Valedictorian Talia Machin ’26
“Being recognized as the valedictorian is heartwarming because it captures a dream I’ve had since childhood. What once felt like a goal only achievable in my imagination became something tangible through years of diligence, endurance and perseverance.”
“There were moments when the finish line felt far away, but I kept pushing because consistent effort compounds. If you have a dream, don’t minimize it; start exactly where you are and work with what you have.”
Salutatorian Siena Jacobs ’26
“Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: ‘To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.’ I take away from this that it’s important to constantly run your own race and strive to be the best version of yourself.”
“It’s easy to lose sight of your goals when you have deadlines and pressure. It is important to remember that you make the difference between your life and your dreams.”
Photos courtesy of Legacy Studios
