Photos: Congratulations graduates of 2026
- Columbia Gorge News staff
- Updated
The Dalles High School on June 6 had bilingual speeches, inspiration from teacher Taylor Cofer (who tried to play a trumpet just to make a point), and surprise flyover by an adult bald eagle. See inside for our Graduation 2026 special section.          Martin Gibson photo
Hood River Valley High School’s Class of 2026 graces Henderson Field one final time on June 5. The graduation ceremony saw 310 students earn their diploma. Nathan Wilson photo
A graduate in The Dalles, a few steps from summer freedom, with a hat decorated accordingly.
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Several students in The Dalles earned bilingual certifications, being proficient in other languages.
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Science teacher Taylor Cofer urges graduates never to stop learning and improving at things they're bad at, and produces some spectacular noises on the trumpet to prove his point.
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The Dalles graduates examine their new credentials.
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"I think I am quite ready for another adventure," said Bilbo Baggins, as quoted in Lord of the Rings -- and on this hat in The Dalles.
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The Dalles graduates moments after their award.
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A "congrats grad" balloon escapes from The Dalles High School crowds and soars off to who knows where.
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Superintendent Carolyn Bernal presents a folder to a graduating young parent.
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Family race down the aisle to welcome graduates in The Dalles.
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The Dalles graduates throw their caps (and a lot of confetti).
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Graduates at Columbia High School in White Salmon toss their caps after the ceremony on Saturday, June 6.
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Hector Orozco receives his diploma from Columbia High School in White Salmon on Saturday, June 6.
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Olivia Allen (left) and Kiana Chambers (right) receive their diplomas from Columbia High School in White Salmon on Saturday, June 6.Â
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Matthew Miller (left) and Sara Miller (right) receive their diplomas from Columbia High School in White Salmon on Saturday, June 6.Â
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Kaleb Norton receives his diploma from Columbia High School in White Salmon on Saturday, June 6.
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