We did it! Charleroi Cougars graduate
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July 1, 2020

We did it! Charleroi Cougars graduate

By Stacy Wolford

Charleroi Area High School hosted commencement Wednesday at Myron Pottios Stadium. Shown, clockwise from top, are new graduates Leo Iacovangelo and Zach Summers; Jamie Protz and Dominic Pellegrini pose with their diplomas; and
JD Fleming rings the bell one final time.

Photos by Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

Makendra Pendleton celebrates after the Charleroi Area High School Graduation on Wednesday evening.

JD Fleming rings the bell at the Myron Pottios Stadium to celebrate after the Charleroi Area High School Graduation on Wednesday evening.

 

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