299 Students Graduate Over Weekend
From the May 19, 2026 e-Edition
299 students from McKenzie, Huntingdon, Gleason, Clarksburg and Hollow-Rock Bruceton Central graduated from high school over the weekend.
McKenzie Graduates 87
McKENZIE (May 17) — McKenzie’s Class of 2026 graduated Sunday, May 17 in the McKenzie High School gymnasium. The graduating class had 87 members, including Valedictorian Brody Berryhill, Salutatorian Gracie Aird and Class President Carlton Townes.
Huntingdon Graduates 101
HUNTINGDON (May 16) — Huntingdon’s Class of 2026 graduated Saturday, May 16 at Paul Ward Stadium. The graduating class had 101 members, including Valedictorian Will Lewis, Salutatorian Mary Kendall Stevens and Class President Blaine Todd.
Gleason Graduates 33
GLEASON (May 15) — Gleason’s Class of 2026 graduated Friday, May 15 in the Gleason School gymnasium. The graduating class had 33 members, including Valedictorian Luke Lawrence, Salutatorian Curtis Trey Mayo and Class President Drake Lehmkuhl.
Clarksburg School Graduates 30
CLARKSBURG (May 15) — Clarksburg’s Class of 2026 graduated Friday, May 15 in the A.D. Jarrett Gymnasium. The graduating class had 30 members, including Valedictorian Jayanna Martin, Salutatorian Ava Akins and Class Historian Alyssa Belew.
Central High School Graduates 48
BRUCETON (May 17) — Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central’s Class of 2026 graduated Sunday, May 17 in a packed Central High School gymnasium. The graduating class had 48 members, including Valedictorian Madison Holder, Salutatorian Olivia Scott and Class President Bryleigh Sauls.
West Carroll Jr/Sr High School's graduation ceremony is Friday, May 22.
More graduation coverage is in The Banner’s Graduation Keepsake Edition, coming soon.
In the e-Edition
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