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    Lilly Wasilnak, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, arrives at a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Emma Ehrens, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

    Emma Ehrens, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, hugs a family friend during a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Grace Fischer, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

    Grace Fischer, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, talks about upcoming high school graduation, before a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Matt Holden, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

    Matt Holden, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, talks about upcoming high school graduation, before a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Ella Seaver, a surviror of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, attends a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting share their thoughts on high school graduation before a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Members of the Junior Newtown Action Allience prepare to speak...

    Members of the Junior Newtown Action Allience prepare to speak at a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Buttons to be worn during a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Local residents join survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Local residents join survirors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Local residents join survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

    Local residents join survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Local residents join survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

    Local residents join survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are...

    Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are joined by family, activists, and supporters at a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Members of Junior Newtown Action Allience hold signs during a...

    Members of Junior Newtown Action Allience hold signs during a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Emma Ehrens, center, a surviror of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting speaks as she stands with other survivors during a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting hold signs during a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

  • Members of Junior Newtown Action Allience hold signs during a...

    Members of Junior Newtown Action Allience hold signs during a rally against gun violence on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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    Members of the Junior Newtown Action Alliance march carrying signs during a rally against gun violence on June 7, 2024, in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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By DAVE COLLINS (Associated Press) NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Like graduating seniors everywhere, members of Newtown High School’s class of 2024 expect bittersweet feelings at their commencement ceremony — excitement about heading off to college or careers and sadness about leaving their friends and community. But about 60 of the 330 kids graduating Wednesday will […]

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