Carla Clark | For The Republic People in the audience hold up signs for Sydney during the Columbus East High School Annual ...

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Gruarin stepped away following The News’ report Friday detailing that Hamburg baseball coach Derek Hill was concerned with the Flames' conduct during their game Tuesday.

The transition from high school to whatever pseudo-adult period that follows—college, trade school, a gap year, or working—is a time for celebration. But it’s also a time for preparation.