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Phuong-Thao Hieu Vo, Leola, graduated from the Aspiring Principals Program through the New York City Leadership Academy.

By Meadows, Robyn Laura Zell and Erica Bareuther were freshmen when construction began at Manheim Township High School. This morning, they stepped through the new glass front entrance for the first day of their senior year.

By Meadows, Robyn Over the past five years, 10 local public high schools have bettered their graduation rates. But six have not. Countywide, the average graduation rate rose from 89.6 percent in 2003 to 91 percent in 2007.

Adrian Michael Anderson, Harrisburg, son of Mary L. Anderson, Harrisburg, and Steven Anderson, Quarryville, graduated from Tufts University, Boston, Mass. He received bachelor's degrees in biology and classical studies and is a graduate of Hempfield High School. Andrew D.