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Preview: Celebrating Wisconsin’s Graduates

2020’s High School graduates reflect on an unprecedented year and their dreams to come.

Aired 06/15/2020

PBS Wisconsin Originals

Preview: Celebrating Wisconsin’s Graduates

Preview: Special | 32s

2020’s High School graduates reflect on an unprecedented year and their dreams to come.

2020 was a challenging and unprecedented year for Wisconsin’s Graduating High School Seniors. Through it all they display poise and excellence as they proceed to the next stage of their lives. This program shares the stories behind these strong and resilient young adults as they reflect on a difficult year and how it hasn’t kept them pursuing their dreams.

Aired 06/15/2020

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PBS Wisconsin Originals is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding Provided by the Focus Fund for Young Performers with gifts from A. Paul Jones Charitable Trust, Julie and Larry Midtbo, and Roger and Lynn Van Vreede, and the Focus...

2020 Graduates' Artwork Showcase

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Clip: Special | 1m 54s | A look at some amazing artwork produced by Wisconsin’s high school seniors this year. (1m 54s)

Aleya Stibbe

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Clip: Special | 1m 39s | 2020 graduate Aleya Stibbe reflects on her past as an athlete and her future as a nurse. (1m 39s)

Amari Brown

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Clip: Special | 2m 34s | Milwaukee Rufus King High School track star Amari Brown reflects on past accomplishments. (2m 34s)

Beatrice Youd

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Clip: Special | 1m 52s | Beatrice Youd’s love of science is taking her to interesting places. (1m 52s)

Charlie Berens Commencement Speech

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Clip: Special | 2m 21s | Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens has a message for the class of 2020. (2m 21s)

Cortney Zimmerman

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Clip: Special | 1m 49s | Spencer High School graduate Cortney Zimmerman has been raising livestock all her life. (1m 49s)

Dakota Schuh

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Clip: Special | 1m 16s | Graduating senior Dakota Schuh gives back to his community as a volunteer firefighter. (1m 16s)

Devon DeVerney

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Clip: Special | 2m 16s | Lakeland Union High School senior Devon DeVerney is a role model to his classmates. (2m 16s)

Ella Syverson

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Clip: Special | 2m 16s | Lake Superior High School graduate Ella Syverson raises awareness of important issues. (2m 16s)

Michael Rick

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Clip: Special | 1m 51s | 2020 grad Michael Rick wowed on stage, and looks forward to returning to the spotlight. (1m 51s)

Sing Yee Her

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Clip: Special | 2m 4s | Graduate Sing Yee Her is an athlete, and a singer from Eau Claire North High School. (2m 4s)

West Whiting

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Clip: Special | 2m 13s | Graduating senior West Whiting uses photography to show us the beauty in little things. (2m 13s)

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PBS Wisconsin Originals is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding Provided by the Focus Fund for Young Performers with gifts from A. Paul Jones Charitable Trust, Julie and Larry Midtbo, and Roger and Lynn Van Vreede, and the Focus...

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