• Article Photo. These 2012 graduates decorated their mortars before the VSHS commencement.
    These 2012 graduates decorated their mortars before the VSHS commencement.
  • Article Photo. The Chamber Choir perfoms during the graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon.
    The Chamber Choir perfoms during the graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon.
  • Article Photo. Tess Noeller's cap and tassel proclaim her year of graduation.
    Tess Noeller's cap and tassel proclaim her year of graduation.
  • Article Photo. Jake Stodola reads his speech during the graduation ceremony.
    Jake Stodola reads his speech during the graduation ceremony.
  • Article Photo. Carpe Diem: Jake Stodola used several movie quotes in his graduation speech.
    Carpe Diem: Jake Stodola used several movie quotes in his graduation speech.
  • Article Photo. Kelly Wagner receives her diploma from School Board President Sue Gates.
    Kelly Wagner receives her diploma from School Board President Sue Gates.
  • Article Photo. Teacher Kyle Engdahl speaks to the graduates during commencement.
    Teacher Kyle Engdahl speaks to the graduates during commencement.
  • Article Photo. Matt Walston sings a solo during the Chamber Choir's performance.
    Matt Walston sings a solo during the Chamber Choir's performance.
  • Article Photo. Suzanne Robinson receives congratulations as she crosses the stage.
    Suzanne Robinson receives congratulations as she crosses the stage.
  • Article Photo. Tess Noeller and other Chamber Choir members sing as graduation begins.
    Tess Noeller and other Chamber Choir members sing as graduation begins.

The members of the Vinton-Shellsburg Class of 2012 officially ended their school careers on Sunday, as 139 received diplomas during the commencement ceremony.

Graduate Jake Stodola shared some of his favorite movie quotes in the student address, while teacher Kyle Engdahl urged the graduates to learn when to make their own paths, as well as when to realize that others had created paths worth following. 

The VSHS Chamber Choir sang "MLK" and "Every Time I Feel the Spirit." Principal Matt Kingsbury concluded his first full year at VSHS by announcing the honors achieved by some of the graduates. School Board President Sue Gates presented the diplomas to the graduates.