Congratulations to the new 2013 graduates of Graham Kapowsin High School. The graduation began at 8 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome Wednesday. This was the last of three Bethel District graduation events that day. When the ceremonies ended, it was mostly dark and pouring rain outside. Luckily within about 5 minutes, the squall subsided.
Bethel High Graduates
Congratulations to the new 2013 graduates of Bethel High School. The graduation began at 5 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome Wednesday. This was the second of three Bethel District graduation events that day. “Once a Brave, always a Brave,” was heard coming from several speakers, including the principal Cliff Anderson. Here are a few photos of the…
Spanaway Lake High Graduates
Congratulations to the new 2013 graduates of Spanaway Lake High School. The graduation began at 2 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome Wednesday. This was the first of three Bethel District graduation events that day. Here are a few photos of the event and the excitement following.
Bethel Board Meeting June 11
The following are notes from the Bethel School Board Meeting on June 11, 2013. The Men’s Ensemble is made up of the best 16 performers at Spanaway Lake High School. They advanced to the State Ensemble Contest in Ellensburg on April 26, where they came in second. They were invited to be a part of the…
2013 Challenger High School graduation
Tuesday at Olsen Auditorium in Parkland, 95 graduates of the total of 172 for the entire class of 2013 participated in the graduation ceremony. It was Principal LaBounty’s last year, but he helped increase the size of Challenger’s graduating class significantly. Congratulations and best of all things to the Class of 2013!
JBLM furloughs tough on personal budgets and morale
At 12:30 p.m. on June 10, 2013, three commanders from Joint Base Lewis McChord read statements in a press conference on the impacts of sequestration and the upcoming furloughs of 16,000 civilian and contract personnel to members of the media. The Pierce Prairie Post was present for the event. The commanders were Colonel Jeff Philippart,…
Last days of school – almost out for the summer
All the seniors in Bethel and Franklin Pierce are finished with attending classes as of last Friday, June 7. Franklin Pierce graduations were Saturday, June 8. Bethel will graduate at the Tacoma Dome June 12, except for Challenger which will be June 11 at PLU. The Bethel District’s last day of school is June 14….
Learn how to maximize Social Security benefits
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be…
Gathering June 9 for missing teen – Chris Virdell
Sunday night from 6-8pm there will be a gathering in honor of Chris Virdell. He will have been missing for 16 months on day. You are welcomed to join the family as they spread awareness at Bethel Station by Burger King on Mtn. Hwy and 224th St.,in Spanaway. Come out and show your Love and…
Washington High School class of 2013 graduates
The Gates students hadn’t even all left the grounds before hundreds of Washington students and their parents began arriving. They had to wait outside the Red Gate while the chairs were rearranged. Many participants were over and hour early, but too excited to stay home and wait. Inside, the administrators and school board members rested between sessions….
2013 Gates and New Pathways seniors graduate
2013 Gates High School and New Pathways seniors graduated Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. It was a beautiful, sunny day with only a few clouds in the sky. Sunglasses were useful. We at the Post hope there are few clouds in the sky as the class of 2013 embarks on their new…
Franklin Pierce Class of 2013 Graduates
The Franklin Pierce Class of 2013 graduated Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. It was a beautiful, warm day with only a few clouds in the sky. We at the Post hope there are few clouds in the sky as the class of 2013 embarks on their new adventures or post secondary education….
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