The Community Activities Building was filled Friday night with family and friends as they watched an additional 138 students declared graduates of Caldwell County High School from the Class of 2026.
The ceremony began with the high school band playing Pomp and Circumstance as the candidates for graduation entered the building.
The program was opened with senior class member Justin Klidzej offering the invocation.
click to download audioSpecial music was provided by the high school band, followed by the Valedictorian addresses by Noah Bailey, Lainey Beshear, Lucas Evans, and Meleah Greenfield, with the Salutatorian address by Jennifer Wright.
Before the ceremony began, Valedictorians Noah Bailey and Lucas Evans shared about their final week of school and addressing the graduating class.
Bailey had enjoyed the week and was looking forward to his speech.
click to download audioEvans was anxious about his speech but excited about it, too.
click to download audioFollowing the speeches, the high school choir performed special music.
High School Principal Daniel Kukahiko presented the Class of 26 to the Caldwell County Board of Education and superintendent.
click to download audioThe high school diplomas were then presented to the graduation candidates by the Board of Education as they were introduced by Assistant Principals Jennifer Fuller and Bradley Stallins.
Superintendent of Caldwell County Schools Dr Jeremy Roach then declared the candidates official graduates of Caldwell County High School.
click to download audioThe ceremony was concluded with the singing of the school Alma Mater.
