‘Awesome journey’
Newly-minted Wahluke High School graduates turn their tassels at commencement Friday. During the graduation ceremony, student speakers celebrated their class's triumph of completing school despite the unique challenges they faced.
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Wahluke High School students file into the gym for their commencement ceremony Friday. 152 seniors graduated at the event.
Senior Class Advisor Joel Dugan addresses seniors and their families Friday at the Wahluke High School graduation.
A Wahluke senior shares a hug with family during the parent tribute at the high school’s graduation Friday.
Hugs were a trend throughout the commencement and into the evening as Mattawa and the surrounding area celebrated the achievements of the class of 2022.
A Wahluke High School senior holds her hard-earned diploma at graduation Friday night. This year’s class had a whirlwind final three years of high school trying to keep up with homework and extracurriculars in the midst of a pandemic - and succeeded in reaching their goals.
Wahluke High School seniors receive their diplomas at their graduation Friday.
Wahluke High School graduate Irineo Cazares touches up the paint on his car after graduation Friday. The rainy weather had caused his artwork to blur.
Wahluke High School graduate Maria Lazo has some plans for her life after high school.
Wahluke High School graduate Fernando Adame poses for photos with his mom, Irma Naranjo, after the graduation ceremony Friday.
MATTAWA — It was a rainy, drippy day outside, but that failed to dampen the spirits of 152 Wahluke High School seniors as they prepared to face the adult world Friday evening.
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