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Mid-Valley graduations 2024: See our galleries from local ceremonies
With another school year coming to a close, family, friends and the community are celebrating the Class of 2024. To recognize local graduates' accomplishments, Statesman Journal photographers have fanned out to Mid-Valley graduations to capture the smiles, cheers and excitement of the season. Find links to our galleries below and look for lists of graduates from Mid-Valley schools in the June 9, June 16 and June 23 editions of the Statesman Journal.
Vogue names Oregon State University among top fashion schools in US
Vogue released its Best Fashion Schools for Design, Marketing, and More list in late May, with Oregon State University’s fashion program receiving high marks for its focus on sustainability and sports business.
Plush fifth grader's ag essay earns award in Salem
Plush fifth grader Anna Laird recently had a major achievement. The last weekend of April, Anna attended the Oregon Ag Fest in Salem and presented her essay on the topic “You Are What You Eat,” including a drawing that illustrated her some aspects of Warner Valley agriculture. Her essay earned an honorable mention.
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