Congratulations to McLoud Class of 2026!

McLoud High School 2026 graduates play the "Gotcha" game, as directed by Senior Class President Mayrin Cerda during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. Cerda told them to look to their neighbor and say, "I'm gonna get you," then try to pull their finger away before their neighbor could grab it.

The McLoud High School Class of 2026 tosses their caps after receiving their diplomas on May 23 at FireLake Arena. There were 92 seniors who graduated from McLoud this year.

McLoud Senior Class President Mayrin Cerda addresses her fellow graduates during the McLoud High School Graduation Ceremony on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School 2026 graduate Corbin Cross shakes hands with Principal Bryan Jennings as he makes his way toward his diploma on May 23.

After giving her valedictory speech, Jordyn Dennis gets a hug from a fellow grad during McLoud High School's Graduation Ceremony on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School 2026 graduate Leroy Thomas surprised his fellow grads by throwing a stack of dollar bills to them before receiving his diploma on May 23.

McLoud High School 2026 graduate Kelly Wells presents a flower to someone special during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. There were 92 seniors graduating from McLoud this year.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Addison Adams was the fifth of nine valedictorians and one salutatorian to speak at the MHS Graduation Ceremony on May 23 at FireLake Arena. Adams spoke about the Lady Redskins wrestling team winning the state tournament for the second year and her personal challenges as a wrestler. "This wasn't just about earning the trophy," she said. "It was about proving what we're capable of when we believe in ourselves and one another." Fellow wrestler Launa Troutt spoke, too.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Dawsen Branum was the first of nine valedictorians to speak at graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Jordyn Dennis was the fourth of nine valedictorians to address her fellow grads during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. She gave a humorous speech, pointing out how they relied on technology during the Covid pandemic, only to have their phones banned in their senior year, and how they would "nod and hope" to understand concepts in class. "There are two and a half things that you must remember," she said. "The first thing is everyone must die. Bad, sorry, I know. The s

McLoud High School Valedictorian Dani Easley thanks her teachers in the audience during graduation on May 23.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Kaleb Fox prepares to deliver his speech at graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Lillian Lee was the eighth of nine valedictorians and one salutatorian to address her fellow grads at graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Taycee Lewis was the sixth of nine valedictorians and one salutatorian to speak during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Lydia Reece was the third of nine valedictorians to address her fellow grads during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School Valedictorian Launa Troutt was the second of nine valedictorians to speak at graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

Basketball player and 2026 grad LaDamian Williams gives a flower and gets a hug from Head Boys Basketball Coach Eric Litherland during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.

McLoud High School Salutatorian Jonathan Yang walks to the stage to give his address during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena.