LAKEWOOD — Lakewood High School graduated its class of 2015 June 5.

After the attendees were greeted by the school band and the presentation of colors, the commencement began with the singing of the National Anthem by graduating senior by Cassidy Fry, followed by Principle Michael Curl’s greeting and the valedictorian address by Alex Cooper.

Cooper talked about how time was measured during his four years at Lakewood.

“We came here just four years ago, and it only seems like yesterday that we were all here as awkward freshman running from sixth period so we wouldn’t miss the bus,” he said.

Preceding Cooper’s address was class speaker Alec Burbee, who compared high school experience to a trip to Red Robin.

After a faculty speech and senior slide show, it was the presentation of diplomas, which was then followed by the turning of the tassels.

After that, the graduating class reunited with their parents in the campus’ courtyard, where tearful hugs and congratulatory statements were exchanged.

One of the graduating seniors was Bryce Stanton who plans to attend Eastern Washington University.

“It’s amazing. It’s absolutely amazing,” he said. “All the stress is off and now I’m ready for college.”

Another graduate was Kelsy Kosko, who plans to go to Everett Community College to study criminal justice.

“It’s unbelievable,” she said. “It took four years to get here and now it’s happening. I’m thankful for everyone that helped me get here.”