Famous McCaughey septuplets graduate from high school

In this May 22, 2016, photo, the McCaughey septuplets, the world's first surviving septuplets, from left, Nathan, Kenny Jr., Joel, Alexis, front, Principal Matthew Blackstone, Brandon, Kelsey and Natalie.

CARLISLE, Iowa — A set of septuplets who captured the country's attention nearly two decades ago has graduated from high school.

Alexis, Brandon, Joel, Kelsey, Kenny, Natalie and Nathan McCaughey all received their diplomas from Carlisle High School in Iowa on Sunday.

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According to KCCI, the septuplets, born in 1997, will be going on separate paths after college. Two of the seven siblings say they will attend Hannibal-LaGrange University in Missouri.

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