Southwest Open School held its 2018 graduation Wednesday evening in an intimate ceremony that honored students who have received their diplomas despite hardhip.
Southwest Open School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Southwest Open School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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The Southwest Open School Class of 2018 celebrated commencement Wednesday on campus grounds at 401 N. Dolores Road.
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The Southwest Open School Class of 2018 celebrated commencement Wednesday on campus grounds at 401 N. Dolores Road.
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Family and friends gathered to celebrate Southwest Open School’s 2018 graduates at a ceremony Wednesday evening.
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Family and friends gathered to celebrate Southwest Open School’s 2018 graduates at a ceremony Wednesday evening.
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James Gonzales receives his diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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James Gonzales receives his diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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During Southwest open School’s 2018 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, guest speaker Uriah Hubbard spoke about the graduates’ perseverance to complete their education.
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During Southwest open School’s 2018 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, guest speaker Uriah Hubbard spoke about the graduates’ perseverance to complete their education.
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Deyanna Hunt receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Deyanna Hunt receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Dane Kirkland receives his diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Dane Kirkland receives his diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Ashley Lopez receives her diploma at Southwest Open School graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Ashley Lopez receives her diploma at Southwest Open School graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Cerra Maestas receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Cerra Maestas receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Adrianna Martinez receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Adrianna Martinez receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Hannah Peterson receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Hannah Peterson receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Vansan Vinceti hugs Southwest open School Director Matt Keafauver as she receives her diploma at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Vansan Vinceti hugs Southwest open School Director Matt Keafauver as she receives her diploma at Wednesday evening’s graduation ceremony.
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Southwest Open School’s 2018 graduates turn their tassels after receiving their diplomas Wednesday.
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Southwest Open School’s 2018 graduates turn their tassels after receiving their diplomas Wednesday.
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Matt Keefauver, Southwest Open School director, speaks at the 2018 graduation ceremony.
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Matt Keefauver, Southwest Open School director, speaks at the 2018 graduation ceremony.
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James Gonzales, nicknamed “jammies,” received pajamas from his community leaders at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
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James Gonzales, nicknamed “jammies,” received pajamas from his community leaders at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
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Page Marzella received “gag gifts from her community group, the Lucky Charms, at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Page Marzella received “gag gifts from her community group, the Lucky Charms, at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Markis Montoya shows off his gag gift at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Markis Montoya shows off his gag gift at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
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Community group leaders gave out gag gifts to graduates at Wednesday evening’s Southwest Open School graduation ceremony.
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Community group leaders gave out gag gifts to graduates at Wednesday evening’s Southwest Open School graduation ceremony.
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Vansan Vinceti smiles as her teachers and advisers on Wednesday speak about her determination.
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Vansan Vinceti smiles as her teachers and advisers on Wednesday speak about her determination.
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Aldean Yanito received a plant from his community group as a reminder to keep growing at Wednesday evening’s Southwest Open School graduation ceremony.
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Aldean Yanito received a plant from his community group as a reminder to keep growing at Wednesday evening’s Southwest Open School graduation ceremony.
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Ashley Lopez received a Superwoman cape for her perseverance.
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Ashley Lopez received a Superwoman cape for her perseverance.
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Tatyana Meyer, 2018 Southwest Open School graduate, smiles while on stage to receive her gag gift from teachers and counselors.
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Tatyana Meyer, 2018 Southwest Open School graduate, smiles while on stage to receive her gag gift from teachers and counselors.
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Ashley Lopez wears her Superwoman costume gift during the Southwest Open School’s 2018 graduation ceremony.
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Ashley Lopez wears her Superwoman costume gift during the Southwest Open School’s 2018 graduation ceremony.
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Holly Ford and Cerra Maestas share a hug and laugh on stage while receiving their gifts from their community leader at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony Wednesday evening.
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Holly Ford and Cerra Maestas share a hug and laugh on stage while receiving their gifts from their community leader at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony Wednesday evening.
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Adrianna Martinez smiles as her community leaders talk about her perseverance during Wednesday evening’s Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony.
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Adrianna Martinez smiles as her community leaders talk about her perseverance during Wednesday evening’s Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony.
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Vansan Vinceti received adornments from her family members during Southwest Open School graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
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Vansan Vinceti received adornments from her family members during Southwest Open School graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
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Alexx Earley received a Rapunzel-themed microphone from her community group leaders at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening. She because she wants to be a foreign news correspondent.
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Alexx Earley received a Rapunzel-themed microphone from her community group leaders at Southwest Open School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening. She because she wants to be a foreign news correspondent.
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Brittany Eastin laughs as she receives her gift from her community leaders at the Southwest Open School graduation Wednesday evening.
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Brittany Eastin laughs as she receives her gift from her community leaders at the Southwest Open School graduation Wednesday evening.
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