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A Passion for Creativity and Achievement Defines Pierson Graduating Class of 2023

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Pierson's class of 2023 includes 61 students, 29 of whom were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Pierson's class of 2023 includes 61 students, 29 of whom were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Emily Hope Squires is Pierson's valedictorian.

Emily Hope Squires is Pierson's valedictorian.

Griffin Greene is the Pierson salutatorian

Griffin Greene is the Pierson salutatorian

Gavin Gilbride, who was a four-year varsity baseball player at Pierson, has enlisted in the Air Force and reports for basic training on August 22.

Gavin Gilbride, who was a four-year varsity baseball player at Pierson, has enlisted in the Air Force and reports for basic training on August 22.

Gavin Gilbride has enlisted in the Air Force and reports for basic training on August 22.

Gavin Gilbride has enlisted in the Air Force and reports for basic training on August 22.

authorCailin Riley on Jun 26, 2023
A passion for creativity is one of the defining features of the Pierson High School Class of 2023. Both valedictorian Emily Hope Squires and salutatorian Griffin Greene are planning on... more

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