We are a comprehensive 6th through 12th-grade award-winning junior and senior high school located on the leeward side of the North Cascades in North Central Washington. At Liberty Bell, we celebrate that each student’s plan is unique, ever-evolving, and something they get to own.
"My autobiography title would be ‘What's next?’ because it's the one phrase I would say when something out of pocket would happen next,” Kiki writes.
After graduation Kiki plans on completing her AA degree in business at WVC. “I then want to transfer to Central Washington University and get my Bachelors degree in business,” and in 7 years, “I imagine I might be traveling or on a beach somewhere,” she says.
Advice for younger students: “Just be yourself and don't worry about what others think. If you're playing sports, play every season like it's your last because it all ends at some point.”
Wishing you the best in your future plans, Kiki! Congratulations!
Madox writes, “If I was a season I would be winter to always follow the snow.”
Congratulations, Madox! We wish you all the best!
What will the class of 2026 remember in 40 years: “The Pardners chicken sandwich.”
What season would I be: “If I was a season I think I'd be fall, it has the nicest color palette.”
This fall Wyatt will be attending the University of California, Davis. In 7 years? “Hopefully done with school, sitting in a lawn chair somewhere on the coast.”
Advice for younger students: “Don't get into procrastination. High school is about to end and I still have assignments to get done last second.”
We wish you all the best, Wyatt! Congratulations!
Yari will be attending Bellingham Technical College to become an automotive technician.
Yari imagines that in 7 years, “I will having a prime 1990 M3 E30 or somewhere traveling the world.”
Advice to younger students: “Time flies, don't waste it and do what what makes you happy.”
Congratulations, Yari! We’re excited for you!
Lilly says, “If I were a season, I would be summer because it's filled with tanning and fun drink runs with Marit!”
Lilly plans to study nursing at Washington State University. “Most likely in 7 years I'll still be in school, but I can only hope that I am working as a travel nurse abroad somewhere like Vienna.”
Lilly says, “If I could offer a piece of advice to younger students it would be to make sure you have your graduation requirements before second semester so you don't have to take the ASVAB test!”
We’re proud of you, Lilly! Congratulations!
What season would you be and why? “I think I would be the beginning of spring where all the snow is almost finished melting away, where the rivers are high, and the snow is turning into rain,” Alex writes.
Alex plans to attend the University of Washington – he has been assigned a general major of presciences in arts and sciences which he plans to turn into a major in chemistry and a minor in neuroscience.
In 7 years, Alex says, “I imagine myself hidden in my bunker plotting my revenge on the Chatgpt bots with a group of close friends. We will be planning an attack to take down the AI overlords that now rule the world and have focused on eradicating the human race.”
Advice for younger students? “Go have fun! You only have one life to spend it wasting away in your room. I know high school feels like a long time but it goes by in a flash. Go jump in the lake, join a sport, talk to someone new, make new friends. Humans are social creatures and you should try and build as many connections with others as possible.”
Congratulations, Alex! We wish you the best!
After graduation, Nella will be spending the summer in Ireland working as an intern for two former Irish Olympic equestrians. In the fall, she’ll be attending Savannah College of Art and Design to pursue a degree in Equine Studies with a minor in Fashion Design, while also trying out for their equestrian team.
In seven years, Nella says, “I envision myself having completed my four-year degree and spending time abroad traveling, gaining life experience, and learning from different cultures. I hope to continue creating new memories with loved ones and new friends while pursuing my passion for 3-day eventing and progressing up the levels of competition.”
“If I could offer younger students advice,” Nella writes, “I would say don’t be afraid to be yourself, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. It can take time to feel confident expressing your individuality, especially when it feels easier to follow what everyone else is doing. However, over time, being authentic to who you are becomes more natural, and confidence grows from that. Also, never be afraid to ask for help — it is something that will only support your growth in the long run.”
We’re so proud of your accomplishments, Nella! Congratulations!
Emmet writes, “In 40 years, we will remember our tight knit class, and Leuth's bagels in chem.”
Emmet plans on attending Western Colorado University this coming fall and skiing on the freeride team. In 7 years he imagines being “wherever my 25 year old self wants to go.”
Advice for younger students? “Take it easy and don't stress it. The work will get done.”
Congratulations, Emmet! We wish you all the best!
