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 ENTERPRISE, Ala. (AP) - The senior class of a southern Alabama high school destroyed by a tornado graduated Thursday night — but made sure that their two classmates killed in the storm were part of the ceremony, too.
Two chairs on the football field at Enterprise High School were left empty in memory of Michael D. Tompkins, 17, and Jamie Ann Vidensek, 17. On the seats of each were the cap and gown the two would have worn, along with their diplomas.
"To Jamie and Mikey, we wish you were here. We will carry your memory with us forever," said a message read by Jessica Bullinger and Melinda Gooch, two of the 21 students who were named valedictorians after achieving a 4.0 GPA.
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