Northmor School District honored student Colby Hildreth, who died from leukemia, with a ceremony last Friday.

During which, Jack Kegley and Tara Shaum spoke. Students held hands to represent unity and togetherness.

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After the ceremony in the gymnasium, students were given balloons to tie to the fence while the family released them into the air.

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After the ceremony in the gymnasium, students were given balloons to tie to the fence while the family released them into the air.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel

From left: Jeremy Shaum, Tara Shaum, Roger Hildreth and Lisa Hildreth stand in front of a poster honoring Colby.

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From left: Jeremy Shaum, Tara Shaum, Roger Hildreth and Lisa Hildreth stand in front of a poster honoring Colby.

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Northmor students held hands to represent unity and togetherness.

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Northmor students held hands to represent unity and togetherness.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel

Colby’s mother, Tara Shaum, speaks to students in the gymnasium.

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Colby’s mother, Tara Shaum, speaks to students in the gymnasium.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel

Students gathered for the program to honor the deceased Northmor student.

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Students gathered for the program to honor the deceased Northmor student.