• Philomath Academy graduation (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Sway Ziolkowski (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Sway Ziolkowski (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Olivia Wilkerson (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Olivia Wilkerson (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy staff and administration (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Trace Thorson accepted the diploma for his brother, Tyler Smouse. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Nayeli Sanchez (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Nayeli Sanchez (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Teacher Jennifer House, left, and graduate Olivia Leage sing the National Anthem. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Macey Mosbrucker (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Macey Mosbrucker (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Macey Mosbrucker (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Bryce Maurer (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Bryce Maurer (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Dylan Martins (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Dylan Martins (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Olivia Leage (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Olivia Leage (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Zainab Homeid (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Zainab Homeid (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Superintendent Susan Halliday, pictured with district translator Marina Castilla-Morser, formally presents the Class of 2026. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Wylie Griffith (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Wylie Griffith (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Wylie Griffith (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Gracie Gassner (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy graduate Gracie Gassner said, “The school is a really good opportunity for kids to meet their goals at their own pace.” (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Olivia Cole (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Olivia Cole (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Connor Childers (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Connor Childers (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Livia Bryant (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Livia Bryant (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Nate Bennett (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Nate Bennett (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Hudson Beck (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Hudson Beck (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy graduation (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy graduation (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy graduation (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy graduates sit in the front row of Wednesday evening’s ceremony outside of the school. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • Philomath Academy graduation (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Brad Fuqua has covered the Philomath area since 2014 as the editor of the now-closed Philomath Express and currently as publisher/editor of the Philomath News. He has worked as a professional journalist since 1988 at daily and weekly newspapers in Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, Arizona, Montana and Oregon.

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