
Michelle Rivera-Vazquez
Julianna Robbins
Patricia Santibanez
Kyler Scruggs
Brayshun Simpson
Dylan Siniard
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Alexander Pearson
Gabriel Petoia
Clark Phipps
Joshua Poteat
Citlalli Ramirez-Camacho
Miranda Ramsey
Rachel Raposa
Evan Rimer
Roman Israel
Alexandria Romano
Galen Sachse
Aislin Salerno
Stephanie Serrano
Aria Shields
Michael Shumate
Anita Staton
Avery Staton
Sedrick Stephenson -Pickett
Michael Sellers
Makayla Staley
Morgan Stott
Jonathan Strough
Elijah Sutton
Caley Tessnear
Trevor Thompson
James Tinkler
Christian Velazquez -Torres
Jennifer Villegas -Guerrero
Claudia Waddell
Dustin Walker
Juniper Walter-Eger
Hannah Watkins
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Jeffrey Weaver
Sydney Wilkie
Shalindia Williams
Vincente Willoughby
Jonah Wyatt-Jeffrey
Jordan Wyatt-Jeffrey
David Yoak
Mitchell Yoder
Nicholas Wilson
Jesse Wisecarver
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