May 21, 2014 - 2014 Menno High School graduation

Cyrel Blalock is all smiles after receiving his diploma at the Menno High School graduation ceremony Sunday, May 18 at the Menno Gymnasium.

Matthew Hento returns to his seat after receiving his diploma Sunday, May 18 at the Menno Gymnasium. Hento was one of 18 seniors to graduate at the event.

Dr. Chris Christensen, right, superintendent of the Menno School District, represented the school administration at the graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon. Second from the right is Henry Bender, member of the Menno Board of Education; Kevin Edelman, chairman of the Menno Board of Education and Travis Grassmid, pastor at Zion Reformed Church in Menno.

Matthew Preszler, president of the student council, addressed the audience at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014 Sunday afternoon, May 18.

2014 graduates Matthew Hento, Gregory Johnson and Madison Huber receive congratulations in the reception line following the graduation ceremony at the Menno Gymnasium Sunday afternoon.

Chet Peterson gets a hug from teacher Kay Smidt in the reception line for the 2014 Menno High School graduation Sunday.

Tyrell Bertsch poses with Arlene Bertsch following baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies at the Menno Gymnasium Sunday afternoon.

The Menno High School mixed chorus provided music during the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon.

Several hundred community members, family members and well-wishers gathered at the Menno Gymnasium for the 2014 Menno High School graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon, May 18.

Pastor Travis Grassmid gave the sermon at the baccalaureate services prior to the Menno High School graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon, May 18.

Christina Herrboldt, Cheyenne Edelman and Emily Massey take in the scene prior to the graduation ceremony at the Menno Gymnasium Sunday afternoon, May 18.
PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN