Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School boasts spirited commencement

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School graduate and Senior Class Speaker Graciella Maiolatesi addresses her class at the PVPA graduation held at the Calvin Theater. (Photo credit: Republican staff photo by David Molnar) The 63 graduating seniors from South Hadley's Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School did not march down the aisle at graduation ceremonies held at the Calvin Theater.

They danced, pranced and grooved - some barefoot - to the theme music from "Star Wars" played by the pit band comprised of students and teachers.

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