001They cannon. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! As you can see, Heat. Heat. Look at this. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey. Hey. Hey. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey, Heat. Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Come on. Come on. Heat. Heat. Hannah Ginger Santos. forend. There fel. gallless. The bombs through the night still for The land of the free and the home of God. Gracias. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Moment. for forch. Foreign Hendrickson College. for Expect forces meant forch. Thank you, Bella, for that beautiful introduction. Good evening, everyone. I have sorry, I am honored to be in front of you all today in what to date is the biggest crowd I've had the privilege to speak in front of. My name is Alexandra Estrada Ranel. I would like to start off by thanking all of you for being here. I'd like
002to thank the staff, friends, family, and coaches who have all been a part of our journey. In addition, I would like to give a big thank you to Mr. Lgan for never actually sending me to Lar's office despite all of his threats. His reasoning being because you annoy me. Well, Mr. Lan, that was on purpose. This milestone means a lot to all of us, especially to the ones who did not expect to reach it. Your sacrifices and support have allowed all of us to stand here today. I would like to hold a moment of silence for those we hold in our hearts unable to make it here today. Thank you. During these past four years, I have doubted myself constantly but never gave up. Because of that, I have achieved things I never expected to
003be able to do. For example, standing in this very moment, in this very spot. I was about to say that backwards. I'm nervous. Okay. I did not get here alone, nor was it just handed to me. I worked hard for it. And for those who believed me, believed in me every step of the way, thank you. Writing this speech was harder than I expected, which surprised me because I was so excited when I found out I would be giving it. Last Saturday, I began jotting down notes for it while at a grad party on the back of a sweet potato receipt. And so, the procrastination began, reinforcing the statement, "Diamonds are made under pressure." Now, let's take a trip down memory lane using Mr. Hamburg's iconic line, "I miss you already." To my friends who
004I will no longer be able to see as often as I do now in six months, I miss you already. To the family with whom I've made my most cherishing memories with, I miss you already. To every time I got mistaken as a twin, I miss you already. Just a disclaimer, if you think you see my ghost in the hallway next year, don't worry. It's just one of my sisters. Now, let's get back on track. To the team I had the great privilege of leading and being a part of, I miss you already. To the times I spent secretly watching the World Cup in class freshman year, I miss you already. To the joke of the day, I miss you already. To the community I've built, I miss you already. As much as I'll miss
005a lot, I'm also excited for the future. One should not dwell on the past but rather reflect on the lessons learned. My mom has always quoted Nobel Prize winning Danish physicist Niles Boore who once said, "An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field." Now, let me repeat that. An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field. Class of 2026, as you go out into the world, do not fear being imperfect, as you have not yet completed all the comp steps to becoming an expert. Do not fear high school like you once feared. Sorry, do not fear the future like you once feared high school because these four years have turned you into
006yourself. You will make mistakes as you have before, but they do not define you. You will struggle through them and maybe currently are. But the most important part is for you to have hope. Think back to all the mistakes you have made. How did they shape you? And are you grateful they did? You are now able to answer those questions as an expert. A quality unique to you within that very narrow field. For my second quote, my man Drake once said, "Started from the border, now we're here." Or something like that. Graduates, let today not only be a celebration of what your future has to hold, but also a reminder of where you started. Origin is very important. It makes your accomplishments hold that much more value. I personally stand before you today as a
007first generation student like many others behind me. My parents have sacrificed a lot for me to have the opportunities that I do. All of us at some point have been confronted with the question, what do you want to be when you grow I always had small ideas of what I wanted to be. But it wasn't until a late night practice when my coach brought some of us together that I finally pieced my answer together through his question, "What do you want out of this program?" My answer satisfied both of these questions. I responded saying, "I wanted to be an example." And though I didn't specify whether a good or a bad one, I'll expand on that now. I want to be the example that I never had. I want to inspire young minds and women.
008I want to inspire minority groups, my family, and every adult I come across. I want to give people hope and confidence. Show them they have the ability to write their own story. Underassmen, I have a few words of wisdom to share. And though it does sound repetitive, get involved, show up, and include yourself in what this school has to offer. Build a community for yourself. Go to games, join a club or sport, go to school dances, and straight home afterwards. Shout out to Johnson. Again, incoming freshman, sophomores, juniors, and upcoming seniors. Be the loudest in the crowd. Do it scared, do it tired, do it curious, but do you. Surround yourself with people you want to be more like and who have the qualities you wish you had because you truly are who your friends
009are. And I am beyond grateful for all of mine. And though they wanted me to shout them out by name, my elementary school reports cards were right and I do talk too much. So since I'm sure some of you are yawning by this point, that brings this speech to an end. Thank you all for your time in this wonderful opportunity. Congratulations, class of 2026, and remember to stay young, wild, and free. Whenever you remember the Carrie Underwood Evangelina Springs. all times we had. I hope you smile and know that through the bad. I was on your side when nobody could hold us down. We claim the brightest star and we came so far and know we won't forget when you remember how we held our hands so high I'll be Remember how we reach that
010dream Whenever you hope you're proud to shine and hold us down, but we stood No way. Whenever you go there touch. We claim the brightest star and we came so far. You know that we show them remember We held our hands so high when all this was there for us. We believe that we could touch the sky. Whenever you remember how we live, remember how we reach that dream together. Whenever you remember. Whenever you remember. Gracias. Introduction. High School. Victoria. group. forch. important. forch. resilience. Sures. for Johnson. Fore speech. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Malos as ful as 50 less seorimo. Flores. Gracias. Seenora Johnson. Patrick Mitchell Estrado. Buenos, Tiger Nation. Fore Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Moment. Experienc of St. Clark. Brady, Jacob, Hunter, Bryce, Andrew, Michael, Calvin, Wyatt, Carter, Caleb, Braden, Nim, Dominic, Aiden, Jacob. Fore
011spechch. Camino. Thank you Mr. Mitchell for stepping up and giving such a great speech. Now it is time that I introduce a very important person to Ephrada High School. A person who has done amazing job as a leader and a role model to the students and has made sure things run smoothly all year long. Please welcome our principal Dr. Miller who will come up to introduce and award the 2026 graduates. Okay. At this time, we will present the diplomas. Students with red activity cords represent their continued involvement in one of the activities listed in your program over a three-year period. Those students with a gold honor cord represent an accumulated grade point average of 3.6 or above during their four years at Afreda High School. Mr. Ken Murray, superintendent of afraid school district, and school
012board representatives Mr. Josh Sainsbury, Mrs. Casey Divine, and Mr. Mike Flurkins will recognize our students and present the diplomas, Caleb Austin Moberg, Brody Michael Flurry, Perkins, Faith Wisteria Rodriguez, Delaney Joy Killinger, Andrew Cole Jacobson, Payton Matthew Streadwick, Aiden Alles Aila, Kennedy an Schaefer Danica Lou Dart, >> Nataline Alexi Abund Naen Alberto Guerrero Jacob Reyes, Anaelli Mahia Alvarez, Alexandra Naomi Estrada, Ranhel, Hunter William Nino Mills, >> Alexander Kernney Bellino, >> Cassimer Dell, Meltchure, Miley an Sullivan, Cecilia Claire Roth, Brady Lee Hendrick, Cody Travis Ogle, Jasine Christine Hampton, Ginger Marie Santos, Emily Michelle O'Neal, >> Hannah Joy Allen Eley James Haney, >> Emma J. Adams, >> Katherine Joy Han, M excuse me, Braden Michael Stump, >> Taylor John Fronman, >> Riley Madison Holt, Roxanne Eileen Gray, Dakota Lynn Dery, Kaiser Paul Judkins, >> Casey Cash Klene, Robert
013Cole Rickert, Andy adding, >> Stella Rose Bailey, Evelyn Renee Goldie, Jaden Howard Pelum, >> Micah Sandberg, Tyler Lley Kono, Liliana Johnson, >> Nathaniel L. Veila, >> Roer Ryan Dilman, Alejandra Barahas Guzman Baldez, Alexiana Marie McNeel, >> Jacob Carl Bartlett, Brier Lee Fischer, Logan J. Mallaloy, >> Beyonce Ernnandez Sautterero, Emily Delgado, Lacy Jean Burton, Laya Joy Rainey, Bella Marie Wood, >> Tavone M. Montis, >> Michael J. Park, Austin Colt Smith, >> Carara Marie Lauder, Tegan Morgan Klouse, >> Antonio Ismael Ernnandez, Joarm Hiel Sanchez, Espinoso, Espinosa. Manny Chavez, Mia, >> Alexia Danielle McCord, >> Aubrey Rayanne Svetic, Joselyn Love Pichardo, Bessie Karina Aalo, Roberto Javier Araljo, Jason Damen Alman, Payton Marie Roberts, Alyssa Marlene Dimar, owski Scarlet Rose Yuri, Bryce Jacob Strickler. Payton Allen Woods Hart, >> Maria Paola Magana, Jacqueline Ornelas Perez, Alandra Guadalupe, Magayon, Kario,
014Jonathan Ramirez, Ortiz, Jose Enrique, Rubio Mariscal, Emory Rose, Hyatt, Piper Rose, Deweiler, Hunter Lee Ross, Mansford, >> Sasselin, Simina, Oed, Enrique, Medina, Ortega, Diego, Roberto Lopez, Argetta, Braden Carson, James Baltz, >> Kylin Parker, Lus Michaela and Marie Hutler, >> Jupiter Alexandra Smith, >> Gracie May Hunto, Andrea Elvie Kola, Savannah Arabella Alvarez, Kaylee Anne Hill, Exxon Connley, Maxim Mikuel Lacoduck, Hazel Vivana Kinder, A Royo Aliyah Marie Barahas Aloyo Grayson Scott Webb >> Landon Stevens Carter Wayne Garcia, >> Cashin K. Cobb, >> Dominic Kidd Caesar Esql, >> Bellin Fernandez, Arcelo, Camila Palina Rodriguez, Balen, Alexander James Dishman, >> Daniel Ray Areola Andres Mendes Gomez, Travis Mendoza, Lester, Kaylee Grace Matson, Joseph Orville Bullu, Vana Rodriguez, >> Amalia Alexa Basida, Chastity Ana Garcia Zepa, >> Elizabeth Rodriguez, Roshan Richard Hudson, Wyatt Schlucker, >> Noah Matthew, Yanni, >> Fabian
015Cardardoso, Torren Miguel Basinger, Callie Rain Castillo, Tessa Anne Hoskin, Ruben Ramirez, Bayet, Indie, DeAndre, Sto Eric Perommo Gomez, Yanelli Aurora Ertado Armhos. Cynthia Viagran Morales, >> Janevi Yasenya Cruz, Isaac Robert Rolloland, >> Isaac Barahas, A Royo, >> Arilen Sanchez, Cindy Rihanna O'Neal, >> Jose Daniel Pedrasa, Juan Jose Navadro Perez, Cecilia Daniela Negrete Ramirez, Nelson Francisco Fermine Ernnandez, Delilah Joe Lee Bush, Melanie Delila Armas, Larry Okmpo, Hermosio, William Edward Andrade Reagan Genevieve Alvarado >> Molly an May Lillian Marie Jackson, Alexia Divine Dery, >> Yasmin Barera, Barahas, Aven Alejandro Sto Junior Chavez Jose Karina Gomez Chavez Jocelyn Abil Cisneros, Guerrero, Kelly Crystal, Gomez, Reyes, Kayla, Ann May Riley Ashley Hawkins, Jonathan Allen Clifton, Danielle Austinine Vargas Olivarez Jen's Dean Bear Maddox Jeremy Iverson Harasa Sanchez Cruz, Jacqueline Valerio, >> Jacqueline Degario, James Michael Harmon, >> Trevor Thomas
016Middleton, Aiden Michael Kemper, Elizabeth Santiago, Estella, Noame, Umanaur, Cabraa, Brianna Michelle Harwood MJ Lynn Suniga >> Promise Travel Parker, >> Riley James Richards, Donnie Lee Hobre, >> Ariana Lee Hope, Loveland, Lily Madison Brewer, Elijah Davis, Gavin Tyler SS, Sunonny Marie Nef Hunter Orion Wilson, >> Bertha Rodriguez, Jose Alrego Martinez, >> Ricky Angel Alvarez, >> Diego Rodriguez, Stephen Tapia Ernnandez, Andrew Thomas Crawford, Garrett Matthew Chase, Serenity Lynn Lewis, >> Shayla Ireland, Ols, >> Alli Marie Wagner, Calvin R. Libert Cooper M. Black >> Paisley Charlotte Ribble Alexis Renee Shornneck, Thomas William Collins, >> Jackson Coats, Vander Michael Reed Go Dean Joseph Mlan James Leland Areola Andrea Lady Mary Alvarez, Brooke Levine Hurley Genesis Virueta Gomez, Isabella Rose Rodriguez Deano, Melanie Arettzi Moreno, Molly Kimber McMullen, Carolina Monaco Jacqueline Monaco. Now we will have closing statements by Jacob
017Reyes and Brady Hendrick. One second. Um, all right. as we bring this ceremony to a close, we'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who's been involved in our success over the school years. First and foremost, I would like to thank LeBron Raone James just because. But actually to every family member, staff member, and friend, thank you for everything you have done for us. High school can certainly be a difficult place to navigate and conquer, but with the help of everyone around us, we were able to make it. It is truly a blessing that we have had so many amazing teachers and staff throughout our our years. And again, thank you for all the hard work that you've done for us. Finally, I would like to thank our families and more specifically our parents
018and guardians. None of us would be where we are today without you guys. So, please be proud of yourselves for helping us get here. And because of you, we get to celebrate this moment together. Graduation is a very special moment in our lives that we as graduates get to share with you, family and friends. To my fellow graduates, we have overcome so much to lead up to this very moment. These past 13 years, we have all shown hard work, dedication, and perseverance through all throughout all the challenges that we have faced. As we leave this chapter behind and begin a new one, let us remember the lessons, friendships, and memories that brought us here today. Our futures may be uncertain, but it is also it is also full of many opportunities. So take advantage of
019every opportunity you come across. Life after today will not be easy. It will have its ups and downs. It is up to you to pursue your dreams and goals with confidence. Face challenges with courage and always remember where you came from. Now that we are going to our separate ways, we wish everyone the best of luck. Now, Mrs. Miller, will you do the honors of presenting the class of 2026? Okay, seniors, please stand. I am proud to announce that you have met the requirements of the Freigha School District and the state of Washington to complete your high school education. You may now move your tassels from the left to the right. Congratulations, class of 2026. And that concludes our ceremony. Feel free to join the graduates on the field. Thank you all for coming. Where
020did all the time go? It's starting to fly. Yeah.