I spent Friday evening under the chandeliers and vaulted ceilings of NW Portland’s Trinity Cathedral. Not for a church service (who, me?), but for a fancy, fancy high school graduation. The Oregon Episcopal School sent off its 2011 seniors in style—with a commencement speech by Portlandia‘s Fred Armisen.

KGW got the video… it’s nothing hilarious, but it’s sweet to hear Armisen’s (mostly) straight-forward advice to the youths:

Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.

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