PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia Independent School graduates 13

May 24, 2012 | 11:23 p.m. CDT

Accompanied by the tones of the school's string quartet, 13 students graduated from Columbia Independent School on Thursday. The ceremony was held at the Columbia Performing Arts Center. Fifth- and eighth-graders were honored in ceremonies earlier Thursday.

Jeanne Lambson, left, and Aubrey Smith play in the Columbia Independent School’s string quartet as faculty and students proceed to the stage for graduation Thursday at Columbia Performing Arts Center. | Robert Swain

The Columbia Independent School class of 2012 wait to be seated for the start of their graduation on Thursday at Columbia Performing Arts Center. Columbia Independent had 13 graduates this year. | Robert Swain

Charles J. McClain presents Columbia Independent School graduate John Harper Peacock Semlitsch with his diploma on Thursday at Columbia Performing Arts Center. Semlitsch was one of 13 students honored. | Robert Swain