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Camas High School senior class president Derek Hood and his friends are all smiles before graduation ceremonies began Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium.

Camas High School senior class president Derek Hood and his friends are all smiles before graduation ceremonies began Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium.

Senior Anna Nollenberger performs, "I Hope You Dance," during CHS commencement ceremonies.

Senior Anna Nollenberger performs, "I Hope You Dance," during CHS commencement ceremonies.

The CHS class of 2012 had 360 graduates, the largest in school history.

The CHS class of 2012 had 360 graduates, the largest in school history.

“Tonight, we have a clean slate, an opportunity to pursue anything we want. Let’s move on to the next stage of life and push back our comfort zones,” said Alex Pien, Camas High School valedictorian.Pien certainly understands pushing the comfort zone as a distance runner, but on Friday he was addressing his 359 classmates participating in CHS commencement ceremonies at Doc Harris Stadium.

The class of 2012 was the largest in school history, but still a tight knit family, said Principal Steve Marshall.

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