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Horizon Elementary, May 31, 2023
Horizon Elementary, May 31, 2023

Class of 2023 Photo & Video Memories

Posted on June 1, 2023

Penn started a tradition a few years ago having seniors go back to their elementary (and sometimes middle schools too) to say hello to their old teachers, visit their old classrooms, playground and even play a game or two! Click here to view some of the pictures we took at the Senior Parades that took place May 31 and June 1 at Bittersweet and Elm Road Elementary schools, as well as Grissom Middle School. 

We’ve also focused on just a small portion of our amazing members of the Class of 2023 (click here to see all that this class has accomplished). First up, we’ve been tracking the progress of the Penn High School Building & Trades program throughout the year. The program has been building homes since 1969. This year students built two homes, numbers 54 and 55! For students interested in going into construction or the trades after graduation, the program gives them invaluable experience. 

Watch the video below that shows the finished product as well as interviews with two seniors who talk about how the program has helped prepare them for the future.

Next, we meet Penn High School senior Josh Gatete. Josh has excelled on the basketball court and in the classroom where he has earned High Academic Honors. The son of immigrants, Josh will be studying and playing basketball at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Watch the video below to learn more about his story. 

To download high-resolution jpg files from the photo gallery below, just simply click the “DOWNLOAD” button on the bottom right-hand corner of the photo while viewing it in the Photo Gallery function. We are happy to provide this service to you, free of charge!

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