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[cheering] >> [snorts] >> Let's give the class of 2026 a round of applause. [cheering] >> [cheering] >> It is it is a timehonored tradition that upon receiving a high school diploma. The graduation cap tassel is turned from the right side to the left side to signify the completion of your degree. Graduates, please turn your tassels. [cheering] Right, ladies and gentlemen, friends, and family, it is my distinct honor and privilege to present to you the CSA New Techch graduating class of 2026. >> [cheering] >> [ __ ] Heat. [music] [music] Heat. Heat [music] up here. [music] Oh, [cheering] heat, heat. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat.
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Daniela Golivan, David Grossman, Gabrielle Hansen, Gabriella Hermosio, Maida Islam, Ryan Jacobson, Sha Warez, Isan Mahajin, Ace Moran, Brian Martinez, Montasinos, Emma Matula, Ethan Michaels, Amth Mohan, Aia Muhammad Bay, Akshi Makand, Luke Murphy, Prrenav Murash, Sarah Nuranc, Kobe Nixon, Shanak Pradhan, Heidi Quinn Rucha Raja Daksha Sanjanna Ramkumar Jacob Ramsey Ashtora Raalo Vaniah Ready Anuk Regu Claire Rosenrance Finn Rothbart Ryan Rustin Cath Catherine Samson, Aiden Shokon, Akshara, Sir Giri, Ragav, Tari, Iscander, Terat, Aayushman, Verma, Ryan, Wasserman, Hansuja, Yalabarti, Almiraza, Amatov, Abai Atabakov, Rouslan Azimov, Ronic Bundani, Byron Manure, Pollock Vardov, Congratulations, >> Jaden Borges, Emma Brandwine, >> Claire Germany, >> yes, Angela Chen, Catherine Conrad, Aiden Cwley, Ava Davis, Paulina Fa, [cheering] Veronica Furick, Alan Gopal, Krishna, Jeff Han, George Handel, Ryan Harris, Ronaldo Hidalgo, Mia Henrix, Danielle Hoffman, Joseph Hoffman, William Hoffman, Caleb Holloway, Parker Jbeck, McKenna Jacobson, Wen Jane, Noah Karp, Aroucheri, Grace Kim, Nina Kim, Xavier Kowalsski, Audrey Lee, Daniel Lee, [cheering] Megan Lev, Peter Lanchic, Eric Lynn, Christian LRA, Indian balancer, Sedarth Mahes, Aiden Melton, Jory Michael, Blake Milanovich, Iris New, Sebastian Pelott, Violetta Pand, Chris Patel, Lucas Pavitz, Lily Pearl Congratulations, Joshua Peterson, Harry K.
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Prasad, Andrew Quinto, Aush Ralph, Matthew Rowski, Sria Sanji, Vicram, Raj Kumar, Aditia Sant, Seth Salvi, Logan Torf, Alisa Varis, [cheering] Bryce Williams, Noel Williams, Quinn Winnicki, Dominic Wilson, Kayn Yan, Ava Alban, [screaming] Jenna Alter, >> Carl Bachic, Tosh Baker, Valeria Bactva, Lana Barber, Ethan Becker, Emma Biddle, Ethan Glenn, Joshua Glenn, Paul Holstein, Audrey Cashmere, Ellie Croc, Matthew Croc, Margarita Litzki, Jordan Lavine, Jessica Lou, Gabrielle Lopez, Teddy Lots, Anna Macag, [cheering] Ian Mahajan, Colin Mlen, Neil Mishri Kotkar, Evan Mueller, Dwayne Porter, Irvy Risingani, Jillian Rosenfeld, [screaming] Payton Rosenthal, Ethan Schnully, Aushi Shaw, Caleb Shrout, Sedanta Singh, Grace Vargis, Arez Wait, Christina Wang, Jin Yi Woo, Jin Wuan Woo, Jonathan Zere, Radawa Abu Ali, Shria Akichu, Aditi Benella, Sarah Bendy, Aushi, Dala, Nicholas Dela, Sierra, Lee Ditmir, Aliar, Jumala Lee, Olivia English, Harshita Ezra Sarzon, Zoe Feldstein, Telman Gangok, Samantha Gacheski, Abby Fernandez, Angela Ho, Aaron Isco, Esther G.
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Benjamin Jitz Kabitz, Bodana Kaduk, Mana Koka, Toshi Haru Koka, Nirvana Castana, Ahatree Karn, Shashing Lin, Evan Lynch, Advik Mahish, Grad Praadias Maria Vis Harsh Nathan, Anthony Maninko, William Moshe, Adrien Malikica, Isan Naspava, Abigail Ordovich, [cheering] Ernst Ostran, >> Lucas Pachenko, Praam Paramala, Alyssa Hettinger, [cheering] Evan Poland, Daniel Prior, AI Ray, Alexa Randall, Li, Grace Rue, Aam Salem, Ria Shiron, Jessica Jessica Shiron, Tyler Shen, Ray Han Sha, Josh Stone, Rick Sungamar, Arian Shirana, Pari Tucker, Priya Tucker, Era Tuari Zven, Jessica Ani, Alexis Velenko, Augusta Waz, >> Samantha Ziggman, >> Sophia Zenigorroski, Vidant Agural, Arian Agural, Alyssa Berios Parker, [cheering] Ava Bueno, Kylie Collins, Alan Cruz, Shi Doshi, Avana Escobar, Tucker Zel, Victoria Ferrer Key, Margaret Finnegan, Novel Foreman, Elelliana Freeman, Susan Garcia, Tyrone Gunshaker, John Hail, Addison Hall, Grace Harper, Elsa Hire, Jason Jacob, Chandana Canaraa, Sophia Haleno, Junior Kim, Abigail Kolto, Hearth Lande, Ruben Luchi, Lily Levit, [cheering] Ariel Lee, Leing Limb, Ryan Martin, Amanda Martevski, Luke Mase, Ishanvi Mishra, Christian Moshi, Mason, Nolas, Ashwa Parita, Ricardo Parker, Itel Perez, [cheering] Angel Perez, Gavin Plouts, Arya Por, Villim Prihoda, Sahana Raja, Sida Rockmanova, [screaming] Vivian Robins, Karen Rodriguez, Ryan Salvin, Ria Sanj, Sophia Sapash, Vikova, Arian Sant, Alexander Shopfeld, Ipsida Singh, Gel, Sodto, Esparza, Advit Shrivatson, Aditia Takre, Sunonny Suie, >> Queso Ucha, >> Rahul Varma, >> William Wang, >> David Weiner, Donovan Williams, Owen Woo, Alexandra Razitski, Tar Illoi, Kishana Allen, Sandia Anend, Sarah Bodingol, Damdin Bazerad, Caleb Boniface, Avery Braun, Maxim Charov, Ally Chen, Evan Cohen, Oliver Kohl's, >> Isabelle Francis, Deasis, [cheering] Maya Donardo, Sai Hanseni, Dornala, Shreas Readyi, Erisani, Veneta, Tanai, Gongasetti, Arian Singh Gar Ta Galamman Ronan Grow Andrew Goose Colin Kennedy Isabella Kustellac Sophia Kustilac Matthew Lee Alexandra Malashuk Brandon Matis, Chase McDow, Diani Montalongo, Perez, Lazarus Nam, Dillia Noer, Dominic Ochetski, Jasmine Ralph, Nissa Ralph, Javal Rayal, No Raboyo, [cheering] Ari Robbins, Dionara Roman Garcia, Nisha Salon, >> Kaden Schultz, congratulations, Matthew Spabu, Abby Sherman, Vashnabi Shindai, Prabacher Singh, Lucas Spone, Gabriella Stell, Katarina Sirigelis, Myra Tabasam, Jack Tantel, Amish, The Core, Yee Tong, Carson Valeroso, Marumita Vmula, Riley Vogler, Ella Wang, Evan Waggeren, Adrien Ye, Evelyn Zang, Grant Zimmerman, >> Isabella Aronda, Margaret Arie, Anu Badmunk, Camila Cawe, Gonzalez, Haley Cho, Brian Chacho, Henry Cohen, Catherine Cornell, Alexander Coughlin, Buan Oir, Aimire Boise Ganv Simon Capinos Alexia Kaplanis Juliana Co Eugene Lee Sophia Lowi Zehan Blue Emma Malice Maria Meta Vega Sophia Mel Tulskaya, Catherine Morsy, Claire Morsy, Slava Mosavoy, Karolina Nazrina, Sabrina Nazrina, Erdin Oir Perezv, Maka Ramirez, Elizabeth Shima Bukuro, Rayan Teldo, Arna Thoroth, Dylan Tamashevski, Jasper Oior, Eric Vasil, Andrew Shia, Jacob Zahara, Selena Jane, Kayla Zimmering, Daria Abakumova, Anthony Adams III, Naomi Adams, Amber Ahmed, Benjamin Alexic, V Allen, Shrea Antha, Ramen, McKenzie Athenus, [cheering] Ali Audi, Hassan Belusu, Michelle Banmuk, Zachary Becker, [cheering] Andrew Bloomberg, Steuart Rodkin, Bailey Brown, Maha Shandori, Joelle Chong, Jeremy Cutler, Shreas Donvate, Tene Doshi, Kate Fzaka, Orla Gaffne, Andrea George, Lillian Gordadazzi, [cheering] Ethan Black, Alexandra Georges, Jake Hannon, >> Aiden Purus, Laura Hollisk, Anton Comco, Sophia Joan, Monnique Carmakar, Zachary Catz, Aaron Catsman, Seran Coneian, David King, Michael King, >> McKenna Larvo, >> yes, >> Ryan Lee, Singi Louu, >> Jana Melanie, Jackson Mcernney, >> Shria Guan, Chris Odano, Yatin Tennady, Shandu, Padata, Emma Pop, Nihal Provin, Anukica Ramani, Aditi Rowit, Claire Rang, Ashra Roshi, Nelly Sandor, Will Shear, Robert Shan, Zachary Smart, Zaryi Smith, congratulations, Sophia Serangeovich, Leah Stadola, congratulations.
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>> Gabriella Thompson, >> Anthony Turilli, Joe Sai, Ethan Zang, Chris Venode, Stephanie Woo, Gar Your Maler, Tis Your Maler, Reys U, Okan Zang, Ivana Ary, Aro of Aminel Arsega Gooseman Lesie Asencion Michelle Basins Emma Babinski Ariel Balam [screaming] Sman Bunzra Vimir Chubatier Jake Deulia Salman Angel Garcia >> Samuel Gervich, >> Noah Hanife, Angel Camar Jacobs, Rodrigo Himenez, >> Wararez, Sahana Quesan, Sham Quesan, Sophia Clemenco, Mahima Krishna, Minu Lee, Shireen Lopez, Carrasco, Jennifer Martinez, Connor Mcllory, Sali Menzes, Camila Manderas, Nathan Morose, Valyria Munoz, Arnov Nyer, Aiden Nahara, Veta Nalapatsi, Ninja Girl, Daniel Nazar, Sophia Pan, Gia Pande, Jason Pashenko, Jacob Pinto, Pana Piscalry, Bumi Rau Maravor Revan Rea Mera Ritani Barini Ramak Krishna Justin Ramirez Kelly Ramirez Krishna Ralph Skyler Robin Isaac Rodriguez Anya Santosh, Benjamin Sales, [cheering] Ran Shaw, Hey Jun Shin, Tyler Shin, Isabella Schlamovich, Aan Singh, Ean Singh, Rishi Shredar, Yuki, Sinias, Leila Tartikovski, Ryan Thompson, Kyra Turé, Aush Wadker, Ellison Abrams, Amea Adavker, Abiha Adib, Sadi Alan, >> Ivan Ariano Sanchez, [cheering] Valyriia Bahiba, Isabella Baker.
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Let's go. Akshayia Balamarugan, Lillian Ban, Phillip Boy, Samantha Brooks, [cheering] Daxter Vitskco, Anna Chica, Chloe Cho, Charles Connelly, Hannah Dion, [cheering] Eli Doohig, Cassidy Essington, Anna Garcia, Elizabeth Garcia. >> Yes, Elizabeth. Sohill Garia, >> Lev Golivan, Grace Gong, Brody Haley, Brooke Hansen, >> Ivana Ivangh, Brooklyn Kennedy, Jacob King, Ina Couture, Leah Kosk, Ryan Cos, Angelina Krubis, >> Cal Leverkin, Dana Lee, Henry Lee, Ashley Martinez, Anna Marie Mooney, Zulvire Monkbot, Catherine Naylor, Dylan Noster, Isabelle Omansky, Allison Orza, Karth Patil, Olivia Puzzlowski, Samuel Rahim, Sarah Ramirez Rivera, Danna Ranel Rodriguez, Sonia Ranel Rodriguez, Marcel Rashowski, Tanya Claire Samani, Peter, Kyla Schneider, Alan Chaffron, Enoch Shum, Kayla Esther, Spectre, Jacob, Subie, Lillian, Sunny, Ishani, Via, Vidanch, Wadwani, Matayosh, Vida, Aim, Washington, Chandler Weslin, Mason Wolf, Olympia Yan, Arazz Yousef, Zachary Zender, >> Michelle, Esca, Dedar, Aazarov, Tess Benjamin, Jack Chan, Andrew Chen, Dongan Choy, Tyler Chow, Anan Dastadar, Kaye Dlo, Shuhan Dong, Gideon Felibomb, Isan Gawad, Isabella George, Ava Hegnagi, Hannah Hegnagi, James Hansen, Alexi Carban, Hamza Khan, Radian Kroareno, Kelsey Cooper Schmid, Aiden Langanger, Chloe Levine, Zachary Lindskin, Carson Maine, Elizabeth Mallaloy, Aubrey Maer, Abigail McCcluskey, Jessica Renee Meridian, Shreas Nion, Taus Narbudis, Milan Nolic, Justin Nunees, Braden O'Hara, Christopher Padden, Siman Patel, Benjamin Pichek, Laya Pichek, Maggie Pichek, Christine Potula, Nam Pashant, Emily Riley, Sharia Roy, Anthony Ribbon, Ramil Ciphelin, Verennia Sankara, Augustia Sepru, Shrean Sarkar, Liv Sawyer, Chris Shaw, Sid Shiffron, Matthew Ceroda, Luke Steiner, Akinaga Takahashi, Savannah Timmons, Diana Torokula, Jodna Bellow, Anirude Venitacan, Neil W, Ireina Yatsuf, Alexander Zatzman, Alexander Zavichinski, Dar Zorich, Sansa Argawal, Avani Auja, Ryan Erit, Stson Baku, Taylor Brut, Ai Chanduk, Jenny Chen, S Wu Cho, Sophia Cho, Joshua Chung, Dominic Delicandro, Santi Deshande, Alexander Doe, Gabriel Ellikman, Abigail Farmanor, Julian Figueroa, Nicholas Gower, Elan Guzman, Angelina Hediger, Ethan Honey, Critic Jane, Maya Koshel, [screaming] Rachel Kosowski, Samuel Kim, Young Kim, Amber Co, Molly Kryek, Brandon Lou, Emma Louu, Kurt Logan, Sida Mammud, Zachary Marawn Abigail Matthew, Yug Meta, Manu Nyer, Alexandra Niara, Raul Ortiz Diaz, [cheering] Yali, Zabeta Partika, Mahi Patel, Ala Ready, Ponubalu, Juliet Pigeon, Catherine Pigeon, Sophie Pigeon, Ashley Chu, Anna Bellan Rivera, Alona, Joey Rosenberg, Natasha Sahu, Max Salish, Tatiana Sanchez, Maria Louisa Savioli par Nikita Chaffran Yao Yin Shao Konish Sharma David Shei Rebecca Shoet Winma Thomas Jinardon Vaseretti Elizabeth Shu Daniel Yoshenko Go Andrew Yapsulac, Samuel Adelman, Caroline Alan, Kayen, Sada Shri, Amberen, Nicholas Less hour ace betard chesta sing Bish Sky Coruransza Shishuan Chen Zane Clemens Frank Concholdi John Kaldi >> [cheering] >> Monisha Dal, Nicholas Dumel, Leslie Diaz Dinoco, Maya Dugan, Andrew Eller, Rebecca Fagen, Kayn Fitzpat, Patrick Maxine Francisco [cheering] Sawyer Franks Matias Geiga Milu Kos Jordan Goal Shriadita Gowami Tyler Hart, >> Ethan Hernandez, Dyson Holmes, Alexa KCH, [cheering] Lauren Karp, Shrada Karpur, Suji Kim, Casper Clueek, Sean Kogan, [cheering] Davica Ka, Kanov Mandadi, Ethan Marx, Samuel Maer, Ra Agony Marini, Kiti Mohan, Emil Moanchandra, [cheering] Katie Moy, Anukica Nadar, Aya Naser, [cheering] Alexander Ortega, Hamir Patel, Karolina Petrauzi, Donald Rice, Rhythmic Rama Krishnan, Jillian Sambore, Rushil Sasari, Meredith Stewart, Ian Stolenov, Cushi Tucker, Vad Tucker, Mikuel Todd Müer, Logan Trojan, Hannah Tai, Valentin, Gavin Wade, Joshua Wang, Richard Shu, Karina Zakabl, [cheering] >> Alexander Zhao, Christopher Tobin, >> Arnav, Alva, Mujel, Amarana, Dra A sorry, Djanu, Dra April, Muhammad Arcelon, Duchica Ashakumar, Tivia Ayapani, Sarah Bane, [cheering] Ethan Bass, >> Elizabeth Borosova, Sanvi Chada, Lydia Cobb, [cheering] >> Emily Creines, Yes, Emily.
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Puendelgar Devasceron, Daryl Ding, Andre Dreon, Evelyn Fiser, Juliana Flores, Lana Floren, Maximus Fultonich, Nikita Ganderbore, Sash Gonpoule, Lawrence Ga, Channing Gigas, Martin Gurggov, Kai Jaganti, Grace Gil, Amarian Grayer, Wim Guerrero, [cheering] Oscar Isamu, Hamay, Moika, Alexander Han, Llaya Hill, Grace Who, Max who Aia Galani Basha Veronica Ja Arya Casio Penelopey Lean [screaming] Kylie Blue and Chica Mather Samviti Moanti Colin Nerens Julia Pashuta David Panotov, Jaden Cardi, Seth Pearlman, Oscet Warwall, Samuel Pro, Sria Ryu, John Reinhoffer, Jaden Rim, Olivia Ruiz, Rebecca Schliffky, Alice Skip, Tommy Sholei, Charlie Sunshine, Max Suskin, Heidi Swirkin, Zoe Theold, Allehan Irma, Duke Bow, D'Angelo Washington, Brenn Young, [cheering] Lillian Jill, Alexa, Shifa Burkett, Namin Badin, Devin Bordeaux, Alexa Broady, Patrick Buckley, Sina Chandela, >> Andrew Dragon, Lauren Driscoll, Tessy Duffy, Nadia Erdom, Anthony Fikini, Nicholas Fini, Jacob Feldman, Joshua Fernandez, Luis Dado Figureroa Cayos, Sophia Gar, Milana Gasnikova, Armit Gil, Samantha Gingis, Joseph Glazer, Andrew Gomez, Sarah Elizabeth Gonzalez, Noah Gutierz, Annabella Hill, Anna Hughes, Igorus Lentiv, Gabrielle Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Brendan Jones, Pratam Kimi, Maxim Canal, Hajin Kim, Jacob Canel, Sanjong Lee, Seyan Lee, Patrick Lynn, Logan Lynn, Vivian Lou, Addison Lrei, Nha, Maur I s Mahabatra, Leila Nardini, Phoenix Ortiz, Servation, Philip, Balani, At Padney, Natalyiaak, August, Philip Cho, Abin Reagari, Caitlyn Reyes, Drew Rugie, Dylan Serot, Mark Sandler, Navia Sakenna, Chelsea Song, Maxwell Stein, Brian Stewart, Akshai Subramanan, Anastasia Sugo, Carson Taboric, Rachel Vargas, Deepankar, Yado, Michelle Zang, Mia Abraham, Aiden Albert, Aditia Anand, Fernando Arian, Charlotte Bailey, Lucas Bailey, Yuvani Beltran, Garcia, Andy Bendeler, Gabriel Kerishan, Marcelo Kentu, Emily Casillas, Ausha Chadri, Jaden Dye, Tyson Dabby, Cole Jerks, Annabelle Eglund, Kyla Emery, Ivan Nano, Eden Gabber, Antus, Antigos, Rome, Goch, Simon Galvitz, Joey Goldstein, Jordan Gray, Charik Ready Gunda, [cheering] Syra Hashmi, Leonardo Hernandez Monzias, Ilia Henovich, Geron Jackson, Ellen Joe, Vishan Canuri, Adia Kate, [cheering] Ma Canuro, Dennis Kco, Manashu Kumar, >> [cheering] >> Trenton Herz, Mingchi Lee, Jenny Leanne, Felu, Karina Lowski, Jayen Lopez, Julia Lucanovich, >> [cheering] >> Christine Lutz, Allison Machano, [cheering] Afuza Mama Goenova, Cameron McCassie, Elanor McKinnus, Samantha Meltzer, Evan Mshells, Lydia Monastery, OS Alexander Moy, Sebastian Moy, Nedita, Veronica Ornowski, Rific Polywal, Hir Patel, Matthew Rail, Promise Salami, Daria Sa, Jacob Sloan, Max Schwarz, Abigail Julianne Taus, Abigail Venegas, and Eliana Zelker.
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[cheering] >> [cheering] [applause and cheering] [cheering] [applause] >> All right, friends. We have just two things left to do to celebrate with the class of 2026. If you are a family member here, I would this would be a great opportunity to get your cameras out. We're going to have some photo opportunities in just a minute. And as you move from being a Stephvenson Patriot to an alumni, we begin with our tassels on the right. Everybody, tassels on the right. And as we move them to the left, you are officially graduated from Stevenson High School. Congratulations, class of 2026. We are going to throw those hats in the air on 1 2 3 go. [cheering] Congratulations class of 2026. Everyone have an amazing night. Thank you very much for coming out to celebrate with us. [cheering] Heat up here. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat.
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Oh my god. Heat. Heat. Heat. Oh my god. Keep Heat. Heat. Heat. Thank you. Heat. Good morning. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Here we go. Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Lord. Hallelujah. Glory. My Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Yes. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Good good Afternoon graduates, families, friends, and distinguished guests. On behalf of the faculty of Columbus East High School, I want to personally welcome you to the graduation ceremony for the class of 2026. On this Memorial Day weekend, we would like to take a moment to recognize all of the brave men and women who have served in our US military and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation. But before we do that, I would like to recognize our own students who have chosen to enter the US military to stand and continue standing so we can recognize you.
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Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. [music] I don't know if this will work. You can try that. Heat. Heat. Mr. You prepared to strike the band? >> All right, let's do this. Would you all please rise as you are able in honor of the class of 2026? [cheering] [applause] Perfect. Woohoo! [music] Oh yeah. [music] Hallelujah. [music] >> [music] >> All right. [music] >> [music] [cheering] [music] >> Hallelujah. Heat. [music] [cheering] Heat. [music] >> [cheering] >> Yeah. [music] Heat. Got Hey, [cheering] [music] hey, hey. My Yes. [music] [music] >> [music] [music] [cheering] >> I love Hey guys, [music] God. Heat. [music] [cheering] Heat. Yeah. Heat. >> [music] [cheering] [music] >> Hallelujah. Heat. [music] [cheering] Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [cheering] Heat. Heat. [music] [cheering] [music] [cheering] >> [cheering] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] [cheering] Heat. Good morning graduates, friends, guests, and relatives. Welcome to the 2026 Columbus North graduation ceremony.
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And as you continue to stand, I would like to ask they're now brothers and sisters of the armed forces, those who have served and presently serving. So we you may please stand so that we can honor you as well in the audience today. Thank you. You may have a seat. Now to this amazing graduating class of 2026. I have watched you grow over the past three years from what are we going to do with this sophomore class to a senior class I truly love. I have watched your accomplishments from state championships to incredible jazz band performances to be amazed at the theater productions like game of tiaras to simply watching your true kindness, love and care for one another. This is a special senior class and you have represented yourself, your family, and Columbus East High School extremely well. And this is a day of celebrating you.
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[cheering] I want to thank you all for being here to celebrate with us today. Whether your drive here was 5 minutes or 5 hours, you had to endure the packed parking lot this morning. Either way, which deserves a big round of applause. [applause] I remember two years ago when my brother graduated, he said, "I don't get why people keep congratulating me. This was the bare minimum." For him, graduating high school was a given. For some students, that isn't necessarily the case. For others, it probably should have been the case, but senior itis hit a little harder than we thought, and we procrastinate a little too much on our senior projects. Guilty. Whatever the case, everyone worked very hard to get where they are today. Some fought tooth and nail to sit on the stage as our valadictorians. Others stayed up late every night studying to get that top 15% tassel.
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Look all around. Look in the stands. See all the loved ones who came to celebrate with you today. But many of those in the stands and myself also understand the life you have in front of you is a life of beauty. But there will also be times of struggle. So, if you'd be so kind to listen to me one last time of a Dr. Parson's sermon for your next steps in life. From this day forward, no one is coming to push you. No one is coming to tell you to put your phone down. No one is coming to remind you to meet that deadline or to wake you up early in the morning or to get you where you need to be or simply demand your best. That responsibility is truly yours. And that is not something to fear. It's something to embrace. It's something to fight for.
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put all their time into an extracurricular to wear a cord or put hours in to have honors on their diploma. While some students work just as hard to have made it to this moment at all. Despite what my brother said, I don't think graduating is the bare minimum for anyone here. My fellow Bulldogs, this is just the first step in a full life, the beginning of a long journey filled with equal measures of joy and hardship. Luckily, you have an entire gymnasium here full of people ready to help you as you go off into the world as your own. You are capable of more than you know, and I cannot wait to see all the places you'll go. [applause] Good morning, class of 2026, parents, staff members, and every loved one here today to celebrate the joy, achievements, and growth that have filled the past four years.
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Because responsibility is not a weight that holds you down. It is a standard that lifts you up. I promise you that you will not randomly drift into a life of purpose. That you will not stumble into excellence. You have to choose to have a life purpose. You have to choose excellence every day. It will be your choice to give effort when no one is watching. It will be your choice to hold the line with your values. It will be your choice to choose to love one another. It will be your choice to choose light. It will be your choice to be a person of integrity. It is will be your cho choice to be responsible. And it will be your choice to work hard. And these are simple words and simple ideas, but they are so difficult. You will find that out. The people in the audience today know that to be true.
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My name is Karen Dutro, and I'm blessed to be addressing you today as one of this year's valadictorians. Sophomore year, I had the realization that valadictorians give a speech at graduation. And I first thought, oh no, no, I am going to make a fool of myself. Everyone knows there's a difference between people laughing with you and laughing at you. And I was terrified of the latter. This fear appears in every aspect of our lives, but I have always found it most apparent when playing sports. As a volleyball player, it was easy for me to think, don't swing too hard, you might hit it out. Don't serve aggressively, the ball could land in the net. Don't go for that dig. You might fail. Don't make risky plays. You might look stupid. When fear controls us, we play cautiously. But in our attempt to save face, we lose.
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These are simple but so difficult. So as you go into the world, be the person who other people trust and respect. Be the one who finishes what you start. Be the one who raises the standard in every room you walk into because that is truly who you are capable of becoming. Step forward with a purpose. Stand firm in your values. Stand firm in your faith. Take ownership of your life because no one is coming to tell you what to do. That responsibility is yours. And I promise you, you are more than ready. I am deeply proud of you. The people in this gym are deeply proud of you. By evidence of the cheering and the screams, they are excited for you. But now it is also time to be proud of yourself. Be proud of what you have accomplished. Be proud to be an Olympian.
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Whether on the court, on the stage, in the classroom, or in life, when this spiral of fear traps you, all you can think about is how you appear to others. Great coaches, though, will tell you to take risks and play aggressively. It might mean making errors, looking silly, and sometimes even failing, but you don't just accept that. You embrace it. Sure, people watching might judge you or make fun of your crazy swing, but your teammates are behind you saying, "Way to go for it. You're getting the next one." Our directors, teachers, and mentors are all here to remind us of that same thing. If you want to succeed, don't worry for one second what casual observers think of you. They're not the ones in the game and they're not the ones taking risks. In order to grow, you must put aside your vanity and risk failure.
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Go forth and do amazing things for other people and you too will be blessed. I am proud of you. I love you and congratulations. Good afternoon, class of 2026. and a sincere thank you to everyone who is here to support us all today. As we look forward to our futures, we truly appreciate the cornerstones you have been in our lives. Through your help and support, we have learned valuable life lessons that will help us succeed. Even though the guidance of those around us has taught us such crucial lessons, the greatest teacher in life is experience. I am a chronic procrastinator. In fact, I wrote this speech the day it was due. As my dad likes to say, if you wait until the last minute, the task only takes a minute. You'd think that after four years of waiting until the very last minute, I'd finally learned my lesson.
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