Central Washington University’s Joshua J. Linders, an Auburn High graduate, was selected as a member of the 2009 Silver Cortege for Central’s 118th commencement on June 13 in Ellensburg.

Linders, a psychology major, will lead the procession of graduates into commencement.

The Silver Cortege consists of a select group of junior students who have achieved academic excellence. Each student is chosen based on grade point average and must have completed 75 credits.