Graduation soon for local seniors

Graduation ceremonies are fast approaching for local high school seniors.

Wahkiakum High School's commencement is this Friday, 7:30 p.m., in the high school gym.

Naselle High School seniors will graduate June 16, 4 p.m. in Lyle Patterson Gymnasium. A baccalaureate ceremony will be held on June 10, 6 p.m., in the Naselle High School Commons. Pastor Rick Ballif of Grays River Valley Bible will preside over the baccalaureate. NHS valedictorian is Cheryl Steppe, and salutatorian is Jamie Bighill.

WHS valedictorian will be Matt Doumit, who finishes school with a 3.86 grade point average (GPA). He has been class president twice, is a member of National Honor Society, and has participated in Key Club, Future Farmers of America, German Club and baseball.

Salutatorian is Rachel Fudge, who finishes school with a 3.82 GPA. She is in Honor Society and has been active in student council, Key Club, class office, FFA, school committees and volleyball, basketball and softball.

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