PHOTO OF THE DAY: THE STAGE WAS SET

Freeman Academy graduate Emmy Niemann offers words of welcome as Freeman Academy families gather for the school’s 2021 commencement Sunday evening, May 22 in Pioneer Hall. Also pictured are Beatrice Nelson, who gave the opening prayer; Head of School Nathan Epp; Corey Miller, pastor of the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church who gave the address; and Lee Brockmueller, president of the school’s board of directors. Nine students graduated from Freeman Academy on Saturday. Read more about it in the coming issue of The Courier.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: THE STAGE WAS SET

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