Good morning, Marion County. Time has a way of preserving our most precious moments in amber, and nowhere is this more evident than in The Marion Star's nostalgic photo collection of Pleasant High School graduations. These visual time capsules from 2005-2012 capture everything from starry sunglasses to proud smiles, freezing in time that pivotal moment when hundreds of young adults stepped forward into their futures under the open sky of the school's football stadium.
As we honor youth's promise, we also remember sacrifice. Marion's upcoming Law Enforcement Memorial on May 21 will pay solemn tribute to five officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our community. From Patrolman Jerome Hostetter in 1910 to Deputy Brandy Lyn Winfield in 2004, these ceremonies at Marion Cemetery, featuring keynote speaker Judge Todd Anderson, remind us of the profound courage that keeps our community safe through generations.
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🎓 Pleasant High School graduates shine in nostalgic photo collection. The Marion Star has compiled a visual time capsule featuring Pleasant High School graduations from 2005-2012, showcasing memorable moments from these milestone ceremonies. The gallery captures graduates in various poses, from seniors sporting starry sunglasses in 2005 to Jordan Swart acknowledging well-wishers in 2012. Notable graduating classes include 121 seniors in the class of 2009 and 116 in 2012, with all ceremonies taking place at the school's football stadium. These photos preserve the joy, pride and accomplishment of hundreds of young adults beginning their next chapter.
👮♂️ Five fallen officers honored in emotional Marion memorial ceremony. The annual Law Enforcement Memorial will take place at noon on May 21 at Marion Cemetery, with Common Pleas Judge Todd Anderson delivering the keynote address. The tribute commemorates five officers who lost their lives in the line of duty: Patrolman Jerome Hostetter (1910), Capt. Edward Masterson (1922), Deputy William Bender (1973), Trooper William "Randy" Bender (1982), and Deputy Brandy Lyn Winfield (2004). While no parking will be available at the cemetery, attendees can park off Superior Street behind the old City Hall.
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