-Messenger photo by David Borer
Wyatt DeCoster gives the invocation during commencement on Sunday at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
The graduating senior chorus members sing “Stand As One” under the direction of Joseph Granzow (lower right). In front, from left, are Em Eekhoff, Bailey Boll, Nina Rasmussen, Morgan Christiansen and Jaydan Sorensen. In back, from left, are Caden Hankins, Nicholas Sisson, Aidan Cross and Liam Snyder.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
-Messenger photo by David Borer
Nicholas Sisson, one of three valedictorians, addresses the Class of 2024 during Sunday commencement ceremonies at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
Sawyer Morrical, one of three valedictorians, addresses the Class of 2024 during Sunday commencement ceremonies at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
Adalynn Askelsen, one of three valedictorians, addresses the Class of 2024 during Sunday commencement ceremonies at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
Graduating percussionist, Aiden Cross, plays with the band during commencement Sunday at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
Austin Bierl shakes hands with Superintendent Joseph Nelson after receiving his diploma Sunday during commencement ceremonies at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion.

-Messenger photo by David Borer
Members of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Class of 2024 toss their caps outside the high school after commencement on Sunday afternoon in Clarion. The Class of 2024 saw 71 students graduate, including foreign exchange students, according to CGD High School Principal Paul Hansch.