PHOTOS: WHS graduation
HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 years, 5 months AGO
Whitefish High School graduate Keegan Wold leads the Class of 2019 in one last cheer before giving his farewell to the class speech Saturday during the school’s commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Graduate Dillon Botner addresses the Whitefish High School Class of 2019 Saturday afternoon during the school’s commencement ceremony in the gym. There were 96 seniors who received their diplomas during the ceremony attended by friends, family and the community. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Graduate Lilly Butts smiles after receiving her diploma Saturday during the commencement ceremony for the Whitefish High School Class of 2019 in the school gym. There were 96 seniors who received their diplomas. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Masters of Ceremony Emily Buckmaster and Jack Schwaiger head to the stage Saturday during the Whitefish High School Class of 2019 graduation ceremony at the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
DEPUTY EDITOR, FEATURES Heidi Desch is the Deputy Editor at the Daily Inter Lake, overseeing coverage of arts, culture, lifestyle, community, and business. Desch leads reporters in developing stories that highlight the people, traditions, and events shaping Northwest Montana, guiding content across print and digital platforms. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, including serving as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, Desch is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism. She has received multiple Montana Newspaper Association awards, including part of the team leading the Daily Inter Lake to Best Daily Newspaper in Montana Award and the General Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025. IMPACT: Heidi’s work connects readers with stories that deepen the understanding of the community beyond daily news. | June 8, 2019 3:48 PM
Whitefish High School graduated 96 seniors Saturday as part of the Class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony in the gym.
Masters of Ceremony were Emily Buckmaster and Jack Schwaiger. Dillon Botner addressed the class and Keegan Wold gave a farewell speech.
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