LPOHS graduates are amazing, inspiring

Lake Pend Oreille High School held its annual graduation ceremony June 6, 2024, where students were lovingly “roasted” and characterized by their faculty advisor before walking across the stage to accept their diplomas.

Each of these unique and talented individuals overcame personal challenges to arrive at this moment. Their High School journey was shared, amid tears and cheers, with their families and peers. These students were personally described as stubborn, opinionated, contrary, and reserved which translated to determined, persevering, tenacious, creative, cautious, hard-working, and other needed qualities to succeed in life. My personal "emotional moment" was when students shook my hand and said, “Thank you.” I struggled for a response. “You are welcome” seemed arrogant, while the more accurate “well done” was incomplete. So here is what I wish I had the time to say to each of our Graduates: “It is my privilege to be present to share in your celebration and cheer your success. Congratulations on completing the High School journey and achieving your degree. You accomplished this. I wish you the best of luck and joy in your future endeavors."

I am grateful to the incredible LPOHS staff and faculty, the supporting community of friends and families, and especially to each graduate for their hard work, resilience, and dedication. 

Please recognize the Lake Pend Oreille High School 2024 graduating class:

Grace Balch, Kamber Bangeman, Henley Bloom, Trevor Bloom, Stella Burke, Xander Caven, Jayda Chubb, Luc Dameron, Levi Dumars, Kailyn Gingerich, Micayla Hamelin, Kaiden Harper, Conner Keehn-Powell, 

Landen Lindberg, Alexander Macias, Azlynn Marble, Kai McKinnon, Gabriel Medokowich, Andrew Munden, Quinn Pirlot, Clarity Robinson, Jordan Sheldon-Huffey, Quinn Smith, Aaliyah Springsteel, Jaden Stiles, and Trowa Tryall.

TONYA SHERMAN

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