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Local Students Graduate From Online High School

  • Thursday, June 5, 2025
Twelve students from Hamilton County graduated from online high school, Tennessee Connections Academy, on Sunday, June 1 at Tennessee State University. The 395-student class moved their tassels from right to left as family and friends cheered them on. 

Those from Hamilton County include: Landyn Bean, Deysi Cruz Diaz, Hollie Herbert, Kierra Keanaaina, Aria Merriman and Naomi Ragsdale.
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