"This is truly a day to remember for all of our graduates and their families," Joplin High School Principal Kerry Sachetta said to open the ceremony.
About Gov Jay Nixon, Sachetta said, "His feelings about Joplin are evident. He has been with us all of the way."
On President Obama, he said, "You know, Mister President, often times our country is referred to as the heart of America, but at least for one day I like to believe that our city is the heartbeat of America."
After the president was introduced, he received sustained applause.
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