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2023 Portal High Graduation
Images by Herald photographer Scott Bryant from the graduating Panthers' big day on May 19
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Portal High School Valedictorian Marlie Motes touches the school's turpentine barrel for good luck as she and her fellow classmates make their grand entrance for graduation on Friday, May 19. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Rico Hagins points to his fellow graduates as he walks across the state during Portal High School's graduation ceremony on Friday, May 19. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Charlie Roberts gets a tassel adjustment from Karen Phipps before taking the field for Portal High School graduation. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Portal High School graduates wave to parents to thank them for their support. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Karina Cobos-Hernandez listens with her fellow graduates as Valedictorian Marlie Motes gives her address. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Salutatorian Chandler Grooms gives his address during Portal High School graduation on Friday, May 19. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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CJ Braziel lets out a holler as graduates get fired up as they leave the gym for the stadium just before Portal High School graduation. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Abdi Alfonso Rayes-Gonzalez waves to family and friends after making his graduation walk. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Haven Sawyer tries to fan away tears as the big moment for graduates nears. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Bryce Clifton performs a graduation high step beneath the scoreboard displaying a tribute to the Class of 2023 as graduates make their big entrance. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Emma Yates shows off her hardware after walking across the stage. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Portal High School graduates give their caps a toss to end the ceremony on Friday, May 19. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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Myha Williams, facing, and Georgia Nichols cry tears of joy following Portal High School graduation on Friday, May 19. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
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