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Warren County High School Celebrates the Class of 2026
It’s time to toss the caps and cheer! Warren County High School is proudly celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026. These hardworking seniors have reached an important milestone, closing one chapter of their lives and stepping confidently into the next.
Royal Examiner is honored to spotlight this year’s graduating class and share in the excitement of students, families, and the entire school community. Through dedication and perseverance, these seniors have made their mark, balancing academics, activities, and the everyday moments that define high school life. Now, they look ahead to new opportunities waiting just beyond the stage.
The Class of 2026 reflects a wide range of goals and talents. Some graduates are preparing to attend colleges and universities across Virginia and beyond, while others are entering the workforce, pursuing technical training, or serving in the military. Each path is unique, but all are built on the foundation formed during their years at Warren County High School.
Graduation is more than a ceremony — it’s a celebration of years of effort, friendships, and growth. For many seniors, it’s a moment they have imagined since their first day of school. As loved ones gather to cheer them on, the pride in the stands matches the excitement on the field.
Photos of the graduates, captured by Victor O’Neill Studios and Tolliver Studios, LLC, highlight this special occasion. Smiles, decorated caps, and proud families fill each image, telling the story of a class ready to take on the future.
To the Class of 2026: congratulations! The Royal Examiner and your community are cheering you on. May your next chapter be filled with discovery, growth, and success.
Graduation will be held on May 21 at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. (Rain date May 23). The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Royal Examiner.
If your Warren County senior is not listed, please send in their Name and Senior Picture to news@royalexaminer.com.
Brennen Abell
Andrea Acevedo
Hannah Allanson
Gabriella Alvarado Amaya
Lauren Anthony
Jordan Avery
Angel Baker
Linton Baldwin
Ethan Bare
Akira Bennerson-Jones
Bryce Blansett
Dwight Botkin III
Anjelica Boyd
Malachi Bush
Samuel Caison
Kaydence Campbell
Jaydyn Carlisle
Nehemiah Carter
Bryan Casteel Jr.
Brittany Castro
Madelynn Cease
Noah Charland
Markus Christandl
Jayden Christopher
Kyle Cisler
Lukas Cisler
Savannah Clark
Gavin Coffelt
Emma Contreras
Hope Cook
Marisa Covarrubias
Cody Cox
Adrian Craig
Taylor Cross
Peter Cuddeback
Skylar DesLongchamps
Angelica Diaz Arellano
Michelle Dingess
Tyler Doaln
Maise Dorn
Kelsey Dorsett
Andrew Duncan
Elizabeth Dunnet
McKenzie Elliot
Sidney Engelking
Joshua Eppard
Kimbrely Erazo-Contreras
Valerie Escobar Lopez
Jose Espitia Ceballos
Maya Eury
Jocey Falde
Ryker Fenton
Elijah Fields
Alisson Flores Melgar
Carly Flores
Cassidy Flouhouse
Lauren Foltz
Hazel Foster
Rhys Fritts
Hallie Garmendez
Natalie Garmendez
Kolten Golden
Alejandra Gonzalez
Aniyah Graham
Kathleen Grant
Vanessa Graves
Tessia Greene
Naomi Greenwalt
Nathanial Greenwell
Gabriel Griffith
Michael Grindle
Zequiel Gutierrez Chavira
Austin Haines
Nicholas Harlow
Jaden Harmon
Maddilyn Haywood
Savanna Henson
Gavin Hetrick
Eli Hill
Lisa Hoelsher
Madison Holbert
Grace Hooper
Abigayle Houston
Amira Howie
Alexis Hudson
Nick Huey
Carly Hughes
James Hulse
Adrien Hunter
Brooke Jankowski
Cameron Jenkins
Weston Jenkins
Robert Johns
Logan Jones
Bryce Kashner
Connor Kassel
Hunter Keefer
Kaitlyn Keener
Natalie Kellogg
Dayne Kemp
Matthew Kenyon
Gage Knapp
Kaylee Knox
Anna Kozhenevksy
Hailey Kuldell
Brittany Lang
Olivia Lawrence
Luka Lee
Zachariah Leonard
Ryan Lynch
Heaven Mathews
Abriel Mayberry
Brannigan McCurry
Tegan Mellish
Mikayla Mertz
Braiden Morris
Liam Murphy
Jared Navarrete
Abigail Oyler
Hunter Payne
Chloe Pearson
Ian Perkins
Kaitlyn Perkins
Alexis Phillips
Kaylee Presgraves
Isabella Presley
Makenna Pugh
Nathaniel Pullen
Isabelle Rappole
Adalia Remby
Joseph Riggs
Tristan Riggs
Yebdiell Rivera Alicea
Katherine Robison
Adalia Roland
Amira Rophael
Sadie Rosner
Jeremy Ruano Martinez
Jaxon Russell
Colton Ryder-Senter
Matthew Sablan
Zoey Scherbinski
Ryan Scheulen
Rheanna Schroeder
Robert Sealock
Landon Shell
Brittany Shook
Rylan Shultz
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Roean Smith
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Maksim Soloviev
Noah Sparks
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Aden Stewart
Emma Stoneberger
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Anjory Viera Martinez
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Kaylee Wahl
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Wyatt Werner
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Laney Wiles
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Madison Williams
Matthew Williams
Jonathan Wiseman
Kelly Woods
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