You don’t have to be an alumni of Illinois’ Wheaton North High School to feel nostalgic about this school’s excitement for the end of the school year or the urge to end it on a high note. The best part is that, for us old folks, they use the exact same songs we would have including Wham’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and Spice Girls’ “Wannabe.” Here’s to the end of the year and the Class of 2013! Full story at YouTube. Time to celebrate.
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One high school’s epic ending to the school year [video]
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One high school’s epic ending to the school year [video]
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