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Pandemic changes college plans for graduating seniors

• Margaret Reist
• May 23, 2020
• May 23, 2020 Updated May 30, 2026
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Lincoln High graduates and siblings, Malik Fleming (from left), Azcia' Fleming and Makhi Fleming, all earned Susan Thompson Buffett scholarships and will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. The twin boys graduated a year early, and because of the pandemic, their older sister opted for UNL rather than Howard University.

• JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Lincoln High graduates and siblings Azcia' Fleming (from right), Makhi Fleming and Malik Fleming all earned Susan Thompson Buffett scholarships and will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. The twin boys graduated a year early, and because of the pandemic, their older sister opted for UNL rather than Howard University.

• JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

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Class of 2020: Missing the milestones in an uncertain time

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Noting the end of the school year in a pandemic

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North Star graduate Layla Omari.

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Lincoln High graduate Alicia Haar.

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Southwest graduate Ingrid Gessert.

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Eagle feathers: a symbol of accomplishment delivered to Native graduates at home this year

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LPS examines student engagement via remote learning in wake of pandemic

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Lincoln High graduates and siblings, Malik Fleming (from left), Azcia' Fleming and Makhi Fleming, all earned Susan Thompson Buffett scholarships and will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. The twin boys graduated a year early, and because of the pandemic, their older sister opted for UNL rather than Howard University.

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Lincoln High graduates and siblings Azcia' Fleming (from right), Makhi Fleming and Malik Fleming all earned Susan Thompson Buffett scholarships and will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. The twin boys graduated a year early, and because of the pandemic, their older sister opted for UNL rather than Howard University.

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