After four years of study, more than 400 Mount Vernon High School seniors walked the stage on Friday afternoon and received their diplomas. The class of 2012 was greeted by principal Nardos King, who told the outgoing Majors to "think big" in the years to come, to follow their dreams and to take chances. 

The speakers at the ceremony included: 

• 2012 graduate Yisel Carcamo 
• Honor graduates Kaitlyn Schneider and Eugene Coleman
• Commencement speaker U.S. Army Col. Gregory Gadson

Have a safe summer, and congratulations Majors!