Eagles soar into the future as grads are celebrated in Soap Lake
R. HANS MILLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 10 months AGO
Managing Editor Rob Miller is a 4-year U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Western Montana in a community about the size of Soap Lake. An honors graduate of Texas State University, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brandee, and their three dogs, Draco, Pepper and Cinnamon. He has one son, William. During his free time, he enjoys photography, video games, reading and working on the house he and his wife bought in Ephrata. He is passionate about the First Amendment and educating communities. | June 8, 2024 5:43 PM
SOAP LAKE — The gymnasium at Soap Lake Middle and High School was full of students, community members, family and friends of grads, and the graduates themselves on a sunny June 1 afternoon.
Members of the Eagles Class of 2024 had a lot to celebrate with some graduates having already earned associate degrees from Big Bend Community College or trade certifications. A beloved faculty member spoke inspiring a few tears, some laughs and hope for a bright future for the grads.
Full coverage of the graduation ceremony will be published in this Wednesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald.
Soap Lake grads line up to the side of the gym prior to walking across the stage to be presented with their diplomas.ARTICLES BY R. HANS MILLER
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