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Come celebrate at Highline’s 2nd annual Lavender Graduation!

Staff Reporter Jun 05, 2025

Are you graduating this year and part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Or maybe you’re an ally who wants to show support? Either way, you are invited to one of the most heartwarming events of the year – Highline College’s 2nd Annual Lavender Graduation!

It’s a special ceremony that honors LGBTQIA+ graduates and celebrates their achievements, resilience, and the unique paths they’ve taken through college. It’s about more than just diplomas, it’s about identity, pride, and community – not to mention a visit from Keynote Speaker Senator Claire Wilson!

Held on June 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Federal Way Higher Education Center, Room 120 will be jam packed with pride, snacks, and a rousing celebration of our community as the graduates and their families look forward to coming successes. 

Join in on the festivities by RSVPing by June 10.

This event is open to everyone – students, staff, faculty, and allies. Whether you’re walking the stage or cheering from the crowd, come be a part of this joyful celebration of identity and achievement. 

Let’s celebrate our grads with pride!