"Springfield, Alford recount high school lessons learned" by: Jessica Shepard

  • Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School graduates celebrate at Burl McKinney Stadium Thursday, May 21.
    Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School graduates celebrate at Burl McKinney Stadium Thursday, May 21.
  • Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Several senior students created lasting memories during their respective graduation ceremonies last week. Van Vleck seniors paused to take a selfie while their class song "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac played through the stadium on May 21.
    Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Several senior students created lasting memories during their respective graduation ceremonies last week. Van Vleck seniors paused to take a selfie while their class song "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac played through the stadium on May 21.
  • Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard  Van Vleck graduating seniors let their mortar boards fly at the school’s graduation ceremonies last week.
    Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard  Van Vleck graduating seniors let their mortar boards fly at the school’s graduation ceremonies last week.

       Family members escorted their Van Vleck High School 2026 graduates onto Burl McKinney field on May 21.  Graduate Tyler Snow led the …