In focus: Scenes from Pe Ell's class of 2024 graduation ceremony

Graduates turn their tassels during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Graduates receive their diplomas during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Carter Phelps holds up his diploma during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Salutatorian Michael Bontempo gives a speech during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Blake Howard and Bo Friese pose for a photo following the Pe Ell 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Pe Ell School held its 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7.

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The Pe Ell class of 2024 sits on stage at Pe Ell School during their commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7.

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Kessa Smith holds up her diploma while crossing the state at Pe Ell School during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7.

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Isaiah Workman overlooks the crowd gathered at Pe Ell School during the class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7.

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Valedictorian Carter Phelps gives a speech during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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A graduate receives a hug during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Graduates exit the gym wearing sunglasses after receiving their diplomas at the end of the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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An attendee at the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7 photographs Isaiah Workman receiving a hug.

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Kaegan Boyd passes out roses to his friends and family during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Kylee Lyons passes out roses to friends and family during the Pe Ell class of 2024 commencement ceremony at Pe Ell School on Friday, June 7.

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Posted Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:24 pm

Pe Ell School's class of 2024 officially turned their tassels and ended their high school careers as a graduation ceremony was held Friday night.

Chronicle Assistant Editor Emily Fitzgerald captured these photos at the event.

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