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Branford High School Graduation

The seniors of Branford High start a new chapter in their lives.

John Twickler, Neighbor
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Yesterday evening, Branford High School graduated 280 members of the senior class. -- or the smiles on the faces of the graduating class.

Principal Lee Panagoulias announced the honors, including Performance Graduation Requirements Valedictorian William Irwin, Salutatorian Vasanthi Balaji, and Valedictorian Kseniya Shavrova, who also received the Faculty Key Award.

Read our interview with for an insider's view from this year's graduating class.

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