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Convocation is a ceremony recognizing outstanding student achievements.
This year, more than 60 students will receive awards. Many of the honors go to seniors, but there are some designated to go to juniors and sophomores. This year a new award, the Heroic Giving Award, will be given out by Gordon Shea. President LaGree will present two awards. The Barborka Award, established in 1956, honors an athlete for outstanding academics, character and athletics.