Inspiring Excellence
Lake Schools
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Latest issue:
Summer 2026
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026
We are proud to recognize our 641 graduates!
Among them, this year’s graduates distinguished themselves by earning more than $3 million in scholarships and awards. Their ambitions span a wide spectrum, from aspiring engineers, economists, and mathematicians to future educators, dental hygienists, and scientists. Additionally, several students have committed to serve our country in the Armed Forces.
“By chance, we went to school together. But by choice, we created this community. A community of kind, smart, capable individuals who share so many wonderful commonalities and so many beautiful differences. Walls of a building aren’t what keep that connection together; it’s us that does.”
Ana Joehnk, ASB President
"For the last thirteen years, there has always been a right answer. A rubric, a syllabus, a bell telling us when to move. But tonight, that right answer disappears. Graduation isn’t the moment we magically become successful. It’s the moment we stop waiting for someone else to tell us what’s next."
Shogo Yamashita,
Senior Class President
“If I hadn’t struggled the way I did in the past, I don’t think I would have learned to work as hard as I do now. I almost didn’t make it to the finish line…it’s been a struggle, but it’s been worth it.”
Luis Gonzalez-Garcia,
Staff-Selected Speaker
“Class of 2026, this milestone represents years of commitment, growth, and determination. We are proud of what you have accomplished, grateful for the impact you’ve had on our school, and excited for what lies ahead.”
Leslie Ivelia, Lake Stevens High School Principal
“As we leave here today, we will go down different paths, but we share the same memories and experiences we’ve made and that have brought us here today.”
Brianna Tilghman,
Student-Selected Speaker
“Tonight is a celebration, but it is also a beginning. Whether you’re headed to college, entering the workforce, serving in the military, or forging your own path, I encourage you to carry with you the values you’ve demonstrated here: kindness, inclusion, hard work, creativity, care, critical thinking, and heart.”
Dr. Mary Templeton, Superintendent
