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Eastern Iowa graduates from the 2022 class share their hopes and dreams
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School senior Wilsee Kollie at her home in Marion, Iowa, on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Kollie has lead Kennedy High's Black Student Union this year. She's pushed for equity in her school and the district. She wants to be a middle school teacher and a writer after college. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion senior Ella Bartels sits for a portrait at Marion High School in Marion, Iowa on Friday, May 13, 2022. Bartels is a member of Green Bandana, a suicide prevention organization for which students wear green bandanas on their backpacks. These students get some training in how to speak with people who are struggling with their mental health and are seen as safe people for students to approach if they need help. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Senior Kongolo Mwenemkamba poses for a portrait on the soccer field at Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, May 20, 2022. After graduating he is planning on attending Central Community College in Fort Dodge to study kinesiology and play football. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Stand-out achievers, community givers, future leaders. Here is your class of 2022.
The Gazette highlighted distinguished graduates from around the area, asking them about their journeys so far and where they hope to go. You can view all their profiles here.
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