Jubilation! Local high schools transform students into graduates

Years of hard work culminated last week for hundreds of area high school seniors who walked across the stage to receive their high school diplomas. Mt. Vernon High School celebrated their 85 graduates during a ceremony at the high school Friday, May 17. Miller High School commencement honored 31 graduates this year on Sunday, May 19, and Aurora High School sent off 106 graduates Friday, May 10. Shown above, Mt. Vernon Mt’neers rejoice Friday as they reach the finale of their secondary education. (Photo by Leanne Pfeiffer)