Gov. Gregoire commends students at Bridgeport High School, encourages Washingtonians to vote

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2011

OLYMPIA - Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the following statement, commending the students of Bridgeport High School who are finalists in a competition to have President Obama deliver this year's commencement address:

"The students of Bridgeport High School are beyond inspiring, they are taking charge of their future and showing the country the difference that a good education can make. With an incredible record of success in AP and college level courses, 82% of this year�s class are college bound. They know the value of education and hard work and they make it look fun! I�m incredibly proud that they are in the running for the President to deliver the commencement address at their graduation. I�ve voted online and encourage every Washingtonian to also vote and join these students in their incredible journey."