Edmonds School District Stadium was filled with parents, family members and well-wishers as school board dignitaries and school administrators await the arrival of the 2026 graduating class of Meadowdale High School on June 13, 2026. (Photos by Michael Bury)Weather for the event was near perfect, if a bit warm in the late evening sunshine. Those that came without sunglasses were rethinking that decision, and event programs were doing double duty as sunshades and hand fans.Excitement, pride and contemplation flowed through the students and audience as a life chapter was celebrated and the future beckoned.
During an early evening graduation ceremony Saturday, Meadowdale High School celebrated its 359 graduating seniors with speeches, music and the traditional turning of the tassels and tossing of the caps.
Student leaders Dulce Alverez and Keegan Wright offered the event welcome and Land Acknowledgement.Meadowdale High School Principal Kim Whitworth.
The Class of 2026 entered to the sounds of the Meadowdale High band and orchestra, led by Band Director Christine Eisenmenger and Orchestra Director Nathan Rengstorf. Following a welcome by MHS Principal Kim Whitworth and seniors Dulce Alvarez and Keegan Wright, the Meadowdale High bands played the Star-Spangled Banner. Later, the Meadowdale High choir, directed by Jeff Horenstein, provided a musical interlude.
A musical performance.
Valedictorian speaker was Zachary Lee and the student-elected speaker was Duc Anh Le. History teacher Troy Parker was the staff speaker.
Zachary Lee was chosen as 2026 valedictorian speaker.Duc Anh Le was the student-elected speaker.Staff speaker was history teacher Troy Parker.Listening to speakers.
Family members and friends cheered as the graduates received their diplomas and later, as they left the stadium — and four years of high school — behind.
Diploma in hand.Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner presented diplomas.Edmonds School District Board of Directors member Thom Garrard also presented diplomas.Students toss their caps.Cheering from family and friends.
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