Congratulations, Class of 2009

Celebrate with the Class of 2009 as they celebrate a milestone in their lives.

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West Valley High School graduate Sara Jo Randby acknowledges friends and family after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies Monday evening, May 18, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

Graduates laugh together during the student address by Andrew Slagle and Atticus Wallace on Friday evening, May 15, 2009, during commencement ceremonies for Lathrop High School held at the Carlson Center.

Graduates of Far North Christian School, from left, Robert Sterling, Heidi Newton, Alex Leslie, valedictorian Renee Langworthy and Amber Hess bow their heads in prayer during commencement ceremonies Saturday evening, May 22, 2009, at North Pole Missionary Chapel.

Graduates Courtney Clements, left, Cody Coffman, center, and Jordan Cofield stand at attention for the singing of the national anthem Friday evening, May 15, 2009, during commencement ceremonies for Eielson High School.

Derek Wharton acknowledges friends and family in attendance of commencement ceremonies for the Star of the North Secondary School on Thursday evening, May 14, 2009, in the West Valley High School Performing Arts Center.

Elaine Fosi, left, places a Hawaiian lei around the neck of her aunt Darlene Sakeagak on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

Shane Kimberlin clowns around with fellow graduates of Kenny Lake School.

Steven Pitka, son of Ron Pitka Sr. and Carla Peters graduated from Saakkaay Soodil'ot Kaltag Head Start on May 8, 2009.

Maxwell Morse Marshall Estes is a 2009 graduate of West Valley High School.

Lathrop High School Class of 2009.

Jayden Madros, daughter of Amber Saunders and Pat Madros Jr., graduated from Saakkaay Soodil'ot Kaltag Head Start on May 8, 2009.

James Nathaniel Jr. earned a Tribal Management Certificate from the University of Alaska-Interior/Aleutian Campus

Jamie McGinty, daughter of Calvin and Jessica McGinty, raduated from Saakkaay Soodil'ot Kaltag Head Start on May 8, 2009.

Chris Evens, Cody Pruett, Will Gordon, Mitchell Brower, Max Raich, Ian Campbell, Blake Hughes of Hutchison High School Class of 2009.

Elias Saylor, Effie Kokrine Charter School

North Pole High School Class of 2009 graduates Carlton Eide, Rita Spann, and Sophia May.

Benjamin James-Hyslop Schwartz of Northway/Tanana and Portola Valley, Calif., graduated from Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore., with a bachelor's degree in business administration in December 2008.

A shower of balloons falls on graduates Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

A family waves to and cheers on their graduate Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

Annie Cungauyar Blue approaches the stage to be awarded with an honorary doctorate of humane letters Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

Former Alaska territorial Governor Mike Stepovich, center, is awarded an honorary doctorate of laws Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center. At left is UAF Provost Susan Henrichs, left, and Univeristy of Alaska President Mark Hamilton.

Class speaker Jennifer Williams smiles after addressing her fellow graduates Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

Graduates of Far North Christian School Heidi Newton, left, and Robert Sterling walk down the aisle of North Pole Missionary Chapel to begin commencement ceremonies Saturday evening, May 22, 2009.

Graduates of Far North Christian School, from left, Heidi Newton, Alex Leslie and valedictorian Renee Langworthy bow their heads in prayer during commencement ceremonies Saturday evening, May 22, 2009, at North Pole Missionary Chapel.

North Pole graduates say the Pledge of Allegiance during the start of their commencement ceremonies Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

North Pole graduates Hailey Hill, left, and Cory Koop scan the crowd at the start of their commencement ceremonies Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

Hutchison graduate Mitchell Brower poses for a photograph with his grandparents, Roger and Claire LaPointe after commencement Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The LaPointes traveled from Tennessee to watch their grandson graduate.

Hutchison graduate John Janke poses for a photograph with his family after his commencement ceremony Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in the Davis Concert Hall.

West Valley High School graduates participate in commencement ceremonies Monday evening, May 18, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

West Valley High School graduate Bianca Burbank acknowledges friends and family after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies Monday evening, May 18, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

West Valley High School graduates throw their mortarboards in the air during commencement ceremonies Monday evening, May 18, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

West Valley High School graduate Joshua Jefferies thrusts his fist in the air in celebration during commencement ceremonies Monday evening, May 18, 2009, at the Carlson Center.

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. kindergarten graduate Kadem Barber, 5, stands at attention during the playing of the national anthem Monday evening, May 18, 2009, during commencement ceremonies in the West Valley High School Performing Arts Center.

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. graduates listen as Alternative Instruction and Accountability Executive Director Kathy Hughes, center, addresses them and guests Monday evening, May 18, 2009, during commencement ceremonies in the West Valley High School Performing Arts Center.

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. graduate Marina Cooper, left, poses for a photo with her godmother Patty Green on Monday evening, May 18, 2009, after commencement ceremonies in the West Valley High School Performing Arts Center.

Fairbanks B.E.S.T. graduate Craig Bennett, center, receives a hug from his sister and brother Kaitlyn Grove, 6, and Noah Grove, 7, upon receiving his diploma Monday evening, May 18, 2009, after commencement ceremonies in the West Valley High School Performing Arts Center.

Lavina Medina-Wagahoft excitedly acknowledges a fellow graduate after receiving her diploma Friday evening, May 15, 2009, during commencement ceremonies for Lathrop High School held at the Carlson Center.

Gregory Handy Jr. poses for photos with his diploma Friday evening, May 15, 2009, during commencement ceremonies for Lathrop High School held at the Carlson Center.

Kelli Parks wipes a tear away Friday evening, May 15, 2009, during commencement ceremonies for Eielson High School.

Hutchison graduate Blake Hughes wears a chiefs necklace his mother, Kathryn Elam, made for his graduation Tuesday, May 19, 2009, . Hughes will be attending college in Arizona on a medical scholarship.

Monroe Catholic High School graduates Emilia Monroe, left, Grace Krauklis, second from left, Jocelyn Ribar, second from right, and Breanna Walsh pose for a photo with their volleyball coach and school councilor Kate Jenkins, center, after graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, at Boileau Hall.

North Pole graduates Deirdre Adams, left, and Nicole Lewis dance during the processional Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in the Carlson Center.

Dianne Keller sings for friends, family and fellow graduates during commencement ceremonies for the Star of the North Secondary School on Thursday evening, May 14, 2009, in the West Valley High School Performing Arts Center.

Graduates participate in the processional Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies at the Carlson Center.

Keynote speaker Vic Fischer addresses graduates on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton addresses graduates Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

Graduates listen to keynote speaker Vic Fischer on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

Graduates look around the Carlson Center for their family members Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies during the processional.

Karaline Naegele walks toward the stage to accept her bachelor's degree in history with the likeness of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night painted on her mortarboard Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2009, during University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement ceremonies held at the Carlson Center.

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