Congratulations 2023 MVHS Graduates!

The 2022-2023 school year has reached its end, and Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) class of 2023 graduates celebrated with a commencement ceremony. Exactly 312 students were asked to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, recounting all their hard work and dedication. The commencement ceremony took place at the Mt. Vernon High School Hancock Health Stadium. Administrators and the School Board of Trustees congratulated each graduate.

Highlights of the evening included the prelude and National Anthem played by the Mt. Vernon High School band under the direction of Ms. Jackie Nason. The MVHS Band and Choir played a musical selection, followed by the opening remarks from MVHS Assistant Principals, Mrs. Anita Glaze and Mr. Stan Wilkison, along with Interim Principal, Mr. Bernie Campbell. 

The salutatory address was given by Erica Conley and the valedictory address was given by Ella Hubbell. The top academic students and senior class officers received their diplomas first, followed by the rest of their classmates alphabetically. 

The top 15 in the Class of 2022 were:

1. Ella Hubbell

2. Erica Conley

3. Ethan Murphy

4. Xander Allen

5. Griffin Rumnier

6. Dawson Anderson

7. Dawson Wagner

8. Gabriel Bell

9. Daylon King

10. Ava Crouch

11. Julie Nicklin

12. Joseph Wilson

13. Lillianna Fronek

14. Abby Flick

15. John Kroemer

Class officers included Dawson Anderson, Hunter Austel, Nicole Burris and Daylon King. 

Superintendent Dr. Jack Parker gave the final farewell, which was followed by the senior student class recessional. Staff from all grade levels and schools were in attendance and created a tunnel that the graduates walked through as they exited the field. Congratulations Class of 2023! MVCSC wishes you all the best!

Watch a highlight video below followed by the full Mt. Vernon High School Graduation Ceremony.