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Marlie McGuire, Mercedes Rahm, Nicole Smidt, Morgan Erpelding, Hunter Long, Maddie Garry, Ashlynn Weiland, Baylyn Johnson, and Hailee Merryman toss their hats after commencement Sunday.

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Maddie Garry and Hannah Frankl, Algona Community School District graduates, move their tassels to the other side during commencement in Algona Sunday.

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Laura Stowater, right, receives her high school diploma from Brent Owens, a member of Algona Community School District board, during commencement Sunday.