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June 27, 2009

Graduation 2009

The nine graduates of 2009
The nine graduates of 2009

This year’s class was fairly large by North Branch standards – nine students gave speeches and thanks to their families, teachers and friends. Students also presented various creative gifts to the school. The ceremony opened with several musical and choral pieces and the traditional march to Pomp and Circumstance. A unique feature of this year’s graduation was the papier-mache Yellow Submarine that the students made when they were in third grade. They each made a model of themselves, which they took when they graduated. It was a bittersweet representation of the quick passage of time. After the ceremony (and a loud but brief rainstorm) everyone enjoyed the dessert buffet and time outside.

Charlotte Zinsser-Booth and the yellow submarine
Charlotte Zinsser Booth and the yellow submarine
A thoughtful and practical gift - a surge protector!
A thoughtful and practical gift - a surge protector!
Teachers received hand-turned wooden pens made by two NBS alumni
Teachers received hand-turned wooden pens made by two NBS alumni

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