001[music] Everyone say goodbye. Feel thatching in your heart. leaving you broken in, but we're never really gone. As long as there's a memory in your mind. So now go do the [music] best things in life. Take a bite of this world while you [music] can make the most of the rest of your life. Make this world [music] Let it break your heart. I know it feels [singing] as long as there's a memory in your mind. Oh goies. Hold on to every moment to keep them alive. The world is tragedy. Those who are not cannot >> [music] >> So now the rest of your Shine your light on this world and hold on to meories. Hold on to every moment to keep them alive. Greatest [music] tragedy. Can I turn my heart and hold on to
002me? Hold on to every moment to keep them alive. Greatest [music] tragedy. Those who are not Can you hear me now? All right, we'll get this started. We're going to have Caitlyn Elder come up and say the pledge of allegiance and give you a little welcome speech. Good evening everyone and welcome to the handover central class of 2026 graduation. Thank you everyone for being here tonight and congratulations to all my fellow students. Please rise and remove your hats for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please join me in welcoming Abby and as the national anthem Say by the dawn early twilight. [singing] bright gallant [singing] redarkle.
003still spree. >> [screaming] >> We will now have the senior class president JP Driscoll give his message to the students. Uh good evening faculty, families, friends, and most importantly the Annover class of 2026. It's strange sitting here right now because for years we've been counting down to this moment. talked about graduation like it was some far away finish line. Said things like, "Senior year is going to fly by or I can't wait to get out of here." But now it's actually over. And I don't think any of us were really ready for how fast someday could turn into right now. Four years that felt so long in the beginning somehow turned into just a few short moments. Moments filled with early mornings we definitely did not want to wake up for. Tests we didn't study
004for. Drama that we won't think about in a month or two and the classic question that we all ask ourselves at least once a week in math or science. Are we actually going to use this in real life? And hey, if anyone here ends up using logarithms after graduation, please let me know because I'm still confused. Sorry, Miss. But in between all that chaos, something important was happening. We were growing up. These hallways filled with the slowest walkers that somehow always made a wall to blocking saw us walk in as nervous freshmen who had no idea where anything was. And now walk out as confident seniors. But those awkward first days turned into something so much bigger than what we expected. Strangers turned into friends, classmates turned into teammates, and ordinary moments turned into memories
005that we didn't realize we'd miss someday. Because the weird thing about high school is that the moments that seem small while they're happening end up meaning the most later. The happiness of seeing your teacher isn't there and you have a sub. The Friday night football games, the last minute homework before class, and of course the 1 a.m. Taco Bell or McDonald throws. Those moments felt so normal, so permanent like they would just keep happening forever. But one day they quietly became the last. The last first day of school. The last time roaming the halls in SRT, the last time sitting in a classroom together, and for most of us, the last time frantically trying to chat eating an assignment that's due before the end of class. And that's the hardest part about growing up, realizing
006you never know something is the last time until it's already over. This reminds me of a quote from a TV show that I know a lot of you are familiar with, The Office. Andy Bernard once said, "I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them." So to any underassman here tonight, take in every second and cherish your time as long as possible because before you know it, you'll be sitting in these exact seats wishing you could go back for just one more ordinary day. Now, before I move on, there's something a little more personal that I want to talk about. So, please bear with me. A lot of people know me as the happy kid, the loud kid, the one always joking around, always
007talking, always trying to make people laugh. And honestly, I like being that person because if I can make somebody else smile, it made everything else feel a little lighter, too. But what a lot of people didn't see was that behind all that, there were times that I was struggling more than I let people know. When my parents got divorced my sophomore year, it changed the way I looked at time, relationships, and honestly life in general because one day something feels normal. Sitting together, laughing together, living your everyday life, and then suddenly things change and you realize you never knew when the normal days were going to become memories. And I think that's a part of growing up that nobody really prepares you for. You don't realize how valuable a moment is while you're living in
008it. You assume that there will always be more time until one day there isn't. And I think going through that made me appreciate things differently. It made me realize how important it is to cherish people while you have them, to say what you mean, to show up for people, and to stop acting like time is unlimited when in reality it isn't. And that's why tonight means so much to me. Because for four years, these people became part of our everyday lives. And someday, whether we're ready for it or not, this version of our lives becomes a memory, too. So, if there's one thing I hope we all take with us after tonight, it's this. Don't take time for granted. Appreciate the people around you while you still have them. Appreciate the small moments that feel
009ordinary right now because one day those are going to be the moments you miss the most. The lunch tables, the hallway conversations, the student sections, and the teachers who pushed us. Even the complain about being there because someday all of this becomes a memory. Tonight is the last time we'll all ever be together like this. Handover Central's class of 2026 in one place, sharing the same moment before life takes us in different directions. And years from now, I think we'll all wish we could come back to nights like this for just a little while longer. So before we leave tonight, really look around, take this in, and be present for it because these are the moments that people mean when they talk about the good old days. And maybe years from now when someone asks
010where we came from, we'll smile and proudly say that we were the class of 2026 at Hanover Central High School. Thank you and congratulations. Now, welcome Ava Satner. Hello everybody. Are you ready to be done? Well, don't be too ready. I still have a speech to give. So, I want to first congratulate all the people here who made it to graduation as I know it wasn't easy. All of us had to have a first day here at handover where we were unsure of what was to come. How exactly it worked different from the middle school or another high school. I assume also had to take the SAP and the dreaded SAT preps. For some of us, you've had to alongside balancing your normal school work, you've had to balance with actual work, clubs, additional activities,
011or additional education. So, when you look back at handover, think about how hard you had to work to get here. Uh, besides just the hard parts, I want you guys to also remember what motivated you to be here. besides the legal requirements. So whether it be a class you liked, an activity you wanted to do, or a person you wanted to talk to, think about them when you look back at your time here at handover. I know when I look back, I will be remembering Kaylee Patter, Kennedy, and Eva Henry, Bessie Spams. So, I've come to my end and I hope that all of you here had a fulfilling life at handover. I also hope that's what all the staff wishes. But I don't know about you guys. Maybe you made enemies here. So, uh,
012go live your lives while always having a piece of handover in you. So, and I would like to introduce our valictorian of the class of 2026, Isabella. All right. Good evening everyone. I'd like to start off by thanking all of those who have made sacrifices for us and have supported us throughout our journeys. And in that spirit, I'd like to especially thank my family. Their support along with my own efforts is why I'm standing before you today. Not because I'm smarter and definitely not because I'm more capable than any one of you. In actuality, I knew how privileged I was. And so I felt obligated to dedicate time to every subject, every project, every test until somehow somewhere along the way, I found myself enjoying the process of learning. At the same time, I acknowledge
013that we all have different priorities. Whether it's simply getting through college, trade school, enlisting in the military, or just trying to get a job, which in this economy has fair altogether, I hold so much respect for all of you. For one, I have heard of our wins in numerous sports. I have seen the talent in our theater. I have admired the creativity of our arts on numerous occasions and I have heard of so many of our other achievements so much so that I would be up here forever if I were to list all of them. And honestly, as amazed as I was by each accomplishment, I also remember being surprised. surprised by the countless hours spent and surprised by the amount of work that went into each accomplishment. In fact, I think that's something I'll
014remember from our graduating class. Everyone has a purpose that drives them through the early mornings, the toughest setbacks, and the latest nights. And for those of us who don't know what that is yet, we may discover it in college or even decades from now. And even when we do discover our purpose, we may find that there is more than one and that they may change along with us. Either way, I believe that once we find something that truly pushes us to grow, we should devote our time and energy to it. Not only on the days when we feel motivated, but also on the days when even getting out of bed feels difficult. That way, People ask us, "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" The answer won't have to be a perfect plan. Maybe
015it will be enough to know that each day, little by little, we're growing into the people we want. Thank you. remember walking in like we knew nothing. Trying to look like we We belonged. We learned each other's names in empty felt twice as long forever. Suddenly [music] too short and [music] we stayed up late. We showed up anyway. We had our doubts but we never walked away. We made it. Look how far we came from. Class of 2026, we made it. We'll never hold it. moment. [music] Class of 2020, we made it. Remember all the days that [music] broke us through its felt it. long goodbyes. Old photos of the kids we used to be. We were building any showed up anyway. We had our doubts, but we never walked away. Class of 2026, we
016made it. Look how far we [singing] came from. again. So hold it. Take it. Class of 2026. Last names are being called now in the air. Everything we cared. Now look at us. Look at us now. Class of 2026. We made it. Look how far we came from who we were. Class of 2026. [music] We made it. We'll never be this close again. begins. Class of 2020, class of 2026. Hello, Handover Central High School families. For many of you, this will be the last time you will hear me say that as though sometimes lengthy updates will no longer be sent to you. It is the Mets pride and joy that I stand before you today. This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, late night studies, early morning alarms, friendships forged, and lessons
017learned. Not just in the classroom, but in life. Graduates, in thinking about what I would say today, I reflected on you, the class of 2026. What will I remember? You arrived here as curious, eager ninth graders. Maybe a little unsure, maybe a little nervous. And now look at you. You've grown into thoughtful, resilient, passionate young adults ready to take on the world. You are a funloving class. You are respectful of others. Evidence during the water balloon fight when one student almost apologized as he respectfully dumped a bucket of water over my head. I thought about all the words of advice you will receive and what I could convey that would be remembered. In doing so, I thought of one of my favorite books. Besides the murder mysteries that have taught me where to hide body,
018the book Make Your Bed by retired US Navy Admiral William H. Mcgraven expands on 10 principles from his Navy Seal training. It's relevant to all of us, especially you graduates, as it illustrates how small, disciplined actions can build the foundation for overcoming major life challenges and achieving success. I want to share these with you tonight with the hope that these may help you navigate life a little easier or even change the world. Number one, start the day with a task completed. Make your bed every day. Completing this small task gives you a sense of pride and provides momentum to tackle the rest of your day. And if nothing else goes right that day, you'll at least come home to a nicely made bed. Number two, you cannot go it alone. You need a team to
019to achieve success and navigate the hardships of life. Lean on others when you need to. Trust me, they won't let you fall. Number three, only the size of your heart matters. A person's will to succeed, dedication, and respect for others are far more important than talent or background. Number four, keep moving forward. Life isn't always fair, and sometimes your best efforts still result in an unfair setback. Accept that failures and setbacks will happen and keep moving forward anyway. Number five, don't be afraid to fail. Failure can make you stronger. Mistakes and the resulting difficulties will test you but ultimately build resistance. Resilience. Number six, you must dare. Take calculated risks and push boundaries, especially when the odds are stacked against you. Number seven, don't back down from the sharps. Confront adversity head on. Stand your
020ground and don't back down from intimidation. Number eight, be your best in your darkest moments. Rise to the occasion. You have to dig deep and rely on your inner strength and discipline when life seems impossible. Number nine, give people hope. Step up, lead, and lift up those around you when times get tough. And number 10, never ever quit. If you want to achieve anything great, you must persevere and never surrender. Just ask our softball team. They never gave up against KB and came from behind to win sectionals. They are now regional champs heading to semiate this Saturday. So, what would I like you to remember about what I said at graduation? Simply this. Buckle up. You have good times and rough seas ahead. It's just a part of life. But enjoy the ride and laugh
021a lot. Life is about to unfold you in all its forms. Love, heartache, accomplishments, disappointment, testing of faith. Life is beautiful. So I repeat, buckle up and laugh along the way. It makes life fun. Look out world, here they come. Congratulations, Hanover Central High School, class of 2026. Almost forgot to introduce Dr. Mary McCauley. She's going to give you her last graduation speech. Good evening families, friends, faculty, board members, and most importantly, class of 2026. Tonight, sit together one last project. And yet some are here. We are graduation has a way of making us reflect. Students are thinking about what comes next. This moment they're wondering how it all went by. Many years I had the privilege of standing on this stage watching graduates prospal or list of I see I see young people who
022learned lessons they never expected to learn. I see friendships that help carry them through difficult days. I see challenges that felt impossible at the time that somehow part of the reason they are stronger today. Life has a funny way that the moments we would never choose for ourselves often become the moments that shape us the most. You have lived through uncertainty. You have faced setbacks. You have experienced disappointment. You have all had days when things went exactly as planned and when nothing at all. And yet here you are. That matters. But one of the most important lessons that adult will teach you is that success is not about avoiding obstacles. It's about continuing forward when obstacles appear. Many of you believe you need to have future figured out. Let me say some words. In fact,
023all of the adults here tonight were completely honest. Truth is that very few people find a perfectly clear path. Most of us build it one decision at a time. One opportunity, one mistake, one relationship, one risk, one expected. And that's okay. The goal isn't to have all the answers. Goal is to keep asking good questions. Remain curious, remain teachable, and remain kind. Because in the end, people will not remember us for titles. our rewards for our competition. They remember how we treat. They remember whether we showed up. They remember whether we made their lives a little bit better. Class of 2026, your generation has incredible. You are entering a world that needs innovative thinkers, but it also needs compassionate hearts. You need people willing to listen, people willing to help. people willing to choose understanding
024when division would be easy wherever life takes college entrepreneurship somewhere you haven't even imagined yet please carry that with you success you chase purpose I hope you pursue your goals but I hope you never lose sight people along the way You find yourself standing at a crossroad unsure of what comes next. Remember this. You don't have to be extraordinary every single day. You don't have to change the world overnight. Sometimes most meaningful impact comes from small acts of integity, kindness, and courage repeated over and over and over again. As I stand before you tonight at my final graduation ceremony, there is one thing I know for certain. The future has always given me reason to be hopeful because every year it arrives. And every year it reminds us that the next generation is ready. ready
025to serve, ready to create, ready to make the world better than they found. Class of 2026, thank you for giving us every reason to believe that the best chapters are still ahead. And as you leave Hanover, please remember your future is not something you will create every day with every choice. Choose wisely. Congratulations, class of 2020. We will now have the presentation of the >> We will now have the presentation of diplomas. We will now present diplomas. Can you hear us? Yours won't go on. >> Testing. Nothing's up there working. Yeah, he's up there working away. >> Can you hear me now? I'm sure he's >> said use other mic. >> We're trying to tell >> ours. >> It's working now. >> Testing. testing. >> Yeah. >> Here comes Jar. >> Well, hey, Jeremiah's coming
026to the rescue. [cheering] [screaming] >> [laughter] >> It's just like a little thing. But why did they both [screaming] [cheering] Check, check, check, check. >> See if you can get the other one to work. I think >> check check. [laughter] >> Check check. >> Becky just told me that it's working on the live, but it's not coming through our speakers. Check check check check. Check check check check Check check check check. Mic check check one two. Check check check check. Check. Check. Check check check check check Check. Check. Check. Check. Check check check >> check. Check check check check check. >> Check check check check. Turn them up. All right. [cheering] >> [cheering] >> ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Jeremiah Stoultz, best J guy in the country. Very good. >> All right. Who's
027your partner? [applause] >> Announce. >> Yeah, go ahead and announce. Thank you. And now we'll have the presentation of diplomas. [cheering] >> Isabella Pulcowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette. >> Thank you. >> Ava Santner, Illinois College. [cheering] >> Caitlyn Elder, Valareereza University. [cheering and screaming] Gabriella Hernandez, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [cheering] Ian Flores, Olive Nazarene University. [screaming] [cheering] >> Braden Denclow, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [cheering] Tyler Burroughs, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [screaming] Langdon Oldenberg, Indiana University Northwest. >> [cheering] >> Kennedy Herman, University of Arkansas. >> Julia Mihawk, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering and applause] >> Joseph Driscoll, Wbash College. [screaming] Sean Berdan, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering] >> Cal Alvarowski, P through University Northwest. >> Carly Campos through University of West Lafayette. [cheering] Angelina Arvia, Purdue University Northwest. Lilia Estales, Indiana University, Indianapolis. Angelina Barnes, IvyTech Community College.
028[cheering] Alyssa Balman, Purdue University Northwest. Olivia Brandon, University of Kentucky. [cheering] >> Faith Brewer, Indiana University, Bloomington. [cheering] >> Payton Brown, Valareerezo University. Sorry. >> Kayla Bungie, Indiana University, Bloomington. >> Zoe Bangi, workforce. [cheering] >> Jenny Butos Hernandez, US Navy. William Bowman, Valareerezo University. [cheering] [screaming] >> Dylan Bowen, Oklahoma State University. [screaming] [cheering and applause] >> Adrien Bonia, Local 597. Venenzo Bonado, pipe fitters local 597. [cheering] Blake Belure, electrician. Nathaniel Balagan, Valparezo University. Dexter Austin, workforce. Jordan Ashley, Purdue University Northwest. >> Lucan Salmo, Carpenters Trade Union, Khalatun G. Purdue University Northwest. Melissa Butler, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] Isabella Boutise, Indiana University Northwest. Maline Cabillo, Ball State University. [cheering] Kayla Carver, Marian University with Air Force Reserve. [cheering and applause] Kiara Carver, Marian University. [cheering and screaming] Ava Casey, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering and applause] Maddie
029Castro, Indiana University Northwest. Jacquellyn Contrarus, Purdue University Northwest. Jasmine Contrarus, IvyTech Community College. Tegan Candere, Indiana University, Indianapolis. Gian Carlo Denorio, Ball State University. [cheering and applause] Michael Crouch, trades. >> Thanks, guys. Aiden Creasebomb, Valparezo University. [cheering] Matthew Cook, University of Evansville. [cheering] Sean Conlin, Southeastern Lineman Training Center. [cheering] Nathan Conlin, electrician. [applause] Tyler Conklin, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] Caleb Chambers, local 597. [cheering] Carson Bika, trades. >> Evan Brooks, trades. [cheering] Gabriella Denorio, Purdue University, Indianapolis. [cheering] [screaming] >> Donna Devlantis, Lakeland College. [cheering] Riley Deacon, Indiana University, Indianapolis. [cheering] Addison Diori, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Claire Edertton, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] Jania Elliot, IvyTech. Gabriella Esparza, Illinois State University. [cheering and applause] Rebecca Ferguson, Indiana University. [cheering] Isabella Gans local 697 Ava Gibson Paul MITCHELL [cheering] Zumji Goofflin Valereza UNIVERSITY [cheering and applause] Jack Gildmire
030Purdue University Northwest West. Logan Guyer, Indiana University, Bloomington. Owen Ferman, Purdue University, West. >> Skyler Frick, Indiana University, North. >> Uhoh. Kelly Fields, trades. IvyTech. >> Mine say trades. It's supposed to be trades. >> Thank you. >> Aiden Ernst trades. >> Connor Dixon, Purdue University Northwest. Tyler Deir trades. >> Anthony Dner. Anthony Dner. >> Turn towards the Okay. So it it gets the connection better. >> Jaylen Gudes, Dad Roberts. [cheering] McKenzie Guffy, Johnson and Wales University. Eva Henry, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering and applause] Gabrielle Horn, IvyTech Community College. Ellie Marie Horta, IvyTech Community College. >> Alia Jackson, Vincens's University. [cheering] >> Emma Jwitt, Indiana University, Bloomington. [cheering and applause] >> Janelle Jutton, trades. Kira Kelly, Indiana University Northwest. Amy Kerr, St. Mary's College. [cheering and screaming] >> Alexander Injack, Workforce. Kendall Ingram, Indiana University, Indianapolis.
031>> Landon Hughesman, electrician. [screaming] [cheering] Payton Howard, Purdue University Northwest. Vince Hoover, Pipe Fitters. [cheering and screaming] >> Alexander Hodgej, Purdue University, Northwest. [cheering] Leo Hillald, University of Wisconsin, MILWAUKEE. [cheering] Grayson Harold, Workforce. Jaden Harms, Laborers Union. [cheering] >> Trevor Girteler, IvyTech. >> Morgan Crow, Aquinus College. [cheering] Alana Kraut, Indiana University Northwest. Malia Kosonjek, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering and applause] >> Thank you. Jaylen Lenan, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering] >> Lorenza Marquez, Governor State University. [cheering] Avery Mayor, University of St. Francis, Crown Point. >> [cheering] >> Adeline McMahon, Indiana University, Bloomington. [cheering] Courtney Meekma, Indiana University Northwest. Adeline Miller, Indiana University Bloomington. [cheering and applause] Violet Moody, Indiana University Northwest. Jacob Larer, Indiana University, Indianapolis. [screaming] >> Seth Keebler, workforce. >> Daniel Kowalsski, plumber. [screaming] >> Nicholas Costca, sheet metal union. Luke Copek, Butler University. [cheering]
032>> Luca Kzvic, Local Nine Lineman. [screaming] >> Ian Clint, trades. [screaming] >> Chance Jones, IvyTech Community College. Tomas James, Universal Technical Institute. [cheering] >> Spencer Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [cheering] >> You get that one. I'll take those. >> Emma Mueller, Indiana University, Bloomington. >> Alexandria Nice, IvyTech Community College. >> [cheering and screaming] >> Jamie Natnik, IvyTech Community College. Esmeraldo, Indiana University Northwest. [screaming] Brooklyn Oman, Try University. [screaming and cheering] >> I got you. Emily Orael, Purdue University Northwest. [screaming] Reagan Orsini, Purdue University. [cheering] [applause] >> Analyia Ortiz, Army National Guard. [cheering] >> Perry Patel, Indiana University, Indianapolis. >> [cheering and screaming] >> Kaylee Patterson, Tkachi University of Beauty Culture. >> Thomas O'Donovan, Purdue University Northwest. [screaming] >> David Murphy, Indiana State University. [screaming] Kevin Moulder, Indiana University, Bloomington. [cheering and screaming] >> Matteo Mendoza,
033workforce. >> Austin Matugus, US Army. [cheering] Evan Marcio, Purdue University Northwest. [screaming] [cheering] >> Noah Luna, Chicago Pie Fitters, Local 597. [cheering] >> Roco Lopez, Lewis University. Ellia Lopez, Mid American Nazarene University. >> Aiden Lind, Indiana State Pipe Trades Association. >> Nadia Pawn, University of St. Francis. Chloe Payne, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering and screaming] >> Francesca Perez, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] >> Mackenzie Peralt, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] [screaming] Leila Papovich, Indiana University Northwest. >> [screaming] >> Kayen Poppy, Valparezo University. [cheering] >> Emily Pratt, Purdue University Northwest. >> Alexis Reed, Central Midwest Carpenters Union. [laughter] Brianna Reed, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] >> Amaya Richardson, Valparezo University. >> Manuel Buriz, US Air Force. [screaming] >> Hunter Rearden, Valareerezo University. Where's your >> Thomas Resnney Flexjack CORPORATION [cheering] [screaming] >> Cross Reed Trades [screaming] Isaiah Kiraos, heavy equipment
034operator. BJ Queen, Collegebound. Ryland Porter, Murray State College. >> Can't believe you guys are seniors. >> Anthony Pson, IBEW, NECA Technical Institute. [cheering] >> Casper Pager, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Jayen O Parka, local 597 PIP pipe fitters. [cheering] >> Paige Rivitch, IvyTech Community College. Tanya Ernich, Indiana University, Bloomington. [screaming] Mattea Robertson, Indiana University Northwest, BS Dental Hygiene. >> [cheering] >> Anna Rosinski, Purdue University Northwest. [screaming] Brook Sanders, Paul Mitchell. [cheering] >> Okay. [screaming] Lauren Scott, Indiana University Northwest. Kennedy Sbran, Paul Mitchell, Cosmetology School. [cheering] Zoe Serenus, Indiana University Northwest. [cheering] Sophia Simmons, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [cheering] Ally Smith, Indiana University, Indianapolis. >> [cheering] >> Owen Cesnowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [cheering] >> Jacob Cisa, South Suburban College. [cheering] Israel Sinnate, Cornerstone University. [screaming] >> Huh? >> Vincent Cider. He'll be joining team scream, a
035car racing team. Aiden Scholard, workforce. Benjamin Shriber, Lift Flight Academy. [screaming and cheering] >> Rowan Schilling, Union Milits and Carpenters. [cheering] >> Jaden Sesnney, Local 150. >> Marco Savage, Ball State University. [cheering] >> Ryan Sandberg, Purdue University Northwest. [screaming] >> Cadence St. Pierre, IvyTech Community College. [cheering and screaming] Kayla Stevens, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] >> Sienna Stilly, Jacksonville State University. [cheering] >> Ruthie Stone, Purdue University, West Lafayette. [cheering] Elizabeth Staley, Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School. >> Kayla Taylor, Indiana Institute of Technology. [cheering] [screaming] >> Savannah Toddman, Don Roberts. Do >> you have it? >> Sarah Tomich, WORKFORCE. >> [applause and cheering] >> KENNEDY TALY, Purdue University Northwest. >> Gwendalinina, Ball State University. [screaming] >> Billy Valistra, welding. [screaming] Michael Vanolan, workforce. [screaming] >> Tyler Triplet, trades. [screaming] >> Nicholas Tormy, Purdue University of West Lafayette. Anthony
036Tormy, IvyTech Community College. >> Frank Thomas, workforce. >> Gage Susc, Purdue University Northwest. >> Chase Steinamp, IBW 134. >> [cheering] >> Ben Stat, Indiana State University. [cheering] >> Jack Spiros, IvyTech Community College. >> Reagan Triner, Indiana University, INDIANAPOLIS. Kayla Vanderplow, Ball State University. [screaming] >> Alexis Vestie, IvyTech Community College. >> Beautiful job. >> Abigail Wilk, Circle in the Square Theater School. [cheering] >> Akira Williams, Ball State University. Audrey Zuzzich, Purdue University Northwest. [cheering] >> Logan Zills, Manchester University, [cheering and applause] >> Lincoln Zerby, Local 150. Vincent Zelen, IvyTech Community College. William Wolfful, workforce. [cheering] >> Joshua Williams, workforce. >> Payton War, Indiana University, Bloomington. [cheering and screaming] I'm gonna take let's take let's take it up there in case they need it. >> And now we will have the senior class sponsors, Mrs. Daniel and
037Mrs. Waltz, come up and do the tassel ceremony. [cheering] graduates. You did it. Congratulations. [cheering] >> This has been years in the making. So, be extra kind to your parents when their hugs linger a little too long or their eyes fill with tears. You are looking forward to what's in front of you and they are seeing your past, present, and future all at once. Wondering how you got to this point so quickly. You hear adults use the phrase, "The days are long, but the years are short." It's the truth. You may not feel it now, but one day you'll understand. These last four years, your teachers have watched you grow from freshmen into young adults. And through it all, your class has shown kindness to one another and commitment to success. Continue sharing kindness with
038the people you meet along the way. And choose perseverance so you can make your life into whatever it is that fuels your fire and brings you joy. As you enter into this new chapter, use your time wisely. Figure out what you're passionate about. Travel, make new friends, live your best life as you only get one. Mrs. Daniel and I have greatly enjoyed being your class sponsors, and have had so much fun with you. Thank you for sharing your time with us and letting us come along for your high school ride. We can't wait to see what you do with your futures and we wish you all the best life has to offer. Now go do big things. The world needs each and every one of you. One more little mini lesson. When your tassels on
039the right of your mortar board, it shows that you're a candidate for graduation. When it's on the left, it shows you are a graduate. Class of 2026, it is our honor. our honor to um ask you to turn the tassel to the left. You are officially graduated. [cheering] Are we going to get a recessional or no? [cheering]