Saying goodbye:

A pictorial memory

2012 Graduations in Putnam County

Columbus Grove Continental Fort Jennings Kalida Leipsic Miller City-New Cleveland Ottawa-Glandorf Ottoville Pandora-Gilboa

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Columbus Grove High School graduates (from left) Abby Stringfield, Chance Nash, Haley McGue, Matt Keller and Ashly Morales gather for a group photo before the commencement ceremony.

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Columbus Grove High School graduate Taylor Harman assists Trent Kerns with his tassel before the commencement ceremony May 27.

LEFT: Columbus Grove High School graduate Dylan Kleman looks on as classmate Blake Neu waves to friends before graduation. RIGHT: Columbus Grove High School graduate Brooke Brubaker hugs her father, board member Brad Brubaker, after receiving her diploma during commencement.

Graduates Ryan Heckel and Marissa Baldazo share a peaceful moment before the commencement ceremony at Columbus Grove High School.

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Kalida seniors throw their caps in the air to celebrate during the graduation ceremony on May 27. Continental seniors put on colorful sunglass before changing their tassles during commencement ceremonies on May 27.
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Eastwood High School, Penta Career Center

Brittny D. Stein

Ottawa-Glandorf High School

Katherine A. Arnold

Bath High School, Apollo Career Center

Zachary A. Wilkins

Daniel E. Carpenter
Findlay High School

Amanda M. Giesige
Kalida High School

Matthew D. Lemmerman
St. Marys Memorial High School

Ottawa-Glandorf High School

Justin R. Maag

Delphos St. Johns High School

Kyle J. Neumeier

Madison R. Renollet
Eastwood High School

Otsego High School

Olivia M. Rice

Marissa K. Smith
Kalida High School

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Trent C. Smith

Columbus Grove High School

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Gibsonburg Kalida Leipsic Lima Ottawa Pemberville

Graduates of the Columbus Grove High School band play the Star Spangled Banner during commencement on May 27.

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Continental seniors look at programs while taking part in their May 27 graduation ceremony. Continental honor seniors were recognized during their May 27 graduation ceremony.

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Continental senior class president Brandon Scott adjusts his cap before the May 27 graduation ceremony.

Hugs and congratulations were all part of the conclusion of the May 27 Continental graduation.

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The Fort Jennings High School Class of 2012 gathers for a final class portrait before graduation. Cassandra Kaverman receives her diploma from Karl Schimmoeller during the Fort Jennings High School graduation ceremony.
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Salutatorian Tyler Wiedeman welcomes parents, family and friends to the Fort Jennings High School graduation ceremony May 18.

The Fort Jennings High School Class of 2012 stands Free at last after graduation.

The sun sets on the Fort Jennings High School Class of 2012 as parents, family and friends congratulate them.

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Ben Schroeder leads Kalida graduates in their final fist pumping as a class on May 27. This class started this together at basketball games, and it is a symbol of what they have done together.

Kalida senior Neil Gerding enters the commencement ceremony.

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A group of Kalida graduates await diplomas during their commencement ceremony.

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Ashley Miller enters the commencement ceremony.

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Leipsic seniors listen to the speakers during the May 27 commencement ceremony. Leipsic seniors spend time together before their commencement ceremony.

RIGHT: Brianda Villasana (left) and Tiana Warnecke relax before the Leipsic commencement ceremony.

Congratulations

Class of 2012
Way to Go

ABOVE: Leipsic seniors line up for graduation ceremonies. LEFT: Leipsic seniors Elizabeth Schroeder (left) and Mara Schroeder walk into the Leipsic gymnasium for commencement exercises.

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ABOVE: Dayton Butram hugs his mother as he presents her with a spider mum during commencement exercises. LEFT: Graduation caps fly as the Miller CityNew Cleveland Class of 2012 celebrate their high school graduation.
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Robbie Nadler, Brent Niese, Logan Konst and David Niese pose for one last picture with their middle school science teacher, David Leader, who is retiring from Miller City-New Cleveland at the conclusion of the school year.

The Miller City-New Cleveland Class of 2012 participates in graduation ceremonies.

Toni Steffan and Marissa Vennekotter straighten their mortar boards before commencement exercises.

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Tyler Morman, Craig Rieman, Nate Brickner, Logan Koch, Brandon Kuhlman, Matt Stechschulte, Jeremy Patton, and Logan Borgelt flash a V in honor of their favorite school librarian, Kellie Von Sosson (center), before Ottawa-Glandorf High Schools May 27 commencement.

A group of friends, who will soon be going their separate ways, pose before their commencement at Ottawa-Glandorf High School on May 25. Pictured are: (front row) Alyssa Rieman, Haley Hermiller, Taylor Buddelmeyer, Ali Nash, Kylie Rieman, (back row) Emily Leis, Kristine Trampe-Kindt, Breann Schroeder, Jamie Baldwin, Shelby Hemrick, Alexis Osting and Lauren Imm.

Kathy Fruchey, Ottawa-Glandorf School District treasurer, straightens Logan Borgelts tie before OGHS commencement.

ABOVE LEFT: Alyssa Rieman and Alexis Osting say a special good luck to one another before the Ottawa-Glandorf High School commencement. ABOVE RIGHT: Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduate Jenna Vorst (bottom left), along with her friends and family, show off the canvas sneakers worn in Jennas honor. Vorst, who has cerebral palsy, is unable to wear dress shoes. The determined graduate walked up, with the aid of her walker, to get her diploma Sunday afternoon.

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The Ottoville Class of 2012 on their graduation day last Sunday.

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Ottoville seniors Kylee Schweller, Kaitlyn Ditto, Caitlyn Landin, Lauren Koch, Megan Bendele and Holly Von Sosson pose for a picture before their May 18 graduation ceremony.

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Ottoville seniors Zach Bibler and Chris Klenz prepare for their graduation ceremony.

Ottoville class President Samantha Rellinger receives her diploma during the graduation ceremony.

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Ottoville seniors Kevin Schnipke, Joshua Schroeder, Jenna Warnecke, Krista Schimmoeller and Sarah Luersman enjoy a relaxing moment before their graduation ceremony.

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Pandora-Gilboa seniors make last-minute adjustments to their mortar caps before their graduation ceremony.

Alyssa Niese assists Eric Fenstermaker with his graduation cap before ceremonies at Pandora-Gilboa High School.

Ryan Diller (left) and Michael Kohli hang out before graduation ceremonies at PandoraGilboa High School.

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Pandora-Gilboa seniors give a cheer before their graduation ceremony on May 27.

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Congratulations to all 2012 graduates!

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Senior girls pose with their retiring principal, Bill Hanna, one final time before OttawaGlandorf High School commencement exercises.

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