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BHS Commencement Speakers

A short video of the students who were chosen to give the 55th graduating class a send off.

First Speaker: Harris Wahidi. A senior class officer, varsity football player, member of the Weight Room Club and Ignition mentor. He hopes to pursue a career in pharmacy at University of Minnesota — Twin Cities.

Second Speaker: Anarae Schunk. A member of the Chess Club, National Honors Society and the Math League as well as a tutor. Schunk plans to attend New York University for global studies, with a major in anthropology or international relations.

Third Speaker: Erin Higgins. A valedictorian with a passion for American History. Higgins plans to attend University of Minnesota, majoring in neuroscience research. She hopes to examine how chemical imbalances in the brain impact human behavior.

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