Grad tally for 2019 down 10 from last year

Over the next two weekends, high schools in Whitman County will hold commencement ceremonies to mark the graduation of 329 students.

This year’s class of 2019 totals 10 students less than last year.

Other numbers from past years include 299 in 2017, 287 in 2016 and 306 in 2015.

Four schools – Oakesdale, LaCrosse, Pullman and St. John/ Endicott – increased their senior enrollment numbers by a total of 16 students compared to last year.

Rosalia, Colfax and Garfield/Palouse saw their number of graduating seniors decrease by 26 since last year.

Graduation counts at Colton and Tekoa remained the sa...