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Cusick’s graduation was held at the Kalispel Powwow Grounds. Many thanks were given to the Kalispel Tribe for its support of Cusick schoos. . MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED

Spartan Valedictorian Allyson Barton walks to the stage to give her graduation speech. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Cusick graduate Emma Lyon receives a scholarship and a handshake from the VFW. MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED MINER

West Bonner County School District teachers Gary Stewart, retiring after more than 30 years, was keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony Saturday. His speech, “Welcome to retirement, Jedis,” covered a lot of ground, including rejected levies, baby boomers and of course, the graduates’ future. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Newport High School Valedictorian Roxann Wrynn applauded by classmates. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Salutatorian Hayden Bruns gave a graduation speech titled “This one is Due Tomorrow.” MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Part of Newport High School’s class of 2024 await the start

The Pend grads proudly following at Newport