ECHS Celebrates 146 Seniors in Class of 2026

The Edmonson County High School class of 2026 toss their caps into the air at their graduation ceremony.

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Another graduating class at Edmonson County High School was celebrated today at the annual commencement ceremony in the ECHS gymnasium.

As usual, the gym was standing room only as family and friends gathered to see their graduate receive their diploma from the Edmonson County administration.

Senior Cariann Williams introduces the ECHS band for the National Anthem.

After the panel and all seniors were seated, the crowd was welcomed by ECHS Principal Jonathan Williams. 

Class officers were also speakers at today's ceremony, with each one introducing a portion of the program. Senior Cariann Williams introduced the playing of the National Anthem by the ECHS Band.

Senior Ella Madison introduced the platform of guests that included ECHS and Board Administration and Board Members.

Senior Ella Madison introduced the panel.

ECHS guidance counselors Kevan Alford and Shannon Lowe recognized a host of special achievements by this year's seniors, and Assistant Principal Nikki Culbreth recognized honor students, 4.0 GPA graduates, and twenty-eight different groups' cords, ribbons, medallions, and pins.

Mr. Dakota Noble was also recognized for his decision to join the U.S. Army, which was announced by Mr. Jarad Bagshaw, ECHS Dean of Students.

ECHS Guidance Counselor Mr. Kevan Alford.

ECHS Guidance Counselor Mrs. Shannon Lowe.

Asst. Principal Mrs. Nikki Culbreth.

ECHS Dean of Students Mr. Jarad Bagshaw.

​Senior Jenna Lashley then introduced seniors Kennedy Webb and Seth Miller, who performed the song "I'll Always Remember You."

Senior Jenna Lashley introduced the performers.

Kennedy Webb and Seth Miller perform "I'll Always Remember You."

Senior Megan Beavers introduces the class president.

Class President Preston Doyle delivers the class address.

Jaxon Minton with the closing prayer.

Names of each ECHS 2026 graduate.

Senior Class President Preston Doyle was introduced by senior Megan Beavers and delivered the presidential address.

After the diplomas were delivered by Superintendent of Edmonson County Schools Brian Alexander, senior Jaxon Minton delivered a prayer for the closing. 

Mr. Williams then dismissed the class and the students tossed their caps in celebration as their high school student journey reached the end.