Othello High School graduation
CHERYL SCHWEIZER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 9 months AGO
Othello School Board member Sharon Schutte (left) hands the diploma to Othello High School senior Ashley Garza, who used her graduation cap to proclaim her new status.
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Senior Jack Gentry performed an original song during Othello High School graduation ceremonies Friday.
Members of the Othello High School class of 2021 line up to receive their diplomas during the graduation ceremony June 4.
An Othello High School senior (right) receives her diploma from Othello School Board member Mike Garza (left) during graduation June 4.
An Othello High School senior uses her cap to express her sentiments during graduation ceremonies June 4.
An Othello High School senior (left) exchanges a fist bump with Othello School Board chair Mike Garza (right)during graduation June 4.
During graduation June 4, an Othello High School senior (left) receives her diploma from Othello School Board chair Mike Garza (right).
Senior Carlos Motta (center) is happy to get his diploma during Othello High School graduation ceremonies June 4.
Othello High School senior Ramon Pahua-Martinez grabs a selfie with his brand-new diploma during graduation ceremonies June 4.
Two newly graduated Othello High School students take one last selfie after ceremonies June 4.
Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer is a journalist with more than 30 years of experience serving small communities in the Pacific Northwest. She began her post-high-school education at Treasure Valley Community College and enerned her journalism degree at Oregon State University. After working for multiple publications, she has settled down at the Columbia Basin Herald and has been a staple of the newsroom for more than a decade. Schweizer’s dedication to her communities and profession has earned her the nickname “The Baroness of Bylines.” She covers a variety of beats including health, business and various municipalities. | June 8, 2021 9:37 PM
Scenes from Othello High School's graduation at Huskie Stadium on Friday, June 4.
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