Congratulations to the Vikings' Class of 2024

Vinton County High School’s commencement ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Friday at the high school.

Published with this story is a list of the Class of 2024 seniors who will be graduating.

VCHS is still monitoring the weather as to if the graduation ceremony will be in the gym or at the stadium. An all call will go out to inform all families as to where the graduation will be held, and it will also be placed on Facebook. Graduates will be given tickets to share with their family and friends if it is an indoor event.

Quick reminder — Vinton County High School Class of 2024 has two valedictorians — Michael Ramsey and Keaton Travis — and two salutatorians — Matthew Hembree and Evan Long. Buckeye Hills Career Center’s top student is Desiree Secora. Congratulations to all these Vikings’ scholars!

Valedictorian: Michael Ramsey is the son of Dan and Christy Ramsey. During his four years at VCHS, he has been an active member of Business Professionals of America — specializing in the First Tech Challenges, a member of the Viking Players and was a member of the golf team. Michael’s future plan is to attend Ohio University, or The Ohio State University, in the fall to major in Chemical Engineering.

Valedictorian: Keaton Travis is the son of Larry and Karen Travis. During his four years at VCHS, he has been a member of Business Professionals of America, a four year letterman in cross county and a 3 year member of the baseball team. Keaton’s future plan is to attend Miami University to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.

Salutatorian: Matthew Hembree is the son of Sara McNally and Brad Hembree. During his four years at VCHS, he has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, the Spanish Club, a two year Varsity Letterman in Basketball and a four year Varsity Letterman in Football and Track. Matt’s future plan is to attend Ohio University and major in pre-physical therapy.

Salutatorian: Evan Long is the son of Jennifer Justice and Christopher Long. During his 4 years at VCHS, he has been a 4 year Marching and Concert band letterman; a 3 year member of the Viking players and a member of the VCHS Choir. Evan’s future plan is to attend Miami University to major in Political Science, to eventually become a lawyer.

BHCC Top Student: Desiree Secora is the daughter of Crystal King and Josh King. She has been a member of the Volleyball team, Beta Club, a three-year member of the French Club and a four year member of 4H. Her future plan is to attend the University of Rio Grande to obtain her RN degree and then onto a BSN.

Congratulations to the Vikings’ Class of 2024!

Degree is contingent upon completion of all local and state requirements.

Ashton William Allman

Kolt Divan Barlow

Kylie Rain Barnett

Isaiah Daniel Bartoe

Mayson Aiden Byers Bartoe

Braiden Jonathon Dean Bay

Ashlee Jade Bentley

Lyssa Deanne Binz

Andrew Thomas Blackerby

Kailee Hope Bowling

Nicholas Scott Bowling II

Landon Reecce Boyer

Garrett Zachary Brown

Tyler Patrick Brown

Brooklyn Paige Burns

Desiray Louise Burton

Madeline Elizabeth Cain

Aleksandra Diana Camp

Morgan Rene Case

Charles Ray Chaffins III

Valey Rose Coleman

Kaitlyn Helen Collins

Kellie Lorraine Collins

Logan Matthew Conger

Olivia Ann Conrad

Alexis Paige Cook

Daisy Anne Cotner

Emma Claire Davidson

Elizabeth Ann Dawson

Madison Lynn Deck

Brailee Savannah Denney

Victoria Grace Dickinson

Megan Renae Durham

Gavin Carl Fetherolf

Chloe Elizabeth Francis

Alaina Veronica Brianne Fuller

Dalton Anthony Gibson

Faith Ann Good

Kalli Mae Good

Ella Elizabeth Graham

Jasmine Alina Green

Alyssa Nicole Hagerty

William Andrew Harris

Kelsie Denise Hatfield

Madison Olivia Hatfield

Matthew Thomas Hembree

Abigail Christine Henneman

Hunter Thomas Henson

Owen Michael Hire

Shaelyn Brooke Holliday

David William Holsinger

Anna June Marie Hougland

Madisyn Sue Hughes

Jonathon Kayden Layne Huntley

Keegan Jasper William Jones

Timothy Craig Allen Jordan

Jason Michael Kirby

Trinity Kristen Kirby

Emily Elizabeth Kirkendall

Pheonix Batavia Lackey

William Eli Lambert

Evan Christopher Long

Lucas Dylan Long

Laithen Derby Mace

Allyson Raye Magee

Ty Alan Marks

Elijah Richard Mayers

Dakota William McKinney

Rylee Elizabeth McNichols

Kael Brighton Mercier

Hunter Reave Milliken

Parker Jordan Mock

Ian Conner Mohler

Macilyn Brooke Montgomery

Dallas Levi Morris

Kayden Lee Morris

Zoe Louise Morris

Josie Lynn Mulhern

Katie Jo Murphy

Reagan Edward Newsome

Sean Anthony Ohm

Gabrielle Elizabeth Pelfrey

James William Ryan Perry

Elijah James Potter

Avery Michael Potts

Marcus Allen Radcliff

Michael Preston Ramsey

Lanny Eugene Rapp II

Robert James Ray

Skyler Jay Reffitt

Piper Ashtyn Remy

Xzavior Thomas Donald Riches

James Douglas Ridgeway Jr

Kaitlynn Cheyanne Rife

Trinity Alexandra Roberson

Braylon Maddox Rose

Carson Oliver Rose

Jamielynn Danielle Rutter

Olivia Grace Salyer

Heaven Lanie Saunders

Delanie Ranee Scarberry

Tanner Allen Schweikert

Desiree Ann Secora

Cameron Anthony Seymour

Noah Allen Sheets

Parker Rolston Shonborn

Jaden Maleia Slone

Jaden Mariah Smith

Kylie Danielle Smith

Sarah Kay Smith

Sophia Marie Smith

Paige Rena Spears

Zachary Dean Spears

Madison Grace Spencer

Gabriel David Sperry

Wyatt Elliott Scott Stalder

Mackenzie Jane Stepien

Hunter Mathews Stevens

James Leon Swaim

Tristan Lee Sword

McKenna Hope Thompson

Joshua Seth Timberman

Branson Kaine Tippie

Keaton Mark Travis

Ashton Broox Tritipo

Michael Edward Umphries

Bostyn Allen Vickers

Teairra Jo Vickers

Morgan Ann Taylor Wallace

Kerrigan Leann Weber

Bailee Jo Williams

Lakin Jaye Williams

Alexandria Belle Wilson

Brady Nathaniel Woltz

Aden Nicholas Woodgeard