PHOTOS: Class of 2026 graduates from Middle Park High School
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On the morning of Saturday, May 30, family and friends of the over 80 graduating seniors from Middle Park High School gathered in the school gym to celebrate their accomplishments and mark the step into the next chapter of their lives.
After ringing in the ceremony with a saxophone-singer duo, Bella Binkley and Vallie Mace, performing the National Anthem, class salutatorian Sydney Solomon gave a welcoming address to kick off the ceremony. Recognitions for staff and former students at Middle Park High School followed, with a special recognition for the one graduating senior volunteering in the armed forces: Riley Mullane, who is enlisting in the Air Force.
Vallie Mace and Jacob Trail were also recognized as the “Best All-Around Seniors,” an award given out annually by members of the faculty, staff, and administration to recognize persons who served the school and community as productive citizens.
Valedictorian Grahm Kauffman gave an inspiring speech acknowledging the time that lies ahead of the graduates, encouraging them to make decisions that allow them to experience new experiences. This message was echoed by Breanna Davis, English teacher and selected commencement keynote speaker.
A nearly 20-minute graduation video followed, highlighting the beauty of growing up of the tight-knit community that made the graduating class of 2026 who they are today. From baby pictures to elementary and high school experiences, moments of laughter filled the space as they reminisced on the moments that led them to this point.
The ceremonial walking across the stage ushered in loud claps and cheers from the crowd for the graduating class.
“The Class of 2026 will be remembered for its resilience, leadership, humor, kindness and the way you supported one another,” said Cindy Rimmer, principal of Middle Park High School. “Today you leave Middle Park High School not only with diplomas, but with the responsibility to lead meaningful lives marked by integrity, compassion, courage, and purpose.”
Congratulations to the Middle Park graduating class of 2026, we are all excited to see the mark you make on the world!
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Valedictorian Grahm Kauffman gives a speech during the graduation ceremony, encouraging the graduating class to take a chance on finding new experiences.
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Salutatorian Sydney Solomon gives the welcoming address, ringing in the graduation ceremony.
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Salutatorian Sydney Solomon gives the welcoming address, ringing in the graduation ceremony.
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Graduating senior Riley Mullane was recognized as the sole person enlisting within the armed forces, joining the Air Force after graduating.
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Graduating senior and all-state soccer team athlete Emmanuel Zuniga Rios is pictured alongside principal Cindy Rimmer while being awarded his diploma.
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Keynote commencement speaker and Middle Park English teacher Breanna Davis gives a speech to usher in the new chapter of the graduates’ lives.
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The Class of 2026 listens as keynote commencement speaker and Middle Park English teacher Breanna Davis gives a speech to usher in the new chapter of the graduates’ lives.
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Middle Park High School’s choir singing “The Defining Moment” by Pinkzebra.
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Staff applaud during the speeches given during the graduation ceremony.
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The graduating seniors toss their caps in the air, celebrating their graduation from high school.
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