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June 6, 2019
Beyonce Bea says being top of her class was a goal even before she started playing basketball. (Contributed photo courtesy of Beyonce Bea)

Washougal High Valedictorian Beyonce Bea

The name Beyonce Bea may look familiar to Post-Record readers who have followed the Washougal High School senior’s progress as a star athlete over the past few years.

June 6, 2019
Monica Chang, Camas High School's valedictorian for the class of 2019, will attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas High School Valedictorian Monica Chang

Monica Chang, Camas High School’s valedictorian for the class of 2019, is a big fan of podcasts, particularly those that focus on her disparate interests of science, activism and entrepreneurship.

June 6, 2019
Abigail Jiang, Camas High School's salutatorian for the class of 2019, will attend California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas High School Salutatorian Abigail Jiang

Abigail Jiang. Camas High School’s salutatorian for the class of 2019, is interested in things like science, technology, activism and politics, which have the potential to alter societies in major ways.

June 6, 2019
Amelia Pullen is one of four valedictorians for the Washougal High School class of 2019. (Contributed photos courtesy of Amelia Pullen)

Washougal High Valedictorians Amelia Pullen

When you ask 18-year-old Amelia Pullen the recipe for what got her to where she is today — preparing to graduate as one of Washougal High School’s four valedictorians for the class of 2019, she likely will point to a mixture that is equal parts family support, the unconditional love of her pets, the guidance of a few dedicated teachers and finding a good balance between hard work and relaxation.