Lakewood graduation June 10 at Tulalip, Senior Awards June 9 at LHS gym

LAKEWOOD — With the campus in disarray due to construction of the new high school, students and their families might be wondering where Lakewood will stage its graduation for the Class of 2016.

LAKEWOOD — With the campus in disarray due to construction of the new high school, students and their families might be wondering where Lakewood will stage its graduation for the Class of 2016.

The Tulalip Amphitheatre, located north of the Tulalip Resort Casino and south of the Seattle Premium Outlets, will serve as the venue this year. While the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. June 10, the venue will open at 5 p.m. for ticket-holders.

Each graduate will receive 10 tickets, and seating will be available for all ticket-holders, but standing-room spectator spaces will be available to those without tickets.

Among the student and staff speeches slated for the event are English teacher Ron Thorvilson, valedictorian Lily Whitehead and one of her classmates, Patrick Cruz III. The class certification by the Lakewood school board, as well as the presentation of diplomas, will also take place.

The LHS gymnasium will play host to the Senior Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. June 9.

This ceremony will include not only the presentation of awards and scholarships, but also the annual slide show that’s typically shown at graduation, but won’t be able to because of its new venue this year.