Photos: Graduation Day at the TaxSlayer Center
The TaxSlayer Center was a busy place, Sunday, June 3, 2018, as the three Davenport High Schools, West, Central and North all held their graduation ceremonies there.
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Seniors from Davenport West enter the TaxSlayer Center, Sunday, June 3, 2018, for commencement activities.
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Davenport West seniors listen to the choir perform on Sunday during commencement activities.
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West Student Senate President Breelyn McMahon speaks before the class, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport West Senior Class President Sophia Buckley speaks of the year that was to the class, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport Superintendent of Schools Dr. Arthur Tate speaks before the graduating class, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating seniors get a chance to look around for friends and family in the crowd, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Ralph Johanson, the board of Education President, reads off occupations, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport West senior Michael Bilenko, 15, receives a handshake and diploma from principal Jenni Weipert as he walks across the stage, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Family and friends of one graduate holds up signs, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Senior Mariah Martinez reacts as she walks across the stage to receive her diploma.
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Senior Payton Young reacts as he walks across the stage to receive hisr diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Bryna Wulf hugs her sister, graduate Cassee Wulf, outside in the parking lot, Sunday during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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A member of the stage dignitaries walks the tunnel before graduation, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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T' Reaia Malone laughs with classmates, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Classmates Erika Beverlin and Precious Banks give each other a congratulatory hug, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport West's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport Central students walk to their seats on Sunday during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport Central senior Audrey Moon reads the class poem, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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A Central graduating senior has ear buds in, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Members of the Central Concert Chorale conducted by Michael Reese, sing Rock A My Soul, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport Central's Senior Class President Maria Sanchez points out her parents and gives her State of the Class speech, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Sometimes, graduations can get real long, Sunday, June 3, 2018, as a student yawns during Davenport Central's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Davenport Central students get a chance to stand up and wave to family and friends, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating senior Rashelle Branch has a big smile on her face as she crosses the stage for her diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport Central's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Central's Isabelle Kern smiles as she walks across the stage to get her diploma.
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Graduating senior Payton Taylor hugs one of the dignitaries on the stage as she walks across to get her diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport Central's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Central graduates congratulate each other and look at their diplomas, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Nathan Tyson gets a big hug from one of the dignitaries on stage as he walks across to get his diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport Central's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Anania Jaymichael Collins Williams hugs himself and smiles as he walks across the stage to receive his diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport Central's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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A Graduate checks out his diploma while waiting in line for pictures, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport Central's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduate Hannah King gets a hug from friend and junior Donna Diggs.
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A North graduating senior waves to family and friends.
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A North graduating senior lifts her arms to her family and friends as she enters the arena, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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A North graduating senior gives the peace sign to her family and friends as she enters the arena, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating senior Ashley DeWispelaere addresses the seniors along with other members of the class, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Ashley DeWispelaere walks across the stage and picks up her diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduates hold up their diplomas so family and friends can take pictures, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Senior class president Kelsi Massengale addresses the class, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduate Darius Green gives a fist pump after receiving his diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating North senior Pierce Howard strikes a pose as he readys to walk across the stage.
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Family and friends of a graduating senior whoop it up as they walk across the stage, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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A graduate checks out his diploma, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating seniors take a second to stand up and wave to family and friends before they walk across the stage, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduates William Snowball and Ronald Wilmont give each other a congratulatory hug after the ceremony, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating seniors take a second to stand up and wave to family and friends before they walk across the stage, Sunday, June 3, 2018, during Davenport North's commencement activities at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
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Graduating seniors take a second to stand up and wave to family and friends before they walk across the stage during Davenport North's commencement activities.
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