Jill Schramm/MDN Valedictorian Chinaza Udekwe and Salutatorian Abbie McKay glance at the commencement program as they and other graduates hold their diplomas and awards toward the end of the graduation ceremony at Bishop Ryan High School Sunday afternoon. Twenty-four graduates received their diplomas.

Jill Schramm/MDN Brandon Ofsthun, left, and Maximus Wicke, wearing their caps, gowns and honors cords, share a final high school moment as they gather with other Minot High School graduating seniors to await the start of their commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon in Minot State University Dome. There were more than 400 students slated to receive diplomas. Student speakers were Mason Diehl and Kelsee Hoyt.

Jill Schramm/MDN Dalyce Leslie, right, attaches a flower corsage to the gown of fellow graduate Tessa Olson as they prepare for the commencement ceremony at Our Redeemer’s Christian School Sunday afternoon.