Graduates toss their mortarboards into the air during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives his diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives her diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives a high-five as students file into McClaren Hall for Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    Graduates file into McClaren Hall for Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives her diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    Ida Whittet, an 87-year-old graduating with an associate of applied science degree in graphic design, gives a student speech during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives her diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate's tassel is moved from right to left after receiving her diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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    Graduate and veteran Josh J. Hartman, of Kalispell, receives his diploma with his service dog Salus during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives his diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate's tassel is moved from right to left after receiving her diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    A graduate receives her diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider   

    Graduates clap after a speaker during Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement at the Wachholz College Center on Friday, May 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider