Smiles reign for RHS graduates

Last updated Jun 07, 2012 12:0pm0

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THUMBS UP! Davis Killian and Drew Hartz were ready to celebrate as they exited the Gilson Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon following the conclusion of the commencement for the Ritzville High School Class of 2012. –Journal photo by Stephen McFadden

The Ritzville High School graduating class was filled with brillant smiles and a sense of accomplishment Sunday during commencement.

The Class of 2012, in traditional red and black, were greeted by a capacity crowd, including many of the Lind High School graduates who received their diplomas on Saturday.

Chris Steinmetz delivered the Salutatorian address, followed by Corin Eckley’s Valedictorian speech.

Eckley’s speech and the list of awards given on Sunday follow:

“‘Together we have experienced life, separately we will pursue our dreams, but forever our memories will remain.’ This is a quote...