MONROE , MI — In an effort to showcase the people, places and events that make this city, this county, this community so wonderful and unique, we're creating at times a weekly edition feature — Monroe in Pictures.

In this feature you'll find images from throughout the community, captured by staff photographer Tom Hawley, that show off the extraordinary happenings in and around Monroe.

Hawley visited the 2025 Orchard Center High School Commencement Friday, June 6 in Monroe. Thirty-five Orchard graduates and 15 virtual graduates took part in the ceremony.

On hand were many family and friends to cheer on the graduates. The commencement speaker was Attorney James Drew, also with remarks from the Principal James Drew and Monroe Public School Superintendent Andrew Shaw.

The Orchard Center

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