Farewell class of 2026

The 114th class of GJHS receives their diplomas

Mason Strippel, Reporter • May 18, 2026

The senior’s gift to the school. This gift continues the tradition of stained glass that the school has established before.

Graduation walking: 346

Graduating class population: 395

Class song: Vienna by Billy Joel

Class flower: Tiger Lily

Senior quote: “Live The Life You Love, Love the Life You Live.”

Musical performance: Lexi Faye performing original song “What a Time.”

Senior Class President: Rania Quesenberry and Cameron Kirkegaard

Honored Scholar Speaker: Jack Welling

Honored Educator Speaker: Matt Garhart

Principal: Jory Sorensen

Superintendent: Brian Hill

Date: Thursday, May 14

Location: Stocker Stadium

Facts: The 2026 class gift is a glass memorial.

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