GRADUATION AT LAST!

PHOTOS BY KRISTI PIHL STANWOOD/CAMANO NEWS Stanwood High School's class of 2009 celebrated graduation Friday evening. "Tonight's the end of one stage of our life and the beginning of the next," Ayla Lampard, salutatorian, told her fellow seniors during the graduation ceremonies. Above, graduating seniors Corinn Holberg (left) and Tara Smith (right) sing "Reach for the Stars," a song Holberg wrote, while accompanied by Devon Uy on the guitar. Right, a senior acknowledges those watching during the victory lap that signaled the beginning of commencement. See more photos on page 12.