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Decked out in a blue gown and a bright smile, Kiira DeVries lined up with her classmates to take the walk scores of other high school seniors have taken before.
The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind held its annual commencement ceremony Saturday, with eight graduates. More than 100 friends, family, teachers and supporters were on hand to congratulate the graduates.
DeVries, a Kalispell native, wasn't just taking the walk. She also was getting ready to belt out a song, Madonna's "I'll Remember," during the ceremony.
"I've been waiting for this day," DeVries said. "I've been working really hard for it. I'm ready. It's a flutter of emotion."
DeVries said she hopes to enroll in MSU-Great Falls College of Technology next year before transferring to a four-year college where she wants to receive a degree in music education and become certified to teach Braille.
Steve Gettel, superintendent of MSDB, said the ceremony is just one landmark on the graduates' journey in life.
"They spent a lot of time learning, but their learning isn't finished," Gettel said. "They must keep their eyes open for opportunities to better their lives. They always need to remember to give something back. That's what keeps them connected to the world that's bigger than they are."
Graduate Jeremy Centeno of Great Falls said he plans to go to college and later become a park ranger.
"Honestly, I'm excited and nervous," Centeno said as the class lined up to walk into the gymnasium. "Being here for two years, it's made a big difference for me and made me realize I can move on to a higher level."
Krimhild Knowles, mother of Marcus Corley of Havre commended the MSDB faculty for their work.
"It's a lot of mixed emotion," Knowles said. "I'm very proud of my son. Ecstatic. MSDB has given him a chance to see the possibilities using nothing. When Marcus was born, I was told a lot of the things that wouldn't be possible. Now, to see him grown up and see doors opening while others are shutting ... he's done well."
Decked out in a blue gown and a bright smile, Kiira DeVries lined up with her classmates to take the walk scores of other high school seniors have taken before.
The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind held its annual commencement ceremony Saturday, with eight graduates. More than 100 friends, family, teachers and supporters were on hand to congratulate the graduates.
DeVries, a Kalispell native, wasn't just taking the walk. She also was getting ready to belt out a song, Madonna's "I'll Remember," during the ceremony.
"I've been waiting for this day," DeVries said. "I've been working really hard for it. I'm ready. It's a flutter of emotion."
DeVries said she hopes to enroll in MSU-Great Falls College of Technology next year before transferring to a four-year college where she wants to receive a degree in music education and become certified to teach Braille.
Steve Gettel, superintendent of MSDB, said the ceremony is just one landmark on the graduates' journey in life.
"They spent a lot of time learning, but their learning isn't finished," Gettel said. "They must keep their eyes open for opportunities to better their lives. They always need to remember to give something back. That's what keeps them connected to the world that's bigger than they are."
Graduate Jeremy Centeno of Great Falls said he plans to go to college and later become a park ranger.
"Honestly, I'm excited and nervous," Centeno said as the class lined up to walk into the gymnasium. "Being here for two years, it's made a big difference for me and made me realize I can move on to a higher level."
Krimhild Knowles, mother of Marcus Corley of Havre commended the MSDB faculty for their work.
"It's a lot of mixed emotion," Knowles said. "I'm very proud of my son. Ecstatic. MSDB has given him a chance to see the possibilities using nothing. When Marcus was born, I was told a lot of the things that wouldn't be possible. Now, to see him grown up and see doors opening while others are shutting ... he's done well."