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St. Pat Kindergarteners Graduate to First Grade

They want to be a part of it—and if you don't believe it, just listen to the song.

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The kindergarteners from took a lot of time preparing for their commencement ceremony Friday, and the adulation from their parents made it well worth it.

The children recited the school pledge and sang songs for their parents before receiving their diplomas Friday.

Principal Dr. Marian Hobbie and St. Patrick rector Rev. Robert Mitchell gave speeches to commemorate the event, as did the kindergarten teachers.

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