— from Edy Hansen —

Orcas High School 2015 alum Mikaela Suzanne Hansen graduated with a B.A. in Human Services from Western Washington University with a 3.7 GPA. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in the fall.

A big thank you to the community, mentors, teachers, and organizations that have helped her over the years to achieve her dreams.

A special thank you to the American Legion, Odd Fellows, OIEF, Orcas Island Lions Club, Orcas Educational Association, the OICMF, Marilyn Anderson, the San Juan Masonic Lodge, the Funhouse, and the Henigson Family.

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