HOLD TRUE

Elders Group is a vital (and Friendly) resource for Bainbridge's LGBTQIA+ community.

For many, graduating the 8th grade is little more than a box to check on the way to high school. Students at Woodward Middle School, however, mark the milestone in a more memorable way. For more than 65 years, 8th graders completing their middle school careers have gathered to celebrate their achievements at the 8th Grade Banquet—an event that has evolved over time from a modest spaghetti dinner to an all-out extravaganza.

Find your passion, then devote yourself to it, advises Greg Nance, state representative for the 23rd District. In a time of divisiveness, it’s more important than ever to keep trying, said Nance, an islander who turns 37 in September.