See photos from Eugene, Springfield and Lane County high school graduation ceremonies

Chris Pietsch, Register-Guard
Updated ·2 min read
Graduates toss their mortarboards during South Eugene High School’s commencement ceremony Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Hult Center.
Graduates toss their mortarboards during South Eugene High School’s commencement ceremony Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Hult Center.

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Resilience and adaptability were common themes at commencement ceremonies this month as students celebrated graduation throughout the area.

The Class of 2023 had its freshman year interrupted by the pandemic, switched to remote learning and then returned to the classroom midway through their junior year at many local schools.

At one graduation after another, students expressed gratitude for the normalcy of gathering together to celebrate their achievement with family, friends and classmates.

Register-Guard photographers and other partners attended as many of these ceremonies as possible this past week.

Here are the photo galleries we captured:

Karson Wilmarth does a flip off the stage after receiving his diploma during the Cottage Grove High School graduation ceremony in Cottage Grove June 10.
Karson Wilmarth does a flip off the stage after receiving his diploma during the Cottage Grove High School graduation ceremony in Cottage Grove June 10.

Academy of Arts and Academics, 6 p.m. June 6, Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield.

Springfield High School, 7 p.m Friday June 9, Silke Field, 849 N 10th St., Springfield. PHOTO GALLERY

Creswell High School, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, Creswell High School, 33390 Niblock Lane, Creswell.

International High School, 7:00 p.m. June 9, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene.

Elmira High School, Friday, 7:00 p.m. June 9, Elmira High School 24936 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira.

Willamette High School, 6:30 p.m. Friday June 9, Wolverine Stadium, 1525 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene.

McKenzie High School, 11 a.m. June 10, McKenzie Community School gym, 51187 Blue River Drive, Vida. PHOTO GALLERY

Cottage Grove High School, 2 p.m. June 10, Cottage Grove High School, 1375 S River Road, Cottage Grove. PHOTO GALLERY

Thurston High School, 2:00 p.m. June 10, Thurston High School, 333 58th St., Springfield. PHOTO GALLERY

North Eugene High School, 2:00 p.m. June 10, Swede Stadium, 200 Silver Lane, Eugene. PHOTO GALLERY

Sheldon High School, 7:00 p.m. June 10, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. PHOTO GALLERY

Churchill High School, 7:00 p.m. June 12, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. PHOTO GALLERY

South Eugene High School, 7:00 p.m. June 13 Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. PHOTO GALLERY

Early College & Career Options, 7:00 p.m. June 14, Wheeler Pavilion (Lane Events Center) Eugene.

Bethel Kalapuya High School, 6:30 p.m. June 15, Wolverine Stadium, 1525 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene.

Lane Community College, June 17, Eugene. PHOTO GALLERY

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