Graduation 2023: Independence High School (76 photos)

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Independence High School held their 98th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the high school auditorium. More than 80 students were in the graduating class. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Independence High School held its 98th commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon in the school auditorium in front of an audience of proud family and friends.

The 82 graduating seniors marched into the auditorium as parents took photos and videos of their graduate making their way to the stage.

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Principal James Hogue welcomed the graduates and guests. Seniors Natalie George, Alexandra Leffler, Grace Taliaferro and Samantha Barther delivered commencement speeches. Senior class president Aubrey Stepanik gave the Academic Salute after the awarding of the diplomas.

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