Marina High’s Class of 2022 forges into future

The Marina High Class of 2022 went through a lot, from learning about the intricacies of Zoom to quarantines and everything in between.

The Vikings had a lot to celebrate, then, as their high school journey came to a close.

A graduate raises her hands in joy during the Marina High commencement ceremony at Westminster High School on Thursday.

(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)

Marina held its commencement ceremony on Thursday at Westminster High, as 550 seniors graduated.

The Marina Viking choir sang the national anthem, as well as the song, “Seasons of Love.�

Graduate Cassidy Hughes celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Marina High commencement ceremony at Westminster High School on Thursday.

(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)

Graduates and their guests also heard from student speakers Ryley Koch and Maci Hendry. Koch graduated Magna Cum Laude, was a multisport athlete and ASB vice president, while Hendry also was a multisport athlete.

Students were invited to submit a speech for graduation and the Marina administration team selected the two speakers, one from the Summa and Magna Cum Laude students and another from the graduating class.

Grace Lee waves to a fellow graduate during the Marina High commencement ceremony at Westminster High School on Thursday.

(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)

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