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West Orange Continues ‘Clap Out’ Tradition For Graduating High School Seniors (VIDEO)
Sometimes a case of déjà vu can be a true moment of inspiration.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Sometimes a case of déjà vu can be a true moment of inspiration, as graduating high school seniors in West Orange recently found out.
As per tradition, West Orange High School seniors recently returned to their elementary schools for an official “clap out” event, walking the halls of their old alma maters to the cheers of students and former teachers.
According to district administrators, the clap outs began several years ago. They have since become a much-looked-forward-to part of graduating high school in West Orange.
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“I've really been looking forward to seeing my old school again,” one of the participating seniors said.
Graduation will be held on Thursday, June 19 at Codey Arena beginning at 5 p.m.
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Watch a video of this year’s clap outs below.
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