Dolores graduates file into the gym Saturday for the high school graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 17. Highlights of commencement included speeches from salutatorian Taylor Elder, valedictorian Emma Youngquist, and science teacher Dave Hopcia. Thanks to teachers, “We have the confidence for the real world,” Elder said. She praised speech, science, history and writing instructors for their high expectations of students.

Sam Green/Dolores Star<br><br>Taylor Elder gives the salutatorian speech at the Dolores High School graduation ceremony Saturday.

Sam Green/Dolores Star<br><br>Emma Youngquist gives the valedictorian speech at the Dolores High School graduation ceremony Saturday.

Sam Green/Dolores Star<br><br>Mathew Jones poses for a picture Saturday with principal Brandon Thurston at the Dolores High School graduation ceremony Saturday. Each graduate gave the principal a necklace before shaking his hand.

Sam Green/Dolores Star<br><br>Graduates celebrate their achievement after the Dolores High School graduation ceremony Saturday.