77 set to graduate from Pagosa Springs High School

Photo courtesy Sally Capistrant
Top: The 77 members of the Pagosa Springs High School class of 2016 pose in their cap and gowns recently — a school tradition that anticipates the coming commencement ceremony. Right: Members of the senior class participate in a new tradition of walking throughout Pagosa Springs Elementary School while being greeted by the school district’s youngest students.[/caption]

“It’s a giant leap for all mankind but for us it’s just a simple step.” — Yelawolf.

The 77 members of the Pagosa Springs High School class of 2016 are set to participate in the annual rite of passage that is graduation Saturday, June 4.

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