153 graduate from Decorah High School

Aidan SpencerBerg, Hannah Hougen, Lindsay Vande Lune, Clara Kittleson, Maria Mertzenich, Carli Galligan, Kelly Minear, Rita Guzman and Lydia Hayes (Photos by decorahnews.com's Clara Knudson)(Click on photos for larger images)

Decorah High School held commencement exercises Sunday, awarding diplomas to  153 members of the senior class.

The 2014 Decorah High School valedictorians were recognized--Rebecca Alcock, Dailen Fokedahl, Maria Mertzenich, and Jacob Stock.  The 2014 Salutatorian was Cecilia Mitchell. 

Teachers and other school district employees who are retiring at the end of the school year were thanked for their years of service.

(Left to right): Maria Mertzenich, Dailen Fokedahl, Jacob Stock, Rebecca Alcock and Cecilia Mitchell (Photo by decorahnews.com's Paul Scott)