GRADUATION DAY AT PENNWEST CALIFORNIA
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December 15, 2025

GRADUATION DAY AT PENNWEST CALIFORNIA

Hannah Smith, an elementary education major from Cecil, celebrates with fellow graduates during PennWest California’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony Saturday at the Convocation Center. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent.com. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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