June 22, 2017 5:30 am
Life 
Camas High School graduates mark the end of commencement ceremonies by throwing caps, beach balls, tassels and other items in the air in celebration. All four local high schools held graduation ceremonies last weekend.
Carol Boyden, retiring principal of Exselsior High School, looks on as Arieanna Divine thanks her and other staff members for providing a supportive school environment.
Generations of family members celebrate with flowers, balloons and hugs on the Fishback Stadium football field, following the Washougal High graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 17.
The Washougal High Class of 2017 awaits the “turning of the tassels.” Close to 200 students graduated June 17, at Fishback Stadium.
Just like her sisters, Stephanie Knight never missed a day of school, from her first day of kindergarten through her Camas High School graduation day.
Angelica Heyman, accompanied by teacher Daniel Harvey, sings "Rest Easy," an original song, at the Hayes Freedom High School commencement.
WHS Senior Class Secretary Zach Kettleson-Snow presented flowers to WHS Associate Principal and Excelsior High School Principal Carol Boyden, while WHS Principal Aaron Hansen talked about Boyden's 47-year career in education. She will retire June 30.
Newly-minted EHS graduates listen intently as Superintendent Mike Stromme declares that they have officially earned their diplomas.
By Danielle Frost. Dawn Feldhaus. Dan Trujillo and Tori Benavente, Post-Record staff writers
Friday and Saturday were filled with parental, educator and community pride, as friends and family gathered to watch local students receive their hard-earned diplomas.
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