Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti release – This weekend a large number of students from Marshfield High School, North Bend High School and Southwestern Community College will be graduating. On behalf of the Coos Bay City Council, I would like to extend to each of our area graduating students our heartfelt congratulations and admiration for your incredible educational accomplishments. All of you have persevered in your educational journey and I am proud of you all. I would also like to congratulate the parents, family members, and educators who helped you succeed. Graduation means you have reached one of life’s many destinations. While it is a time to celebrate your accomplishment, graduation also marks the start of a new journey in one’s life. Some of our graduates will move on and undertake higher educational opportunities, some will go to trade schools and others will enter the workforce. I wish you all the best and much success as you move on in life’s journey.