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This year 66 students from Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute donned cap and gown for their June 23 graduation event. But, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of assembling for one last time inside of the VCI auditorium to receive their diplomas and honours, students and their families took part in a drive-in graduation event organized by the school staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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