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It’s thumbs up and all smiles from our ‘glad grads’ in this month’s photo feature. Congratulations to all of the graduates, and thanks to those who sent us their smiling faces.

Shelby London is a member of the 2010 graduating class of Austintown Fitch High School.

Shelby London is a member of the 2010 graduating class of Austintown Fitch High School.


Leanna Hartsough, who will be a senior at Canfield High School in the fall, is shown on her graduation day from kindergarten.

Leanna Hartsough, who will be a senior at Canfield High School in the fall, is shown on her graduation day from kindergarten.


Hailey Tomory graduated from KiddinÕ Around preschool on June 5. She is the daughter of John and Brandy Tomory of Canfield.

Hailey Tomory graduated from KiddinÕ Around preschool on June 5. She is the daughter of John and Brandy Tomory of Canfield.


Amanda and Paul Zagorsky of Struthers are members of the 2010 graduating class of Struthers High School.

Amanda and Paul Zagorsky of Struthers are members of the 2010 graduating class of Struthers High School.


Twins Michael and Frankie Babbaro are shown on graduation day from Canfield High School.

Twins Michael and Frankie Babbaro are shown on graduation day from Canfield High School.


Kayla Marie Babos of Boardman is all smiles after she graduated from Boardman High School.

Kayla Marie Babos of Boardman is all smiles after she graduated from Boardman High School.


Jeff Gales graduated from Hubbard High School on May 28.

Jeff Gales graduated from Hubbard High School on May 28.


Canfield High School graduation took place at the Bob Dove Stadium on June 13.

Canfield High School graduation took place at the Bob Dove Stadium on June 13.


Terry Terrigno, left, and Shelby London graduated from Austintown Fitch High School this year.

Terry Terrigno, left, and Shelby London graduated from Austintown Fitch High School this year.


Amanda Gillen graduated from Struthers High School on June 6.

Amanda Gillen graduated from Struthers High School on June 6.


Zenin Walkowiec, 6, of Boardman and Maria Slaton, 5, of Austintown graduated from For Kids Sake Preschool.

Zenin Walkowiec, 6, of Boardman and Maria Slaton, 5, of Austintown graduated from For Kids Sake Preschool.


Reggie Ware and Rayana Rivera are shown on graduation day from Campbell Memorial High School.

Reggie Ware and Rayana Rivera are shown on graduation day from Campbell Memorial High School.


Julie Blakeman of Boardman received her masterÕs in business administration from the University of Phoenix. With her are her husband, Dan, and her children, Rio Blakeman and Brittany Morris.

Julie Blakeman of Boardman received her masterÕs in business administration from the University of Phoenix. With her are her husband, Dan, and her children, Rio Blakeman and Brittany Morris.


2010 Ohio State University graduate Anne Garwig of Columbus celebrates at her graduation party by forming the ÒOhioÓ pose with, from left, her father, Glen Garwig of Boardman, and her uncles, the Rev. Robert Garwig of Portland, Ore., and John Garwig of Cleveland, at the Garwig home in Boardman.

2010 Ohio State University graduate Anne Garwig of Columbus celebrates at her graduation party by forming the ÒOhioÓ pose with, from left, her father, Glen Garwig of Boardman, and her uncles, the Rev. Robert Garwig of Portland, Ore., and John Garwig of Cleveland, at the Garwig home in Boardman.


Chris Copeland, Mike Brooks, Reginald Ware, Dario Bivens and Nate Dawson are graduates of Campbell Memorial High School.

Chris Copeland, Mike Brooks, Reginald Ware, Dario Bivens and Nate Dawson are graduates of Campbell Memorial High School.


Olivia Rossi of Austintown is shown at kindergarten graduation from Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten.

Olivia Rossi of Austintown is shown at kindergarten graduation from Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten.


Derek Gustovich of Mineral Ridge share the moment with graduate Kara Cetar of Niles..

Derek Gustovich of Mineral Ridge share the moment with graduate Kara Cetar of Niles..


Reginald Jermaine Isiah Ware shows off his diploma following graduation from Campbell Memorial High School.

Reginald Jermaine Isiah Ware shows off his diploma following graduation from Campbell Memorial High School.


Lauren Stevens, a member of this yearÕs graduating class at Liberty High School, is standing with her grandfather, Harold Sacherman, inside the entrance of Stambaugh Auditorium.

Lauren Stevens, a member of this yearÕs graduating class at Liberty High School, is standing with her grandfather, Harold Sacherman, inside the entrance of Stambaugh Auditorium.


Nicholas McGoogan serenades his family and friends with a song at Campbell Elementary School Preschool.

Nicholas McGoogan serenades his family and friends with a song at Campbell Elementary School Preschool.


Big sister Delia Walkowiec, 9, congratulates brother Zenin, and classmate Maria Slaton, 5, of Austintown at preschool graduation from For Kids Sake.

Big sister Delia Walkowiec, 9, congratulates brother Zenin, and classmate Maria Slaton, 5, of Austintown at preschool graduation from For Kids Sake.


This group of Red Devils are recent graduates of Campbell Memorial High School. They are: Erica Norris, Chris Copeland, Jasmine Polk, Angelo Astorga, Dario Bivens, Reginald Ware and Tasha Harris.

This group of Red Devils are recent graduates of Campbell Memorial High School. They are: Erica Norris, Chris Copeland, Jasmine Polk, Angelo Astorga, Dario Bivens, Reginald Ware and Tasha Harris.


Anthony Pannunzio of Mineral Ridge High School puts his valedictorian medal on before heading to the graduation ceremony.

Anthony Pannunzio of Mineral Ridge High School puts his valedictorian medal on before heading to the graduation ceremony.


Logan Green from Boardman graduated from preschool at Discover My World.

Logan Green from Boardman graduated from preschool at Discover My World.


These graduates of Canfield High School are jumping for joy after receiving their diplomas on June 13. They are, from left Alyssa McCormick, Morgan Cheecks, Kendra Fischer, Kelly Fening, Jaclyn Miller, Maggie Wagner, Bre Machingo, Tessa Graham, Gabby Schiraldi, Kendal Malsch and Liz Wilkins.

These graduates of Canfield High School are jumping for joy after receiving their diplomas on June 13. They are, from left Alyssa McCormick, Morgan Cheecks, Kendra Fischer, Kelly Fening, Jaclyn Miller, Maggie Wagner, Bre Machingo, Tessa Graham, Gabby Schiraldi, Kendal Malsch and Liz Wilkins.


After receiving her masterÕs degree in social work from Youngstown State University, Terri Liller of Boardman shares her joy with her daughter, Harper Liller, also of Boardman..

After receiving her masterÕs degree in social work from Youngstown State University, Terri Liller of Boardman shares her joy with her daughter, Harper Liller, also of Boardman..


Preston English of Boardmanis shown on his 2010 preschool graduation day.

Preston English of Boardmanis shown on his 2010 preschool graduation day.


Leann Exley of Pulaski, Pa., sent us this picture she took of her niece, Elizabeth Suders of New Castle, Pa., at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., on May 16.

Leann Exley of Pulaski, Pa., sent us this picture she took of her niece, Elizabeth Suders of New Castle, Pa., at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., on May 16.


Sierra Campbell of Youngstown graduated from her sixth-grade class at Paul C. Bunn Elementary School.

Sierra Campbell of Youngstown graduated from her sixth-grade class at Paul C. Bunn Elementary School.


Liz Fowler, who is a 2010 honors graduate from Boardman High School, and her brother, D.J. Rubesichm, who is a preschool graduate of  Wee Care Day Care, are both of Boardman.

Liz Fowler, who is a 2010 honors graduate from Boardman High School, and her brother, D.J. Rubesichm, who is a preschool graduate of Wee Care Day Care, are both of Boardman.


Joseph Scullen, center, is flanked by Rafael Ferrer Jr. and Christina Scullen, both 1997 graduates of Campbell Memorial High School.

Joseph Scullen, center, is flanked by Rafael Ferrer Jr. and Christina Scullen, both 1997 graduates of Campbell Memorial High School.


These four Mineral Ridge grads who live in the same neighborhood pose together on graduation day: Kyle Borton, Kristen Basista, Anthony Pannunzio and Tanya Evans.

These four Mineral Ridge grads who live in the same neighborhood pose together on graduation day: Kyle Borton, Kristen Basista, Anthony Pannunzio and Tanya Evans.


Aaron Hartsough of Canfield is shown during preschool graduation.

Aaron Hartsough of Canfield is shown during preschool graduation.


Jason Busch of Austintown graduated from Ursuline High School on June 5.

Jason Busch of Austintown graduated from Ursuline High School on June 5.


Joshua Colvin and his friend, Alexis Duvall, graduated from kindergarten at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown on June 7.

Joshua Colvin and his friend, Alexis Duvall, graduated from kindergarten at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown on June 7.