![THE TURNING OF THE TASSELS: Valedictorian Julia Barnard (at the podium), flanked by Kai McDonald (left) Ashley Maki (right) prepares Polson graduates to flip their tassels from right to left – signifying their final step between high school and whatever comes next. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2024/06/03/tasselturning_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
THE TURNING OF THE TASSELS: Valedictorian Julia Barnard (at the podium), flanked by Kai McDonald (left) Ashley Maki (right) prepares Polson graduates to flip their tassels from right to left – signifying their final step between high school and whatever comes next. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
June 3, 2024
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June 6, 2024 midnight
Speakers remind Polson grads "time is precious"
From the opening notes of Pomp and Circumstance to the confetti-filled flinging of mortarboards, Polson’s graduation ceremony Saturday was a blend of humor and poignancy, pride and playfulness.