001Heat. Heat. Too much. Too much sugar. took your meds. >> Not meds, but like Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. Heat. Heat. Heat up here. Heat. Hey, Heat. Heat up here. Heat. Heat. Just relax. Heat. Heat. Heat. It's so happy. Do you have like I'll I'll play her. I'll play him. >> I am never You're already sick though. >> You can switch seats. >> Yeah, but you I don't have any. >> You can play by >> Why don't you sit on the Wait, >> you can sit on the outside and then we only have to >> No, see the swag on the outside. >> What? or you know just take it like a band. >> Bro, I can't take it like a band. Every time I breathe out into my instrument, >> I can't
002even >> Can I breathe out into my instrument? >> I can't even breathe my All right. No, I'm I was worried about you. How's it going? I'm doing the best I can. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Oh, now the one. >> Wait, what are we playing next? >> Now I got to doesn't care. >> It's a show of power. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Thank god there was a rest in between. Yeah, I was >> you were stop the argument. Hopefully we get to go. >> I'll put an extra. What time is it? Also, if you just bring your clips back in, I'll bring the bin back in and we'll collect them back. >> You just keep playing. We just keep repeating back to the beginning. We just keep repeating back
003to the beginning, right? Go all the way to like what is that? 40. We go back to the beginning. All the way to 40. Back to the beginning until I was until I say this is the last time. If I if I give you this and we're not near the end and I just cut you off, just stop. >> Put more clips on my music so it doesn't fly. >> Yeah, that's what I do. And I also have my folder. So I'll put everything else. >> All right. >> I do. >> But I mine's kind of small. >> Like I still do. You see this? >> Yeah, I just 50 years. Like we added in that first I was I was It's not flying. So much up here. 26. >> How many? >> 26. >>
004Jenny says she's going to get the picture. public health yesterday. >> Mom was waiting in the office like I'm supposed to announce them coming out, I think. All right. Good morning. >> Good morning, family, friends, SAU staff, school board members, and honored guests. In particular, the class of 1976. Welcome. At this time, we invite those who are able to stand as we welcome the Exit High School class of 2026. You may you may remain standing as we will begin our ceremony with the pledge of allegiance followed by our national anthem. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Yeah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Welcome grads and thank Thank you to our amazing EHS band. We will now begin with the pledge of allegiance which will be led by the kindergarten students from sees
005school, future blue hawks from the class of 2038. Immediately following the exit high school vocal ensemble will perform our national anthem under the direction of Miss Jennifer Ramsay. I'll go right here. down. >> Keep going. Yeah. >> Alce to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, >> one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, justice for all. Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we at the twilight last gleaming, who's brought stripes and bright stars through the paral fight or the ramarts we watch were so gallently streaming and the rockets red glare. The bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does the star spangle yet. For the land of
006the free and the home of the brave. >> Hi Yeah, please. >> No, you guys are good. >> I'm gonna have everyone take a seat. Sorry. And at this time, we would like to recognize members of the class of 2026 who have chosen to serve our country through military service. If you have committed to serving any branch of the United States Armed Forces, please stand so that we may recognize you and thank you for your willingness to serve. Georgiana. Thank you. All right, you may be seated. Today is a celebration not only for individual achievement but also of the relationships of community that have supported our graduates along the way. To honor that spirit, our EHS vocal ensemble will perform in meeting. We are blessed. >> We are met together and in meeting we are
007blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. We are met together and in meeting we are blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. We are met together and in meeting. We are blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. We are met together and in meeting. We are blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. Hold on, dear brother. Hold on. Hold on to me. We are met together and in meeting we are blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. You're not alone. And you never will be. I will be with you and I will carry you with me. Friendship endurship ends. And surely we will prove it's
008not ourselves but our bodies that move. We are met together and in meeting we are blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. We are met together and in meeting we are blessed. Peace in coming and in going. Peace in labor and in rest. Hold on, dear brother. Hold on. Hold on to me. teacher. >> He said that girl was really loud. Nobody even. >> We often hear the phrase, "It takes a village." And looking around today, that could not be more true. Behind every graduate is a network of caregivers, siblings, grandparents, neighbors, friends, coaches, and educators who helped make this moment possible. One of the things that makes Exit High School special is that we're not just one town. We are a community made up of six smaller communities.
009Our graduates arrive here from different elementary schools, different neighborhoods, and different experiences, but they leave as one graduating class. As I call each town, I would like to ask our graduates, if you are from that community, to stand if you're able, so that we may recognize the hometowns that helped shape the class of 2026. We're going to start with East Kingston. Thank you. Exit. Thank you. Kensington, thank you. New Fields Stratam and Brentwood. Thank you. Today we are especially honored to recognize a member of one of those communities. Joining us is Brentwood school principal Ron Q, who is retiring this year after 14 years serving the students and families of Brentwood and 38 years in education. Throughout his career, he has inspired and supported countless students and educators, including many of the graduates seated before
010us today. This afternoon, he has special performance prepared for the class of 2026, and especially for those who began their educational journey at Brentwood. Please join me in welcoming the soon-to-be retired principal, Ron Q. Thank you so much for having me here, class of 2026. Congratulations. I started 14 years ago, which is uh how long if you started in preschool in SAU 16, we started the same year. So uh we came in together, we're going out together. So thanks for letting me be here. There are places I remember all my life. Though some have changed, some forever not for better. Some have gone and some remain. All these places had a moment with lovers and friends I still can recall. I know I'll often stop and think about them in my life. I love them
011all. Out of all these friends and lovers, there is no one that compares with you. And these memories lose their meaning. When I think of love as something new, though I know I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Q. Nicely done. We're grateful for all you've done and giving to our SAU and our Brentwood families. Now, one of the highlights for any graduation ceremony is hearing from the students themselves. Our saludiatoran has distinguished himself through academic achievement, hard work, and dedication throughout his years as a Bluehawk. Please join me in welcoming the saludiatoran of the class of 2026, Liam Alexander Mikllinch. Thank you for the welcome, Miss Navy. Good
012morning, everyone, and thank you for coming out to support the graduating class of 2026. I think graduation is one of the few moments where everyone is feeling a ton of different emotions all at once. excited, nervous, relieved, proud, tired, even a little terrified of what comes next. However, before we get too far ahead, I want to acknowledge the people who got us here because none of us did it alone. Between teachers, coaches, siblings, parents, and friends, I'm sure we can all imagine the people who got us here today. For me, that starts with my parents who always supported, challenged, and believed in me. and my sister, a true inspiration whose passion and drive I hope I can meet. And for that, I cannot thank the three of them enough. However, I don't only want to
013recognize the people who cheered us on. Because the people who pushed back were also just as important. The friend who told you a truth that was hard to hear, the coach who held you to a standard that you weren't sure you can meet, the parents who demanded why my speech wasn't started 3 days before it had to be given. All of them deserve just as much credit as anyone else because they took us seriously enough not to let us off the hook. Something I've been thinking about is that education is commonly described as a journey, which I get, but I don't think that properly encapsulates its essence. A journey would imply that we started at point A of move up day, went through some classes and some tests, and simply arrived here at point B.
014What we actually did was more of a renovation. We all came in with a foundation of things we believed, assumed, and thought we knew. But throughout our past four years, some of that foundation has been torn out and rebuilt. Maybe stronger or simply just different. That kind of change isn't always easy, and it doesn't always look pretty in the middle of it. But that's what real growth is. Not something simply just to be handed to you along with your diploma, but something that needs to be worked for. And now here we are at the culmination of our renovation. not quite finished, but ready for what's next to come. What I hope we take away isn't just what we learned in class, but the habits behind them. Whether it be the willingness to ask a question
015even when it feels embarrassing, the ability to sit not knowing something long enough to figure it out, or the perseverance to keep going even when the first, second, or third attempts don't work. Even though those aren't reflected on a simple transcript, those are probably the most po important things we'll leave here with, as I know they'll propel us to success in the future. To all my classmates, I'm not sure exactly what's next for any of us, but I do know that we're all prepared for whatever endeavors come our way. Whether it be college, trade school, the workforce, the military, or whatever else, we've all sat through the same early mornings, faced impossible deadlines, and overcame moments of doubt, even sitting and plotting for hours armed with super soers. And yet, here we all are at
016last. Whatever comes next, I'm glad we got through this part together. Thank you and congratulations, everyone. Thank you, Liam. We now have the privilege of hearing from the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in the class of 2026. Our valadictorian has distinguished himself through exceptional scholarship and perseverance that have inspired both classmates and teachers alike. Please join me in welcoming the valadictorian of the class of 2026, Andrew Jeremy Allen. Good morning everybody. Uh I have the great honor of speaking before you today to share a few thoughts. Um not as the validictorian but as a fellow classmate. My message to you all is to be a courageous leader. To start, I'd like to share something I've heard from many teachers recently, and that is the unique time in our lives that we are
017about to enter right now. As we sit here today, ready to receive our well- earned diplomas, we are on the cusp of something great. Never again in our lives will we have more freedom to do anything or to be anyone. Up until this point, we were just kids learning how to be adults. Or maybe we were kids desperately avoiding becoming adults. Maybe a little bit of both. I don't know. Either way, we have an outstanding opportunity right now to invest in a dream or to try something new. I urge you, don't throw away that opportunity. There's that old saying, um, oh, sorry. I truly believe that every person here has something great to offer the world. There's that old saying, a rising tide lifts all boats. The small contributions we make through our relationships, career,
018and service may seem iniccernable. However, collectively, we can undoubtedly make a positive impact on the world and lift those around us. I've seen this on a small scale here at EHS. Whether through art or sports, the things we do as individuals build our community pride and as a result make this high school a better place. So go find that goal or dream and chase it relentlessly. In a world that seems to want to do nothing but tear itself apart, be a person who glues one piece back together. Be a leader. Leadership is more than medals or titles or a chest thumping competition. It's about recognizing that a team is always stronger than an individual. I firmly believe the greatest accomplishments in human history weren't those of one person but rather the collective initiative of a
019team. I think as a society we may have forgotten this. Being a part of a team comes with a certain amount of humility. It requires a person to learn how to be a part of something bigger than themselves. It requires uh excuse me more so being a leader requires that you treat each person with respect and recognize how they fit into the collective goal. I read a great quote from John Gardner that I felt embodied this point. The quote goes like this. An excellent plumber is infinitely more admirable than an incompetent philosopher. The society that scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness and philosophy because it's an exalted activity will neither have good plumbing nor good philosophy. Find that thing you're passionate about, whatever it may be, and do
020it with excellence. Be a leader that others will follow, not because of your social status, but because of your character, work ethic, and integrity. I understand these things are far easier said than done. It takes an immense amount of courage to have integrity, especially as a leader. When the pressure is on, all eyes are on you and you're struggling. It may seem like the only way out is to quit or cheat. I ask that today uh we make a vow to ourselves and to each other that when these challenges present themselves, we choose the harder right over the easier wrong. Let's be leaders of integrity because without integrity in the ability to rely on each other, we cannot change the world. Exit High School class of 2026, be bold, be brave, be compassionate, and have
021integrity. I'm incredibly proud of all of you. It was an honor to spend the last four years with such a wonderful group, and I wish you all the very best in what I know will be your very bright futures. Thank you, Andrew. We're so proud of your character and accomplishments. Our commencement speaker for this year needs little introduction. For the past 29 years at Exit High School, but 39 years in education, Katherine Nichols has been a teacher, coach, mentor, role model, and unwavering supporter of exit students. Through her work in physical education and athletics, she has helped many Blue Hawks build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and character. Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom, the gymnasium, or the playing field. As Miss Nichols prepares to retire at the end of this school year, it's fitting that
022she has the opportunity to share a few words with the graduates she has dedicated her career to serving. Please join me in welcoming our commencement speaker, Coach Katherine Nichols. Thank you, Miss Nevie, Andrew, and Liam. Well done. I wish we had spoken beforehand. You covered some of my material. Trust me, I was never validictorian or saludiatoran, but our materials are similar. Good morning, everyone. It's nice to see so many of you here, and I'm honored to have the privilege to speak in front of you today. Before addressing the class of 2026, I would like to welcome the class of 1976 home. Although you roamed different hallways than the graduates of today roamed, the blue heart pride is the same. You went to different buildings, but you are uh a Blue Hawk through and through. You
023are a family. Speaking of family, some of you here may be watching a grandchild graduate 50 years after you cross the stage yourself. I too, as Miss Nevie mentioned, I am a Blue Hawk. I graduated from Exod High School in 1982. I returned here in 1990 sorry 1987 to start my coaching career and then in 1997 I started teaching here. I am honored to be leaving Extra High School with the graduating class of 2026 and two of my very special nephews. So class of 2026, good morning. Today is your day. It's a very special day for you. What a beautiful day. I'm thankful that I got to know so many of you, whether it be through class, in the gymnasium, gymnastics, the court, or on a field. I was honored for those moments. For those
024of you our paths did not cross, I'm sorry that I missed that opportunity. Today, the one you've been waiting for. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It's a moment filled with excitement, relief, and maybe even a bit of uncertainty. And that's okay. Over the past four years, and maybe even more than once, you have found yourself saying, "I can't wait to get out of here." One of you mentioned that to me about three weeks ago in the hallway as I was sitting there for my hall duty. And then I saw you at your place of employment and you reiterated that fact. And although many of you may have that same feeling yourselves as this moment has arised, it's natural for new feelings to surface. Nervousness, fear, or even the
025weight of the unknown. That is part of your journey. I too have some of those feelings as my journey is turning a new direction. For your academic years, success has been measured by grades, test scores, but from here on out, your success doesn't come with a letter or a number. It's not something that can be compared or ranked. Success is something you define for yourself. The dictionary defines success as the ability to have something turn out well, favorable, or to have a desired outcome. For each of you, that means something different. You, each and every one of you, find your success. After today, some of you will be heading off to college, four-year, two-year, or a trade school. finding more information to get into that career that you are looking forward to. Others of you
026will join the workforce immediately using the energy and the resources that you already have. Stepping you will step into society using those skills and run helping our world run smoothly. Some will take a gap year exploring, thinking, working, recharging, and discovering or possibly rediscovering your next step. A few of you will be answering one of the most selfless calls there is, serving and protecting this country. Whatever path you take, the world needs each and every one of you. Each of those paths requires courage. Each demands dedication. Each one of them is worthy of respect. So allow me to repeat myself. The world needs each and every one of you. Success isn't a destination. It's a direction. It's growing, learning, doing your absolute best, and failing sometimes because we all do. In each failure, there's a
027lesson that helps you grow and lead you closer to your individual goals and success. JFK once said, "Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly. Take healthy risks. If you fail, learn that lesson and look forward to your greatness." I attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and I know that at least one of you will be headed there this fall. It's a wonderful university and it was there that I received some of the best advice, excuse me, advice of my life. My coach, an incredibly wise and inspiring mentor, encouraged me to take risks. Until that point, risks to me were something negative. until I had always cared sorry a negative meaning and somehow it was something you should avoid and not embrace but she challenged me to see it differently. I be take I
028began taking those healthy risks on the field stepping outside of my comfort zone and trusting my abilities. In doing so I discovered a level of success I had never experienced before. More importantly, I found a sense of freedom. The freedom to fail, learn, grow, and ultimately achieve more than I thought possible. Had I not listened to her advice, I don't believe I would have reached my full potential. That lesson has stayed with me ever since. Growth and success often begin the moment we are willing to take a chance on ourselves. As you step away today, carry with you the lessons learned from all of the people who have supported you. Keep those people close to your heart. Carry their legacy forward by defining success on your own terms and living your life with kindness and
029curiosity. Class of 2026, the future doesn't come with a map. It's a blank canvas and you hold the pen. There isn't one path or one perfect destination. Instead, there are countless directions shaped by your passions, your choices, and your willingness to take risks. Today isn't just a celebration of what you accomplished. It's more than that. It's a starting point. You've put in the work, overcome your challenges, and grown in ways that you may not fully realize. There will be more more moments of uncertainty and that's okay. Trust yourself enough to explore, to adapt, and keep moving forward even when the way isn't clear. So, as you leave today, remember this. Success isn't something you find. It's something you build. It's built through your effort, through your learning, through your failure, and through your perseverance. It's
030built by staying true to who you are while remaining open to who you can become. Congratulations, class of 2026. You've earned this moment. Let this phase of your journey begin. Go out and create your path. Fill your canvas the way that fits you. define your own success and build a future that is entirely unapologetically yours. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Nichols. You know that you're always welcome here. As you just said, once a blue hawk, always a Blue Hawk. We hope we see you still on the fields. We've reached the moment that many of you have been waiting for. It is time for our presentation of diplomas. Before we begin, I would like to thank our superintendent, Dr. Androski, and cooperative school board chair, Melissa Lions, who will assist us in presenting diplomas to the
031members of the class of 2026. Our student senate members will announce the graduates. You may please come on up. As we celebrate each student, we ask that you please be considerate so that every graduate and every family has the opportunity to clearly hear names called during this important moment. Once we get settled, we will begin. Come through this. Andrew Jeremy Allen, >> Liam Alexander Mcllinch. >> Congratulations, >> Aman Achar. >> Jonathan Leon Adams. Claire Grace Aern. >> Congratulations, >> Benjamin D. Almond. >> Evan Dean Amy. >> Nicholas Akalon. >> Congratulations. >> Hayden T. Archable. >> Anna Michelle Arita. Cameron Ailas, >> William J. Ays, >> Congratulations, >> Ava Savannah Ays, >> John Anthony Ber, >> Sebastian Robert Baron, Congratulations, >> Magdalena Jean Bartell, >> I love those pins. You're looking good. Brooke Elizabeth Battle, >>
032congratulations. >> Raquel Sophia Battle, >> congrats. >> Ethan C. Battles, >> congratulations. >> Molly Emo Bout, >> Brooke Bully, >> congratulations. >> Lucille Charlotte Beam. Lonnie Zora Balandra, >> Grace Katherine Bent, >> Congrats, >> Genevieve Bentley, >> James Bernitch, >> congratulations. >> Hudson Anderson Barry, >> congratulations. >> Lucy Q. Bickford. Abigail Lynn Blake, >> Theodore Lyen, >> congrats, >> Noah R. Bulldock, >> Congratulations, >> Ava Bonner. >> Congratulations. Liliana Marie Borges, >> Jana Nicole Bowman, >> Lily Katherine Bozinski, >> Carter Brown, >> Huxley Stewart Brown, congratulations, >> Lucas Matthew Brown, Congratulations, >> Abigail Dean Buckley. >> Congratulations. >> Connor Beerley. >> Congratulations. >> Michael E. Burke. Congrats. >> Jazelle Amy Buckton. Congratulations. Molly Claire Burn, >> congratulations. >> Kaylee A. Cahill. Congrats. >> Jackson Callaway. Congratulations. >> Ella Pauline Cample. Congrats. Anthony Joseph Caposi. I
033think your friends are excited. >> Danica Lee Karen, congrats. Congratulations. >> Phoenix Stone Carter. >> Ben Casey, congratulations. >> Lauren A. Go Castillo. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> Congratulations. >> Scarlett Autumn Lee Casi. Congratulations, >> Amelia Chandler. Congrats, >> Phoebe Hartley Christensen. >> Congratulations, >> Aiden Richard Robert Clancy. >> Congratulations, >> Logan Michael Fox Clansancy this way. Congratulations Maline Clark. Come this way. Congrats. >> Marcus E. Clark. >> Maya Cole. >> Sydney Anne Colmore, John Connor. >> Jacob Conway. Nicely done. Congrats >> Avery Olivia Cooper. Congratulations, >> Bailey Catherine Cooper, >> Ian Cautril, >> congratulations, >> Evan Evan Avery Coocher, Congratulations >> Camden Dean Crombi >> Caitlyn Hansen Crowley. >> Congratulations >> Gabriella Rosedale. Nice job. Congrats. >> Gavin C. Daly. >> Congratulations. >> Wallace Dangora. Sarah Grace, D'Angelus, congratulations, >> Burke P. Degan, >>
034congratulations. >> Abigail Rose Dehatter. >> Congratulations, >> Maxwell P. Doneing. >> Congrats, >> Elizabeth Megan Dello. Congratulations, >> Natalie D. Martino. Congrats. >> Preston Anthony Dardens, >> Brock A. Detsler. >> Congratulations. >> Congrats. >> Adam M. Dixon. >> Congratulations. >> Alexander Jacob Dobbins. >> Congrats. Keegan M. Donahghue. >> Congratulations. Congratulations. >> Benjamin Ducet. Is >> that your fan club over there? Congratulations. >> Gabriella Maria Draani. >> Congratulations. >> Anthony Charles Drinkwater. >> Congratulations. >> Annabelle Raidos Duffy. >> Congratulations. >> Congrats. >> Congratulations. Colin Neil Duffy, >> congrats. Thank you. >> James Dunham, >> congratulations. >> Charlotte Sage Durham, >> congratulations. >> Thomas James Eastwood, >> the wind. >> Orin Edwards. >> Congratulations. >> Harper Gray Albert. Congrats. Congratulations. >> Congratulations, >> Ethan Lee Eldridge. >> Congratulations, >> Cole David Emanuel. >> Congratulations, >> Evie Madison
035Estabbrook, >> congrats. Nice job, >> Autumn Michelle Fabiano, >> congratulations. Elizabeth Ashley Ferrara, congrats. >> Brooke Marie Fieldson, congratulations. Congratulations. >> Avery Natina Fletcher. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> Matthew J. Foot. Congrats. >> Truman Allen Forest. Congratulations. >> Congratulations, >> Mason Owen Fowler. >> Congratulations, >> Stephanie Isabelle Franceski. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> Sophie Friselle, >> congratulations. Congratulations, >> Rose Kennedy Gallagher. >> Keep coming. Congrats, >> Jaden Gargulio. Congrats. >> Isabella Mc Garin. >> Congratulations. >> Alexa H. Gibney. >> Congrats. Nice. Congratulations. >> Ava Noella Gibson. Congratulations, Emma L. Gillis. Congrats, John E. Gillis. >> Congratulations, >> Grace Y. Goodro, nice job. Congrats. >> Brady Goodwin, >> congratulations. Isaac Gordon, >> congrats. Nice job, >> Rowan Grandmason. >> I like your fan club. You're doing a good job. >> Oscar Gman. Okay. Later. Oliver Grossman
036Lotus Malia Gregory Agi Griffith. >> Congrats. >> Madison G. >> Congratulations. >> Eric Gindy. >> Congrats. >> Hayden Gullage. >> Keep moving. Hey, congrats. >> Braden T. Gwyn. Congratulations, >> Jordan Hhabib. >> Congratulations, >> Lillian G. Hamilton. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> Mia Elizabeth Harrison. >> Congratulations. >> Patrick Michael Hathaway. >> Congratulations. Thank you. >> Aiden Michael Howenstein. Wow, why not? Congrats, >> Sean Daniel Hall. >> Congratulations, >> Stephie Healing. >> Good job, Sean. Congrats. >> Nicholas Michael Henrikson. >> Keep coming. Congratulations. Appreciate you. >> Elizabeth Hernandez, >> congratulations. Peter Herring, >> congratulations. >> Jazelle Elise Hickmott, >> congrats. >> Harrison P. Higgins, >> congratulations. >> Jamie L. Higgins. >> Congratulations. >> Donovan Hobgood. >> Congrats, Jamie. >> Samuel W. Hulk, >> congratulations. Thank you. >> Ava Horn, >> thank you, sir. >> Congrats. >>
037Emily Rachel Hood, >> keep coming. Congratulations. >> Vanessa M. Hughes, >> congrats. Good job. >> Isabella Paz Hurley, >> congratulations. Alana Meyers Hutton. >> Hi. Congrats. >> Congratulations. >> Caitlyn Lily Hiles, >> congratulations. >> Dante Yakabuchi, >> congrats. Nice job. >> Nolan G. Yakabuchi. >> Congratulations. >> Enzo A. Ayanakone. >> Congratulations. >> Congrats. Julia May Jackson, >> congrats. >> Brendan Jelanick, >> congratulations. >> Jackson Rocky Johnson, >> congrats. >> Nice job. >> Aydah Ruth Jones, >> congratulations. >> Sham Xavier Joseph, >> all your blame. Congratulations. Paige Marie Karum, >> congratulations. >> Cole Kelly, >> congrats. >> Joshua Kelly, >> congratulations. Thank you. >> Cameron Anthony Kendrew, >> congratulations. Sve Elizabeth Keys. >> Marie Elizabeth King, >> congratulations. >> Megan Claire King, >> Jack Edward Kirkland, >> congratulations, >> Maxwell L. Kissle, >> congrats, >> Graham
038R. Knight. >> Congratulations, >> Ethan Sheldon Kramer. >> No timeouts here. >> Joshua N. Labonte. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> Cole Alexander Labour. >> Congrats. >> Cameron Yavon Leance. >> Congratulations. >> Abigail Elise Lamrech. Don't let it bling. It's okay. >> Giana Marie Langlo, >> congratulations. >> Ethan Christopher Lenigra, >> congratulations. >> Marissa Lynn Latini, >> congrats. >> Angelina Leo, >> congratulations. Logan Latam, >> congrats, Angel. Nice job. >> Adele Juliet Levas, >> congratulations. >> Aadia May Lassard, >> congrats. >> Maverick Lindsay, >> Dejaari Leak, >> congrats. Jackson the Ranger. >> Hi. Congratulations. >> Noah Oscar Lynch. >> Yes. Congrats. >> Good job. >> Congratulations. Laya Jane McKinnis, >> Sydney Anne McVicker, >> congratulations. >> Lily Kathleen Mayor, >> congrats. Nice job. >> Madison Lee Man. >> Congratulations, >> Abigail Greg Manning. Congrats. Giana Marie Maronei,
039>> congratulations. >> Natalie Jane Marshall, >> congratulations. >> Luke Thomas Martell, >> Andrew Martin, >> congrats. >> Alp Mu, >> congrats. Owen Matthews, >> congratulations. >> Nice job out >> Jacob Daniel Matson. >> Congratulations. >> Callie Joy Mayo. >> Congrats. >> Martell Graceland McBride. >> Congratulations. >> Macy Alice McGibney. >> Congratulations. Ava Lynn McKenzie, >> congratulations. >> Kira Shioon McKenzie, >> congrats. >> Louise Ruth Mlane, >> congratulations. >> Alexandra J. Mey, >> congrats. >> Jessica Malik, >> congratulations. >> Nicole Malik, Congratulations, >> Nicholas Shin Meyers. >> Congrats. >> Eric Mkhitaryan. >> Congratulations. >> Ryan G. Makowski. >> Congrats. Nice job. Addison Paige Miller. Congratulations. >> Jasper EG Miller. >> Congratulations. >> Ka Rose Mskinnis. >> Congrats. >> Maria Amada Monheoops out there. Lewis Daniel Morales. >> Congratulations. >> Ryan von Morgan. Congrats. >> Elliot Colin
040Moost. >> Congratulations. >> Tucker Mulvi. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> Olivia Josephine Merur. Congratulations, >> Mitchell Alexander Merson. >> Congratulations, >> Gavin R. Murdy. >> Congrats. Congratulations, >> Griffin Nelson. >> Congratulations. >> Kale August Newerk. Congratulations. >> Congratulations, >> David Ninjoku. Keep coming. >> You guys are going >> Caroline Brian Normand. >> Hey, David. Congratulations. >> Haley Blake Norton. Parker James Norin, >> Hal Novak, >> Chase Henry Nutbr, congrats >> Trey Michael Olirri. >> Congratulations, >> Ashton Christopher O'Neal. >> Congratulations. Congratulations. >> Luke Michael Oberlin. >> Congrats. >> Megan Olivea. >> Victor Osadski. >> Mave and Tea Paige. Congrats. >> Congratulations. >> Gary M. Pocket. Congrats. Christopher K. Car Pin >> Dev A Patel. >> Congratulations. >> Callie E. Panell. >> Congratulations. >> Wyatt G. Plet. >> Congratulations. Cadence Perkins, congrats. Nice job. >> Kate
041Emily Noilani Per Phelps, congrats. >> Raymond Jackson Plant, congratulations. >> Kayen Michael Ponttoello, >> congratulations. Aiden William Porter, >> congratulations. >> Maline Carol Petite, >> congratulations. >> Hagen Elizabeth Power, >> congrats. >> Aiden Michael Powers, your family are so embarrassed. Caroline Powley, >> congratulations. >> Darren Angelina Pratt, >> congratulations, huh? Nice job. >> River Matthew Pvenzel, >> congratulations. >> Thank you so much. >> Mia Laura Pino, >> congrats. Nice job, >> Zoe Valentine Rancort. >> Congratulations, >> Jack Thomas Ransom. Congratulations. >> Wyatt Grant Wrathman. >> Hey, congrats. Nice job. >> Harrison Lane Reer, >> some I heard them out there. Congratulations, >> Austin Thomas Reeve. Congratulations. Congratulations, >> Alexandra Renard. Congratulations, >> Cameron Ritter. Keep coming. Congrats. Nice job. Congratulations. >> Maline K. Roger. >> Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations. >> Luca Day Rogers. >> Congrats. Congratulations.
042Antiggony Rose Hogue Romano >> Luke Rosati >> Morgan Crane Rosette. >> Congratulations. >> Braden Row. >> Congratulations. >> Hey, where's your ID? Samuel Cooper, Royal >> Emma N. Russet, >> Emma Sabine, >> so much. Congrats. Congratulations. >> Andrew Sapco, >> congratulations. >> Oscar Charlie Schaefer, >> congratulations. Brennan Kai Shander, >> Laurelai Annabelle Sherborn, Brennan Schmer, >> congratulations, >> Logan Schwal, >> congratulations Lily Marie Shaka, >> congratulations. >> Mave M. See, >> congrats. Nice job. >> William Sarah, congratulations. Tyler Ryan Ceronian >> Sila Caroline Shaoleris. >> Congratulations >> Carter Andrew Schuman. >> Congratulations >> Jackson David Silver. >> Congratulations. >> Audrey Kunika Sllayton. >> Congratulations. Thank you. >> Laya Grace Smallley. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> James Anthony Smith. >> Congratulations. Congratulations. >> Caroline. Apologies. Catherine Sienna Smith. >> Congratulations. >> Owen Foster Smith. >> Congratulations.
043>> Zachary William Sprag. >> Congrats. Luke Daniel St. An. >> Congratulations >> Thompson M. Surret. >> Congrats. Nice job. >> Congratulations. >> He is not. >> Congratulations. >> Eric Tenant. >> He was not on the list. >> Josephine Elizabeth Tessier. >> Good save. Luca William Theos. >> Congratulations, >> Jack Benjamin Tibido. Nice job, >> Griffin David Thomas. >> Congrats, >> Alexander Thompson. >> Congratulations. Nice job, >> Claire Thurlo. >> Congratulations. William Tobin, >> congratulations. >> Nathan Tamasi, >> congrats. Nice job. >> Ethan Trembley, >> congratulations. >> Payton Truman, >> congratulations. Congratulations, >> Jackson T. Uden. >> Congratulations. Josephine Grace Vidala. >> Congratulations, >> Molly Valenza. >> Congrats. >> Zoe K. Vaselopoulos. >> Congratulations, >> Elena M. Villa Flores. >> Congrats. >> Sophia Q. Wade. Congratulations. Congratulations, >> Owen H. Wagner. >> Congratulations, >> Austin Charles
044Walker. >> Club, my guy, >> Ryan J. Wallace. >> Sophia Helena Wheeler. Congratulations. Nice job. >> Ronan John Wilbur. >> Congrats, >> Tessa Wilkins. >> Congratulations, >> Jack Edward Williams. >> Congrats, >> Lucas Joseph Winchill. Shane Jacobs Winter >> Benjamin M. Whistler, >> Celia, Elena Zagami, >> Henry Ziggmmont. >> I was Windsor, so I was close. >> Good job, you guys. You guys did a really good job. And now I have the honor of reading our students senate names. Marshalss, would you like to join the line so I can call y'all? For student senate, we have Marshall Anna Katherine Hos. Austin K. Hollish, Senator Max Boon Corors, >> Senator Garrett Bradley White. Congrats, Senator Robert Faulner Pace. >> It's for you. Congratulations, >> Treasure. Miranda Elise Hoggraph Cesler Vice President Michaela Balik Mokeegan Mokegan and
045President Charles M. Morris. Congratulations. >> Charles Morris is staying up here because he is going to be providing our closing ceremony. Thank you. I will now present the senior challenge. I would like to call upon the class president of the class of 2027 who I believe cannot make today. So, Isabelle Ernst will be standing in her place. I would also like to call upon the class president of 2028, Tyler Morris. I would also like to call upon the class president of the class of 2029, Eli Smith. And on top of that, I would like to call upon the class president of the class of 2030, Elelliana York. Here we go. We, the class of 2026, challenge the class of 2030 to uphold the Bluehawk tradition of excellence in academics, mastery of the arts, and prowess
046in athletics. Do you accept this challenge? >> I on the behalf of the class of 2030 accept this challenge. We will now transition the class banners to mark the exit of the seniors and the entry of the incoming freshmen at Exit High. really got Yeah, >> it's always a rough undertaking. >> All right, you may be seated. >> Thank you, Charles. Congratulations. >> Byebye. >> Well, you heard the speeches before me from our sciatoran Liam Mcl, our valgatoran Andrew Allen, as well as Miss Nichols. Very stirring speeches. Yes. Unfortunately, only one of them will be receiving flowers today. Miss Nichols, we, the class of 2026, thank you for all the work you've done here at EHS and you'll forever be a Blue Hawk. >> Thank you very much. And on top of that, I would
047also like to congratulate Miss Melissa Lions as her first year here of school board chairman. And on top of that, before I address the seniors, I would like to recognize a person who made today happen. Miss Decoich has worked at EHS in the Purple Commons and then the main office. For many years, she's been the person who has organized and executed exit high school graduation, which is a major undertaking. Miss Teich is retiring this summer, so it seems that there is no better time to recognize her service and hard work. However, I believe that no amount of praise nor acknowledgement will ever truly be enough to appreciate how much she has done. And I can say that on the behalf of the class of 2026 and even the classes before us who had the blessing
048of having Miss Steawich can say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please join me in acknowledging her with a round of applause. On the top of that, I would also thank Miss Leech, who's also sadly retiring this year, wherever she may be. Come on down. We got more flowers. Plenty to go around. Keep going. >> I'll always remember There's another person I'd like to acknowledge today and that is Miss Blae who I hope is here today. Miss Blae was our class adviser from her freshman to junior year. From what I remember when we were freshman, we were looking for a class adviser like a lost puppy looking for its owner. And Miss Blae who had never been an adviser before swooped in and picked up our rag tag crew and from there it
049was history. Let us appro Let us appreciate her hard work of three years with a round of applause. Also, the class of 2026 would like to thank Miss Nei for all her hard work as the principle principal of EHS. As a first year here, she has done an incredible job matching the energy of students and having the willingness to try new ideas from the class governments. We hope that she continues to lead EHS into a brighter future. Let us give her a round of applause. Lastly, I would also like to thank the senior class adviser, Mrs. Morris. Mrs. Morris is many things. She's a science teacher. She's a mother. She's also a one-man army. a one-man army that allows us seniors to have a wonderful prom, amazing senior activities, and wicked fundraisers. But besides being
050a one-man army, she's also the kind of teacher that truly cares for her students. She accommodates the needs of others. She listens to those looking for guidance, and she will try anything in her power to ensure the happiness of her students. Miss Morris is a vital organ in the body, which is EHS. And I for one honestly fear for the senior class that won't have her as an adviser. God willing, they even have a prom. So let us give Miss Morris a round of applause for all her kindness and dedication. Now I can see you guys getting a little glassy eyed. So onto my last message to you class of 2026. I want to begin with a quote. It's said by Te Lawrence in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. When he successfully rescues a
051friend from certain death, he exclaims, "Nothing is written." Meaning our lives are not already set in stone. That our fates have not been decided for us. Our futures are in the hands are not in the hands of those around us or the powers at be. Instead, our future lies in front of us. The reigns and our grasps. I say this to you because we are about to embark upon a journey that will be challenging in nature. There will be obstacles. There will be setbacks. But we are the creators in this world, not the creations. The only words that will ever be set in stone will be the ones after death. And until that day comes, you are the master and the commander. You are the pilot and the captain. Your call trumps awe and destiny
052is simply the outcome of your actions. Sorry. But also know that if you ever find yourself where all hope seems to be lost and the odds are stacked against you, know that the only limitation is the level of your resolve. Don't succumb to the doom and gloom. Rather, find the motivation within yourself to eradicate the darkness you're enveloped in. For great waves will crash upon your ship. And whether you'll be swept away or not depends on how hard you hold on. So no matter what path you take after this day, I want you to leave knowing that your destiny is what you make of it. That has always been the case. It will continue to be the case. And I hope I've made it quite clear that you should understand that. Of course, this immense
053power is all thanks to those before us. From the people that have created an environment where we can grow and gain the knowledge to be successful. The actions of the generations before us have fostered a society which we now have the privilege of living in. Thus, it is our responsibility to continue in their place to scatter in the winds like the seeds of a dandelion and sprout strong and healthy communities wherever we may go. Finally, to mark the beginning of this great adventure, I ask the class of 2026 to rise. Now move your tassel from the right of your cap to the left. We are now officially graduates of Exod High School. Congratulations to the class of 2026. All right. >> I want more. >> I can follow you. Nice job. Hey, did you get
054in? I want to take your photo. Why don't you just hold one of these up? >> Right here. Heat. We could kill it, but I always had a vision. always Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat.