Elmwood High School Class of 2026 honored graduates during the commencement ceremony Friday, May 15. 

Class motto: "Not perfect, just unforgettable"

Class flower: White rose

Class color: Black

Top 5 Honor Students: Hannah Fesenmaier (valedictorian), Blake Bechel (salutatorian), Kasey TRainor, Taylor Asher, Braeden Bechel

Isaiah Annette

Parent: Tawni Annette

Most influential person: Mrs. Winger

What will you miss? Science class with Mrs. Winger

Future plans: University of Minnesota Morris for Environmental Science

Taylor Asher

Parents: Sara & Jeff Asher

Most influential person: My mom

What will you miss? My junior staff and the supportive staff

Future plans: Attend UW-La Crosse for Business & Marketing

Blake Bechel (Salutatorian)

Parents: Sara & Melvin Bechel

Most influential people: My parents

What will you miss? Knowing everyone who walks by

Future plans: Attend CVTC for Agronomy Management

Braeden Bechel

Parents: Jaclyn & Eric Bechel

Most influential person: My mom

What will you miss? Funny conversations in class

Future plans: Attend UW-Madison to study Dairy Management and Animal Management

Saige Buchholz

Parents: Amanda & Nick Buchholz

Most influential person: My mom

What will you miss? The jokes my classmates make

Future plans: CVTC for Radiography

Lane Duden

Parents: Ashley & Marty Hague

Most influential person: Grandpa Jack

What will you miss? My friends

Future plans: Become an auctioneer

Izzabella Edwards

Parents: Melissa & Donald LaCroix

Most influential person: My mom

What will you miss? The close-knit family feel and all the laughs with classmates

Future plans: UW-Whitewater for Early Childhood Education

Boston Engeldinger

Parents: Dan Kasel & HaLee Engeldinger

Most influential person: Mr. Schneider

What will you miss? The Technical Education Department

Future plans: Enter the workforce

Hannah Fesenmaier (Valedictorian)

Parents: Brenda & David Fesenmaier

Most influential people: My parents

What will you miss? The connections and friendships I have made over the years

Future plans: Attend UW-River Falls for Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Skylar Fischer

Family: Richard Fischer, grandson of Lynette & Steve Lundborg

Most influential person: Mr. Soules

What will you miss? Mr. Brathall

Future plans: Join the Air Force

Mason Hocking

Parents: Kelly & Chad Nelson, Joe Hocking

Most influential person: Mr. Shoup

What will you miss? The people and sports

Future plans: Attend CVTC or Eagle River for Welding

Austin Krentz

Parents: Miranda & Nathaniel Krentz

Most influential person: My dad

What will you miss? My brother

Future plans: Attend UW-Platteville for Environmental Science & Conservation

Christopher Lorenzana

Grandparent: Terry Lewis

Most influential person: Terry Lewis

What will you miss? My class’s creative and unhinged sense of humor, the friendships, the moments I allowed myself to be a kid and the strangers that became part of my family

Future plans: Work, go to college, visit family, graduate, become a teacher and have a family

William Mattson

Parents: Joyce & Eric Mattson

Most influential people: My parents and sisters

What will you miss? Seeing my friends regularly

Future plans: Attend UW-Stout for Game Development

Keydin Muniz Hernandez

Parents: Irene Hernandez & Leo Muniz

Most influential people: My parents

What will you miss? Taking naps in Mr. Shoup’s class

Future plans: Join the union for diesel mechanic

Jackson Neubauer

Parents: Christy Williams, Thomas & Angel Neubauer

Most influential people: My dad and grandpa

What will you miss? The atmosphere

Future plans: Attend WyoTech in Laramie, Wy. for diesel core and chassis fabrication

Jayden Obermueller

Parents: Renee & Charley Obermueller

Most influential person: My dad

What will you miss? The Tech Ed Department

Future plans: Complete CDL program, work for Timm Oil and continue volunteering for the Elmwood Fire Department

Alayna Pazurek

Parents: Shanna & Jacob Pazurek

Most influential person: My mom

What will you miss? My friends and relationships with my teachers

Future plans: Attend CVTC for Sonography

Kenneth Peters

Parent: Lisa Peters

Most influential person: Mr. Birtzer

What will you miss? The community and aggressively competitive lunch basketball

Future plans: Attend CVTC for Welding

Kale Rud

Parents: Stephanie & Brian Rud

Most influential person: My dad

What will you miss? Lunch basketball

Future plans: Join the Marines

Jack Steinmeyer

Parents: Jennifer & Troy Steinmeyer

Most influential person: My dad

What will you miss? Mr. Brathall

Future plans: Attend UW-River Falls for Agriculture and play football

Kasey Trainor

Parents: Rebecca & Chad Trainor

Most influential person: My sister

What will you miss? The funny moments and conversations with my classmates

Future plans: Become a nurse practitioner

Joseph Weber

Parents: Heidi & Scott Weber

Most influential person: My brother

What will you miss? Most teachers and friends

Future plans: Join the Air Force

Scotty Weber

Parents: Heidi & Scott Weber

Most influential person: My brother

What will you miss? The lunch ladies

Future plans: Enter the workforce

Nevaeh Zahara

Parents: Dustin & Jennifer Zahara

Most influential person: Britta Link

What will you miss? The student-staff bonds

Future plans: Attend Grand Canyon University for Behavioral Health Science

Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School Graduates: Ignatus Samuel Awsumb, Audrey Dianne Eubank, Donovan Ty Fretty, Danika REese Littlefield, Olivia Grace Moats

Class of 2030 Eight Grade Promotion: Alaina Sue Bechel, Brody Allen Bechel, Vanessa Rose Bowen, Dawson McCoy Coss, Kain Alexadner Creech, Tucker Urban Flesberg, Molly Lynn Garfield, Kennedy Marie Gibon, Gavin Rodney Gilles, Gage Herbert Graham, Gavin Irving Graham, Grace Sue Hartung, Quentyn Michael Haskins, Tru Ann Marie Hofacker, Olivia Adelle Kngendorf, Carter Wayne Larson, Briar Michael Marson, Bella Rose Miller, Reylei Darell Nunez, Ella Marie Obermueller, Kendra Lynn Wolf