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Annie Johnson, a 2009 South Umpqua High School graduate, sits among piles of clothing and other possessions as she prepares for her move to OSU.
Annie Johnson of Myrtle Creek and Mac Smith of Elkton struggled to pack this week, and Kelly Church fought back tears as she watched a room boxed up.
All from different households, Johnson and Smith are just two of the many 2009 Douglas County graduates spreading their wings and moving away to college. Church is one of countless parents preparing to say good-bye as children leave the nest.
College classes begin at the end of this month, but students moving out of the area were getting ready to leave last week.
To read the full story, see today's newspaper or check back in online Monday.
All from different households, Johnson and Smith are just two of the many 2009 Douglas County graduates spreading their wings and moving away to college. Church is one of countless parents preparing to say good-bye as children leave the nest.
College classes begin at the end of this month, but students moving out of the area were getting ready to leave last week.
To read the full story, see today's newspaper or check back in online Monday.
