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St. Joseph Public High Schools Celebrate Sunday Graduations

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM

Public high schools across St. Joseph celebrated their graduating seniors on Sunday with a series of commencement ceremonies at the Civic Arena. Hundreds of students from Central High School and Lafayette High School crossed the stage to receive their diplomas throughout the afternoon. The events marked the culmination of four years of hard work and…

Public high schools across St. Joseph celebrated their graduating seniors on Sunday with a series of commencement ceremonies at the Civic Arena. Hundreds of students from Central High School and Lafayette High School crossed the stage to receive their diplomas throughout the afternoon. The events marked the culmination of four years of hard work and dedication for the city’s newest class of graduates.

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