The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

You don't have to be related to a senior to be moved by one of the graduation ceremonies in the valley this past weekend. You don't even have to be a longtime local resident.

Graduation, regardless of its place, its year or its class, is a timeless occasion that reminds us of our own coming of age and our own struggles and victories through high school.

Of course it's much more interesting to know the Cardinals, Bulldogs and Tigers at least somewhat and see how their lives have evolved in academics and sports.

Our highlight is the show that goes back to the seniors' infant years, through to...