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Pasco High holds 117th commencement; Madeline Walker urges graduates to give 95%
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Pasco High School held its 117th commencement at Edgar Brown Stadium where Valedictorian Madeline Walker urged classmates to temper perfectionism and staff and district leaders presented diplomas and recognitions for the Class of 2025.
Pasco High School held its 117th commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Edgar Brown Stadium, where school and district leaders, student speakers and honorees marked graduation and post‑secondary plans.
Principal Veronica Machado opened the ceremony and thanked community sponsors, saying, "On behalf of the entire Pasco High staff and administration, congratulations, Class of 2025." Machado also named 5 Star Guttering, the Pasco Kiwanis Club and Wescitos Landscaping and Pro Painting as sponsors that helped make the night possible.
The evening featured student remarks from Valedictorian Madeline Walker, who said students should avoid perfectionism and instead "give 95% of your best given your current circumstances," and several other student and staff speakers who reflected on resilience and next steps. Superintendent Michelle Whitney presented the graduates and said the students had met district and state graduation requirements:…
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