Local graduates are getting ready to walk into the future, after receiving diplomas at their graduation ceremonies.
Stayton High School & Options Academy
One hundred and fifty graduates will receive diplomas at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at the Salem Armory. Joining SHS seniors are 32 graduates from North Santiam School District’s Options Academy overseen by Principal Alan Kirby.
The Class of 2022 valedictorians are Nina Turney, Trevor Riordan and Madelynn Mitzel. Sarah Davis is this year’s salutatorian.
“The class of 2022 has shown us what it means to be resilient and to forge new, creative paths through challenges and setbacks,” said Principal Vicky Storey. “This is evident in the journeys of our three valedictorians: one has travelled a fairly traditional path, one is graduating a year early, and one participated in early college opportunities through our partnership with Chemeketa Community College.”
The North Santiam School District opened an alternative high school (Locust Street Academy) as a branch of NSSD Options Academy, helping them to design adaptive and responsive systems to meet the changing needs of students, Storey said.
“The class of 2022 are problem-solvers, risk-takers and creative thinkers who have overcome the challenges of pandemic learning,” she said. “They have embraced the courage to say things like, ‘how can we approach this problem differently?’ and ‘what can we accomplish in spite of the barriers in front of us.’
“Stayton High School will never forget the class of 2022,” Storey added. “You have made us proud and made us better.”
Regis St. Mary Catholic School
Thirty graduates will be honored at commencement exercises at 4 p.m. Friday, June 10 in the Regis High School gym.
The Class of 2022 valedictorian is Ayden Murphy-Kirsch and the salutatorian is Laughlin Vetter.
“The Regis High School Class of 2022 is full of remarkable, faith-filled athletes, thespians, artists, and scholars,” said Principal Candi Hedrick.
“Their collective achievements are truly astounding, and our school is blessed to graduate this class of students. Since their freshman year, we have watched them excel academically, while also serving their community and school in countless ways.
“This class is truly a great group of disciples of Christ who love, learn, lead and serve,” Hedrick added. “Congratulations to the Regis Class of 2022!”
Cascade High School & Cascade Opportunity Center
A joint graduation ceremony with 196 graduates will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 on the CHS football field.
The Class of 2022 valedictorians are Kyleah Susanne Rabe, Kayla Deanne Moore, Caleb Jaymes Boyles, Marie Tarrab Dabbah, Ariel Renee Tobiasson, Natalee Annette Federico, Caymus Marshall Roache, Colton David Cuarteros, Josue Emanuel Guevera, Kyra Makenzie Arneson and Audrey Ann Histed.
Salutatorians are Emma May Gates, Nancy Alice Farrier, Brady Andrew Rasmussen.
“There is no doubt that the Cascade High School graduating class of 2022 has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Principal Pete Rasmussen. “Despite this tremendous disruption to their education, the Class of 2022 has overcome this and other challenges to become one of the most positively impactful classes in the history of Cascade High School.”
