Appalachia, Powell Valley celebrate last seniors

by GLENN GANNAWAY • Staff Writer
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Appalachia seniors wrapped up their commencement exercises last weekend by joyfully tossing their distinctly colored caps into the air. Next year, Big Stone Gap and Appalachia high-schoolers will likely be wearing the orange, navy and white of Union High School. PHOTO BY GLENN GANNAWAY.Click Hereto order photo reprints


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