School’s out for summer!

Eighth-graders look on to high school

By Tribal News Writers

For Puyallup Tribal News
Published on: July 10, 2008

Chief Leschi students celebrated their eighth-grade transition to high school June 17. The 42 students listened as members of the community, Tribal Council and school administration encouraged them to continue their educational journey through to high school graduation. The keynote address came from Elyse Umemoto, a Yakama tribal member, who is the 2007 Miss Washington. Elyse is the first Miss Washington to be Native American. Certificates of excellence and accomplishment were handed out by teachers. A receiving line was put into place as students received their eighth-grade certificates and were congratulated by the community and school leaders. Student speakers were Harley Thornton and Brian Castillo.

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