When the University of Alaska Anchorage holds its commencement ceremony May 3, it will celebrate a young woman who is likely its youngest-ever graduate.
At 17 years old, Rainey Spurlock holds that distinction, going back at least to 1997. (A university spokesperson says they don’t have access to records before that).
Spurlock, who hails from Palmer, is no stranger to the spotlight: She’s worked as a child actor and produces music under the name Rainey Laine. She’s also set to deliver UAA’s undergraduate commencement speech at the May 3 ceremony…