What season would you be and why? “I'd be winter, because I love the snow and downhill skiing.”

In the fall, Max will be entering the Pre-Engineering program at Spokane Falls Community College, and in 7 years he imagines he’ll be restoring antique airplanes.

Max’s advice for younger students: “Never be afraid to ask for help.”

Congratulations, Max! We wish you all the best!

“If I were a season I would be winter because I’m always cold,” Marit writes.

Marit is attending Montana State University in the fall and will be pursuing a degree in nursing. In 7 years, “I imagine I’ll be across the world travel nursing and exploring a very new area!"

Marit's advice for younger students? “I would advise students to not put off an online class to the last minute.”

Congratulations, Marit! We can’t wait to see where you’ll go!

When asked what superpower he’d like to have, Bodie said, “I would love to have the power of not feeling pain because when you get old like me, everything starts to hurt a lot more.”

Bodie will be attending Whitworth University in the fall to study finance and play soccer. In 7 years, “I imagine I'll be working for some type of business gaining experience so I can work my way up to be a trusted financial planner and work on my own,” Bodie writes.

Advice for younger students: “Join all the organizations and teams now while you can, you'll wish you did when you're older and whatever experience you gain will benefit you.”

Congratulations, Boden! We’re proud of your accomplishments!

Olive says, “If I were a season, I would be autumn because I love the fall colors and how they remind me that when good things end it can still be beautiful.”

After graduation, Olive plans on taking a gap year and moving to Spokane to work and spend more time with her friends who live there. In 7 years, “I don't really know, but I hope to explore more of our planet, and I'm excited to see where God leads me,” Olive writes.

Advice to younger students: “Don't miss out on opportunities to put yourself out there and meet new people. Seek to learn more about others, and don't be afraid to be yourself as you connect and build community. Remember, you are so loved.”

Wishing you all the best, Olive! Congratulations!

After high school Lucy plans on attending the University of Hawaii Manoa and will be majoring in Marine Biology.

In 7 years, “I’ll probably be on a boat in the ocean somewhere swimming,” Lucy says.

Advice for younger students? “Senioritis is no joke, so lock in while you still have motivation.”

Congratulations, Lucy! We’re excited for you!

“The title of my autobiography would be ‘Can't be everything you want to be before your time’, Keller writes.

Keller plans on attending Montana State University, where he will be majoring in business with a minor in aviation. In 7 years, Keller plans to be flying for a major airline.

Keller’s advice for younger students: “Do everything before you think you have to.”

Excited for your journey, Keller! Congratulations!

“In 40 years the class of 2026 will remember the gas station runs during lunch. Thank you Pardners, you’re a total life saver,” Kaydence writes.

This fall Kaydence will be at the UW! In 7 years she imagines she’ll be “somewhere near the ocean with my loved ones, my cat, and a really yummy charcuterie board.”

Advice to younger students: “It’s ok to take it slow! Like seriously, enjoy it. Everyone says it goes by so fast, they’re not lying!”

Congratulations, Kaydence! We’re so proud of you!

“The superpower I would have is being able to time travel so I can go back in time to see if the apple really hit Sir Isaac Newton,” Jake writes.

This fall Jake will be attending Willamette University where he will be playing baseball. In 7 years, Jake imagines being graduated and making money somewhere cool.

One piece of advice for younger students: “Never Eat Soggy Waffles.”

Wishing you all the best, Jake! Congratulations!