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At Seattle Public Schools, some of our 2,600 graduates this year have amazing stories to tell about their path to success. The media showcased several of our students this year. In case you missed them, here's a roundup of the recent graduation stories. And happy last day of school!

* Ballard High valedictorian tackled tough schoolwork, cancer treatment

* A graduate's journey from rural Tibet to Ingraham High School

* From meth to scholarships: Seattle teen's rocky road to graduation 

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* SPS employees to take unpaid furlough days in 2012-13 school year

* Washington News Council rules in favor of Leschi Elementary

* Task Force makes recommendations on APP elementary in N. Seattle

* Bell times set for 2012-13 school year

* Meetings scheduled on BEX IV capital levy package

* BTA II and BTA III fund work at 31 schools this summer

* BTA III wraps up as BEX IV planning continues

Boy Scout and Nathan Hale senior wins Red Cross award 

Eagle Scout and Nathan Hale senior Alexander Beaumont, left, was honored March 27 for helping create emergency radio communications and disaster preparedness drills in Queen Anne area. The breakfast recognized local individuals whose extraordinary acts make them a hero.

* Students recognized at Districtwide Middle School Science Fair

* Ballard students win awards at Northwest High School Film Festival

* Students qualify for Washington Aerospace Scholars summer residency

* Ballard High video students win at regional Emmys

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* Mercer math/science teacher receives Presidential Award for Excellence

* Security specialists recognized for contributions to schools

'Symetra Heroes' recipients honored at CenturyLink celebration

Symetra Financial and the Seattle Seahawks honored the 24 Puget Sound-area teachers who were recognized as "Symetra Heroes in the Classroom" during the 2011 NFL season, at a special celebration at CenturyLink Field May 18. Right photo is B.F. Day Elementary teacher Ericka Johnson Pollard, a recipient who attended the celebration. 

* Broadview-Thomson fifth-graders hold mock Congressional hearing

* Adams Elementary wins Schools of Excellence in Arts Education Award

Aki Kurose named most improved middle school in attendance campaign

Mayor Mike McGinn and representatives of Microsoft and the Seattle Sounders ended the school year at Aki Kurose Middle School, congratulating the school for having the most improved middle school average daily attendance compared to last year. Left photo, volunteer firefighters and Principal Mia Williams reward students with some ice cream.

* Headsprout grant to help expand Wing Luke reading programs

* Ballard High Marching Band wins third place in Victoria Day parade

* Volunteers help transform Sacajawea playground, portables

* AT&T simulator steers teens away from texting and driving

* Laurelhurst unicycle team kick off Seattle Storm season-opener

* Seattle World School video takes first in Board of Education test