Flathead Valley Community College's 50th class graduated on May 18 in Kalispell. More than 360 students received diplomas during the ceremony. Speakers included FVCC President Jane Karas, Montana Poet Laureate Lowell Jager and commencement speaker Dr. Sarah Rugheimer.
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Students march into Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Students march into Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Students march into Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
President Jane Karas speaks during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Students listen to speakers during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Faculty listen to speakers during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Commencement speaker Sarah Rugheimer at Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Students listen to speakers during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Students listen to speakers during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
A student receives a diploma during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Student government vice president Adam Jones hugs President Jane Karas at Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
A faculty member moves a student's tassel during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
A faculty member moves a student's tassel during Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon
Students march out of Flathead Valley Community College's 50th graduation celebration on May 18, 2018. Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon