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It will be a graduation like no other when, on Saturday, June 13th, the Kennett High School Class of 2020 will take a chairlift ride to the summit of Cranmore to receive their diplomas. To commemorate the event, Badger Realty is sponsoring the creation of a video of the event which will be given to each of the 174 graduates.

In making the announcement, Badger Realty's General Manager, Brenda Leavitt, said, "These seniors had their lives and their final year at Kennett interrupted by the pandemic. They've missed so much that we felt it was important to reach out and see what we could do to make this important event memorable." In conferring with Cranmore's General Manager, Ben Wilcox, Leavitt learned that Kevin Carpenter, the school's principal, had suggested that a video be created.

"Our response was an immediate yes, we'd be happy to sponsor the creation of the video," continued Leavitt. "We've always felt that it's important to give back to the community–and education was a special passion for Dick Badger, our founder who died in July of last year. He and his wife, Mary, raised four wonderful sons, all of whom attended Kennett High School, as have five of their eight grandchildren including Helen Badger who is a member of the Class of 2020."

Dick Badger left behind in his writings some thoughts for the Kennett High School graduates. "YOU are our future leaders. As you walk out the doors of KHS, with your diploma in hand, you will be making the most important decisions of your life. Move forward with the thought of constantly learning. Take the time to meet new people, no matter their age. Older people would love to share their stories, their life experiences in order for you to better understand 'today' so you can plan for 'tomorrow'. Become community leaders, take part in a non-profit that interests you, join a local organization, participate in town government. Be the change you aspire to see. I salute our graduates—you are the new beginning."

These words, along with others written by Badger, will be part of the video that the graduates will receive. In addition, Badger Realty is donating KHS Class of 2020 sunglasses, which will be in each graduate's gift bag.

"This is such a proud moment for these graduates and their families," concluded Leavitt. "We're delighted to be able to help celebrate their accomplishments and their history-making graduation."

Badger Realty, which has offices in North Conway, Jackson and Berlin, New Hampshire, is the leader in real estate sales, rentals and leasing in the greater Mt. Washington Valley. For more information, contact Badger Realty at 603-356-5757 or visit www.badgerrealty.com.

Photo caption:
Dick Badger and his then much younger granddaughter, Helen Badger, one of the 2020 graduates of Kennett High School.