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Congrats to North Branch Class of 2020. Seniors enjoyed a cyber-celebration Sunday June 7, with an on-line pre-recorded commencement video.  The district decided it was best to avoid any gatherings that might make people uncomfortable so commencement was enjoyed at-home as a video streaming event.  Graduates came to the high school last Wednesday and Thursday, the week before commencement, and staged their diploma acceptance in an empty gymnasium.  LifeTouch photography staff were on hand and made the images for a virtual commencement on-line.  The grads and a restricted number of family members also received congratulations (at a distance) from North Branch Principal Coleman McDonough and Glen Stevens, associate principal.

Nearly all 198 members of the Class of 2020 participated in the staging, and administration was pleased by the cooperation.

The Chisago County Press was there, photo above, as Courtney Stromberg and family made their photo moment.

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