From students to alumni: Willmar Senior High School commencement ceremony

Erica Dischino / TribuneAleah Haverly laughs with her fellow graduates before the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School. — Erica Dischino / Tribune Aleah Haverly laughs with her fellow graduates before the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School.

By Erica Dischino

June 02, 2019 07:00 PM

WILLMAR - Students turned into alumni Sunday during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday in the gymnasium at Willmar Senior High School. The graduates were recognized for their accomplishments surrounded by their family, friends and community members.

Erica Dischino / TribuneStudents walk in the procession as their fellow classmates watch during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

1/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Students walk in the procession as their fellow classmates watch during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneStudents walk in the procession during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

2/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Students walk in the procession during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

3/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Celebratory balloons fill the front office as secretaries Colleen Okland, left, and Wendy Streed accept more for the collection ahead of the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School. Balloons were not allowed during the program so family and friends could drop off their balloons in the office.

Erica Dischino / TribuneGraduate Kameron Gozalez fixes his cap before the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School.

4/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Graduate Kameron Gozalez fixes his cap before the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School.

Erica Dischino / TribuneIt was a full house Sunday during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday in the gymnasium at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

5/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune It was a full house Sunday during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday in the gymnasium at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneSuperintendent Jeff Holm addresses the crowd during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

6/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Superintendent Jeff Holm addresses the crowd during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneStudents walk in the procession as the audience watches during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School.

7/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Students walk in the procession as the audience watches during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School.

Erica Dischino / TribuneClass President Mateo Marin-Mera welcomes the audience during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

8/8: Erica Dischino / Tribune Class President Mateo Marin-Mera welcomes the audience during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday at Willmar Senior High School in Willmar.

By Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino is a photojournalist for the West Central Tribune and Forum News Service. She grew up in northern New Jersey and has lived in the Midwest since 2017. She enjoys photographing the stories of west central Minnesota from county fairs, parades and pandemics. Feel free to contact her at edischino@wctrib.com or 320-894-8865 with your best photo ideas.

From students to alumni: Willmar Senior High School commencement ceremony

WILLMAR - Students turned into alumni Sunday during the Class of 2019 commencement ceremony Sunday in the gymnasium at Willmar Senior High School. The graduates were recognized for their accomplishments surrounded by their family, friends and com...