“Be grateful for everything,” says Cole. “Keep your friends and family close, because you never know when you, or they, might not be here.”
Graduation 2023
Congratulations class of 2023! You did it!
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Senior Stories
Here are just a few of the unique stories behind each of our seniors' journeys to graduation.
“When we started to play together as a group [in jazz band], everything just clicked,” says Noah.
Gabriel Brown has overcome more in ten years than most people do in a lifetime.
“The community at PCOA is really supportive and welcoming,” she says. “The teachers are patient and really care about you.”
“I am proud that I can push myself to keep doing things on my own,” says Sean.
“I don't let my disability get to me,” she says. “I can do all the things that other people can. It might take me a bit longer to do things, but I get it done.”
“Graduating high school is a beginning, not an end,” says Maleah, “I can’t wait to see where life takes me.”
“A lot of what I have been able to do comes down to the effort put into it,” he says. “Everything is obtainable with the right amount of effort.”
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Graduates in the Class of 2023
Five Richland School District students have been named 2023 National Merit Finalists!
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Graduates named valedictorians
Richland High School’s Isabel Therson was awarded a $2,500 scholarship sponsored by Tyson Foods at the HAAP ceremony.
Emily Erickson won the Washington State School Directors' Association Award for her charcoal drawing "Resonance.
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Graduates entering military service or a military academy
Ourania-Maria Glezakou-Elbert earned a first place trophy at the 66th Annual Washington State Science & Engineering Fair.
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Graduates earning the Seal of Biliteracy