CLARK FORK — Clark Fork High Principal Kemink started off Wednesday's graduation ceremony by sharing a letter he had recently read from a former student that has traveled the world.
"One of the comments that was made that stuck with me is 'just because I went to a small school doesn't mean that I have less opportunity to go out into the world and do amazing things," Kemink said about the letter in his opening speech. "When I talk about how special this school is, I truly mean it ... I really do hope for the best for all of these graduates here before you tonight."
Honors cords were handed out shortly after, with eight Wampus Cats receiving honors — seven for their academic efforts and one for their graduation from an extra-curricular program. Graduate Stone Koivu was one of the first Cla