Decorah High School graduates 156 on Sunday

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Decorah High School commencement ceremonies were held Sunday afternoon, with the large crowd able to find its way to the high school facilities without having to use umbrellas!  Friends and families of the 156 graduates nearly filled the new high school gymnasium.

Student commencement speakers included McKinleigh McCabe, Patrick Larson and Kirsten Arneson.  10 students shared the honor of Valedictorian, and one student was named Salutatorian.  57 students were accorded "Academic Letters," meaning they earned a 3.6 GPA for three consecutive semesters.

Photo above of Valedictorians and Salutatorian: Front row: Eric Fulsas, Kirsten Arneson, Aubrey Ellickson, Claire Breitenstein, Kayla Peterson, Noreen Gentry. Back row: Michael Peter, Patrick Larson, James Ostlie, Jacob Drost, Lucas Blekeberg (Salutatorian).

Prepping for the big event

Nearly a full house in new gym

Lori Pierce, Adam Riley and Scott Pierce lead the student procession

Heading to the gym