SANDPOINT — Each of the 23 Lake Pend Oreille High School graduates was celebrated at a commencement ceremony Thursday that was both personal and celebratory.

An aspiring chef was gifted both equipment and a personal cookbook from the school culinary arts teacher. Another, known for her love of knitting, was gifted yarn, materials, and other supplies to create future projects. Another was gifted an ounce of U.S. silver due to his love of money and determination to succeed, but dedicated to the community and helping others at the same time.

The ceremony also honored Charlie Miller, a senior at the school who died from injuries sustained in a September 2024 windstorm, as well as longtime teacher Randy Wilhelm, who was retiring after 27 years at the school.

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