The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

Each school year comes to a close with graduation.

The following week, juniors are finally considered seniors, even though technically they will need to wait until school starts at the end of August to make it official.

For parents, the emotions they have depends on which child is graduating.

For some, their first child is receiving the diploma, while for others it may be their last child. Of course, for others it may be the second or third child.

I happened to be the fifth of five.

My folks knew that if they needed help I would make sure to get home to help out.

Graduation affects mot...