WD sends Class of 2023 off to shine
The left side stage crowd takes turns photographing and cheering for their graduates, as they make their way back to their seats after receiving diplomas at Western Dubuque High School Commencement, May 21.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photo
From left, Giselle Vivero-Trinidad poses with her mother, Margarita Trinidad, in the shade created by a wall of the school building after the commencement ceremony. Vivero-Trinidad plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa to major in psychology, social work and Spanish.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photo
School Board President Jessica Pape, of Dyersville, presents a diploma to her daughter, Hayleigh Ries, during the Western Dubuque commencement ceremony. Pape had the honor of presenting all graduates with their diplomas, as well as posing for an official portrait. Ries will attend Wartburg College, where she’ll major in secondary science and Spanish.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photos
From left, proud grandmother Olga Nava poses with granddaughter Wendy Lopez, both of Dyersville, as families and friends gathered outside to celebrate their graduates.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photo
Western Dubuque’s class of 2023 continues a tradition by throwing their hats in the air to bring the commencement ceremony to an end.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photo
Western Dubuque Principal Jacob Feldmann presents the 2023 Senior Scholars to the audience after handing out awards. From left, Thomas Blair, Josie Boyle, Nathan Casey, Ava Demmer, Dominick Gaspie, Erica Ernzen, Lillian Jones, Karlie Laugesen, Isabelle Miller, Schuyler Ridenour, Hayleigh Ries and Feldmann.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photo
Nolan Atkins, whose father gave him a graduation cigar, felt it would add value to his celebration portraits.
- Erin LaBelle • Staff Photo
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