2026 Florida Keys Graduation Guide

s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C To all Coral Shores, Marathon, Key West, Basilica, CFK Academy & Somerset Island Prep graduates!

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KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congratulations! Class of

Noelle Enid Engelmeyer

Jackson Henry Garcia

Jessica Angel Hartsing

Jaden Scott Heilbron

Caden Troy Powell

Angelina Olga Soler

ONCE A SEADRAGON, ALWAYS A SEADRAGON!

Entering the workforce

Tabitha Marcella Hille

Mira Ella Jones

Violet Cesarina Matthews

Clarelis Ramirez Figueroa

Karina Sophia Sanchez

Eli Michael Smith

Layne Elizabeth Smith

Ivy Jane Tiedemann

Maximus Waldo

Charles Julian Willis

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CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congratulations CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL LAURA LIETAERT

CLASS OF 2026 Class of 2026,

Four years ago, you walked through our doors as freshmen; uncertain, curious and full of potential. Today, you stand on the threshold of something remarkable. You are ready!

The years that brought you here were not always easy. You navigated challenges that tested your resilience, persevered through moments of doubt and showed up for each other in ways that made this school proud. You did not simply survive, you grew.

As you accept your diplomas and step into the next chapter, I want you to carry a few things with you: the courage to pursue what sets your heart on fire, the humility to keep learning long after the last bell has rung and the kindness to lift others as you rise.

The world is waiting for what only you can offer. Go meet it boldly.

Don’t forget to share your success with us.

On behalf of the faculty and staff, congratulations, Class of 2026. It has been our greatest honor to walk alongside you.

Go Canes!

Ms. Lietaert, Principal, Coral Shores High School Where it’s always hurricane season.

CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 @ 7 P.M. CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Doors open at 6 p.m. to family with tickets and those needing extra assistance General admission opens at 6:30 p.m.

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CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Leonidas Acosta

Jaylynn Adorno-Schatzberg

Andres Alvarado Garcia

Eduardo Alvarez Leyva

Lorena Amaro Careaga

Jayden Angel

Presley Bagwell

Osvany Barajas

Emileano Barrios

Samantha Bates

Sean Bauer

Briana Benitez Rodriguez

Tyler Bettner

Lovie Black

Susana Bodano Martins Da Silva

Jacob Bohnstedt

Maykol Bonito Rodriguez

Jayden Bourne

Ricardo Broch Betancourt

Alyssa Brown

Brock Bynum

Nicholas Calderon

John Carrero

Jaime Cary

Dacia Castillo Flores

Haylee Castrorao

Mya Champigny

Olivia Chavez

Mason Clark

Jack Collins

Colton Connolly

Zeffie Crockett

Fischer Daly

William Davila

Reece Dean

Rachel DeLaOsa

CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Phoebe Drudi

Claudia Dubon Espinoza

Kimberly Dubon Lemus

Larkin Dunn

Nathaniel Eitneier

Noelle Engelmeyer

Alexander Ewald

Elijah Farrington

Mia Feola

Andres Fernandez

Brandon Forcine

William Foreman

Sidney Friedman

Allegra Fucaraccio

Vanessa Gabriel

Adrik Gadea Mayer

Jackson Garcia

Yoan Garcia

Antonio Garcia-Macrae

Bianca Gomez

Jason Gomez

Kaelyn Gomez

Angelyn Gonzalez

Christian Gonzalez

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CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Grace Goodwin

Noah Gue

Carlos Josue Guillen Sanchez

Michael Guinta

Karla Gutierrez

Uriel Gutierrez

Glade Harrelson

Jessica Hartsing

Jaden Heilbron

Saydie Hendrix

Anthony Hernandez

Carla Hernandez Moreira

Madison Heskett

Jack Hill

Tabitha Hille

Brody Hodgson

Niveah Howard

Kyra Hutchings

Jace Jackson

Sophia Jackson

Annalay Jehle

Xavier-Eric Johnson

Mira Jones

Charlie Juvier

Elaina Kerns

Casey Konrad

Jericho Lalanne

Jackson Laurie

Dylan Lindmar

Jose Lopez

Leddvin Lopez Suazo

Brittany Lopez-Flores

Lorena Lorenzo Garcia

Aaron Lykins

Shelby Lynn

Grace Mahaffey

CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Dante Malloggi

Jenna Mandozzi

Grace Maples

Pablo Marin

Alejandro Marquez-Lorenzo

Michael Martinez

Zane Martinez

Sebastian Mata

Violet Matthews

Sebastian McCoy

Finn McDonough

Adelynn McNew

Ashleyn Medina Chavarria

Samantha Mesa

Gavin Milne

Joshua Miranda

Amya Mitchell

Erik Moerner

Abel Morales

Riley O’Berry

Gustavo Oliva Lopez

Paola Olivera

Edwin Ornelas

CLASS OF 2026

Danny Malagon Padron

Congratulations, Xander Ewald!

Wishing you a future full of success, adventure and new opportunities.

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CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Eileen Oseguera

Mason Osipov

Andre Pagan

Grace Patterson

Sterling Paul

Jose Picado Ferrufino

Alexis Polanco Cordero

Brady Powell

Caden Powell

Olivia Pratt

Drake Prosek

Clarelis Ramirez Figueroa

Luis Ramirez Garrido

Kai Redruello

Tristan Rios

Michael Roach

William Roberts

Alaric Rodriguez

Alexander Rodriguez Carrera

Kayla Rogers

Enrique Romo

Emily Rosu

Taylor Rothrock

Sullivan Ruiz

Karina Sanchez

Jillian Schafstall

Camila Sengiali

Nathaniel Shugarman

Katherine Simmons

Eli Smith

Layne Smith

Michael Snyder

Lily Soca

Angelina Soler

Joseph Songer

Chloie Stanley

CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congrats Class of 2026 You’re PLUGGED into a BRIGHT FUTURE

www.FKEC.com (305) 852-2431

Consider a career with Florida Keys Electric Cooperative!

Go Dolphins

If you’re passionate about making a difference, being part of a team, and shaping the future of energy, FKEC is the employer for you.

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Go CANES

Sophie Stevenson

Shay Stober

Grady Temkin

Donovan Thiery

Ivy Tiedemann

Veronica Vargas

Karalynn Vaughn

Sara Vega

Willy Vides

Austin Vogt

Kristers Vutnans

Maximus Waldo

Ramoni Williams

Charles Willis

Isabella Wong

Anaia Woods

Kadence Ziemer

Jovana Zijic

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MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congratulations MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2026 PRINCIPAL CHRISTINE PAUL

Dear Marathon High School Class of 2026,

I have had the truly unique privilege of watching so many of you grow from your earliest days at Stanley Switlik Elementary, through middle school, and now to this incredible moment as graduates of Marathon High School. To have been part of your journey across so many years is something I will always cherish, and I am filled with genuine love and pride for each of you.

The Class of 2026 stands out not only for what you have accomplished, but for who you are.

From thrilling athletic victories, including a four-time state gold medalist, to nearly all students completing accelerated coursework with eight who have earned Associate of Arts degrees from the College of the Florida Keys, you have demonstrated excellence, focus, and determination.

Beyond academics, you have fully embraced your school community through athletics, fine arts, leadership and service. You showed up, you contributed and you created a culture defined by pride, inclusion and heart.

What I admire most is your resilience. You faced challenges, pushed through obstacles and continued to grow stronger with each step. You supported one another, held yourselves to high expectations and never lost sight of your goals. That strength of character will carry you far beyond these walls.

As you move forward, continue to lead, stay engaged and be the ones who step up and make a difference. Carry your experiences, your values and your Dolphin pride with you wherever you go.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your story. Please remember that no matter where life takes you, you will forever be part of the Dolphin family, and we will always be proud of you. Congratulations, Class of 2026. I am so proud of you and can’t wait to see all you will accomplish.

Go Fins!

Sincerely, Christine Paul Marathon High School

MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY

THURSDAY, MAY 28 @ 7 P.M. MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Tickets required.

MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Aurora Auch

Aldo Badalamenti

Jesus Barrera Avalos

Genecis Barrere-Garcia

Kenneth Barry

Samantha Batzer

Leonardo Vincente Blanco

Jayden Bonachea

Christopher Borges Batista

Vlannier Borrego Salado

Braydon Brabenec

Carla Brazoban Guillen

Andrew Bruno

Mackenzie Budi

Sophia Byargeon

Adriana Calvo

Christopher Cameron

Hohany Cardona

Angel Cardona Quintana

Kenneth Maxwell Childress

Gabriele Cirina

Addison Collins

Alexander Cosme

Teddi Crisp

Congratulations

Marathon Dolphins

Class of 2026!

305.743.5165 marathongarbageservice.com

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MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Yudian Leyva Cruz

Yetzaily Cruz-Medina

Tinashay Cunningham

Harlie Daniels

Matthew Delgado

Jayson Dillingham

Dairon Esposito

Ella Evans

Eric Fernandez

Emerson Fleming

Aurora Galica Cabral

Cesar Garcia

Eduardo Garcia

Savannah Garcia

Derek Gasparico

Aiden Gilday

Maria Gonzalez

Roland Gonzalez

Susana Gonzalez Castillo

Bryan Gonzalez Parrado

Stone Griffin

Katerin Guerra

Amaurys Guerra Fernandez

Hannah Haines

MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Maliya Harris

Vianka Hernandez Reyes

Aiden Hunter

Sophia Hutchins

Justice Lee Isom

Brandon Johnson

Austin Judd

Neveah Kauffman

Xavier Kouame

Nathan Lawson

Justin Lopez

Carlos David Lopez Estevez

Shavely Lopez Perez

Connor Malone

Devin Manfredi

Ayme Maradiaga

Anthony Martinez

Matthias Martinez-Velez

Ngobile Masango

Eva Mateo

Shynell McGuire

Trinity Mcleod

Brenda Medina

Claudia Medina

Class of 2026!

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MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Christopher Mena Garcia

Ava Merryman

Daniel Messori

Adonis Momaly

Malanna Myrmel

Aivy Nguyen

Gia Nguyen

Yariel Nunez Garcia

Franco Padilla

Leo Palmisciano

Landrie Pannone

Catherine Paredes

Christopher Paul

Massimo Quargnali

Brody Reininger

Aiden Richard

James Rider II

Tiago Rivero

Briggs Roberts

Christopher Rodriguez

Natalie Rodriguez

Eduardo Rojas

Frailer Roque Hernandez

Jayden Rosete

WE ARE PROUD TO CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2026!

“We carry our homes within us, which enables us to fly.” — John Cage

NEVER BOUGHT. NEVER SOLD. ALWAYS LOCAL. CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF LOCAL MEDIA KEY WEST | MARATHON | TAVERNIER

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KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Kenny Ruiz Acevedo

Mia Sanchez

John Savilla

Caleb Shelar

Sierra Shifflett

Yaemin Sierra

Tariq Simpson

Joseph Solsburg

Jeremiah Stastny

Sara Strama

Anthony Suarez

Karlie Thomas

Kenier Torna

Megan Ullrich

Danna Valenzuela Ordonez

Elizabeth Vander Lee

Cameron Vanhoose

Daysi Williams

Katriya Wright

Shamar Wright

Daniel Wu

Shilo Yeider

Caidyn Young

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congratulations KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2026 PRINCIPAL REBECCA PALOMINO

To the Key West High School Senior Class of 2026, It has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my career to serve as your principal. I am filled with immense Conch Pride as I reflect on all that you have accomplished during your time at Key West High School. The Class of 2026 is truly extraordinary, and each of you has left a lasting impact on our school that will not be forgotten.

Your academic achievements, athletic successes, artistic talents, and commitment to service have made our campus and community stronger. Whether in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, or through your involvement in clubs and organizations, you have demonstrated resilience, determination, and heart. I have no doubt that incredible opportunities and successes await you, as long as you continue to believe in yourselves, work hard, and remain committed to your goals.

Graduation is not only a celebration of your accomplishments, but also a time to recognize those who have supported you along the way. To your parents, families, teachers, staff, coaches, and mentors – thank you for the guidance, encouragement, and infinite support you have provided.

Your influence has helped shape these students into the remarkable individuals they are today.

Seniors, take time to appreciate the connections you have built with one another. The friendships formed here are powerful and enduring. Having experienced this myself as a proud graduate of Key West High School, I can attest that the bonds you share will continue long after you leave this campus. Through challenges and triumphs alike, you have stood by one another—carry that spirit forward into the future.

As you step into this next chapter – whether continuing your education, entering the workforce, serving others, or exploring new paths – remember to hold close the values of Conch PRIDE: perseverance, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence. These values will guide you as you navigate life beyond high school and help you make a meaningful difference in the world.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. You have made us all incredibly proud.

Always your principal, Rebecca Palomino

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 @ 8 P.M. TOMMY ROBERTS MEMORIAL STADIUM No tickets required.

All families are welcome.

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Mauricio Abdalah-Mejia

Daniel Acevedo

Piper Acevedo

Cristopher Acosta

Joshua Acosta

Jennery Acuna Cortez

Taylor Agostini

Gustavo Alfonso

Cindy Alvarez

Angel Alvarez-De Leon

Lillian Andrew

Alvin Marc Annylusse

Daniel Argueta Ulloa

Ava Artigue

Leyla Atilla

Ashley Aviles

Brayan Ayala

Edward Baker

Darrien Baker Jr

Alexis Banegas Lopez

Nadjie Baptiste

Christopher Barter

Colleen Barter

Matteui Thimotee Bastillada

Leandro Batista

Caber Bausmith

Yarlee Bazer Zambrano

Mandjy Belizaire

Robert Beras-Natera

Nathaniel Bergh

Eliazar Bermea

Ja’Mel Bernard

Jackson Bernhard

Lilly Bertucci

Krystal Betancourt

Chloe Blackwell

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Thomas Blake

Shnyka Blanc

Amya Blaydes-Lewis

Kayla Boman

Albie Bowden

Jean Breval

Yalaelle Brevil

Newton Briones Luzardo

Marcus Brown

Victoria Bruno

Shania Butler

Jaxen Cabrera

Zack Cabrera Acosta

Mideline Cajuste

Marie Calixte

Sebastian Camargo

Samy Camille

Yoselin Campos

Cassandra Camungay

Jacob Candelaria

Kenner Carcamo Morales

Ceidy Cardona Barrios

Kimberli Cardona-Barrios

Keily Cardona-Quiche

Lathea Carey

Zentavious Carey

Adrian Caridad

Jaylin Carrazana

Melany Carrillo

Mylins Casseus

Paul Cassidy

Rose Centonze

Kenneth Chapman

Dieunica Charles

Abel Chery

Colin Christie

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Marykary Cidele

Lourdye Cine

Josephine Clapp

Samaria Collins

Jaslene Contreras

Rasul Cooper

Carlos Cordova

Yannesie Corrales

Joseph Cosme

Champ Cunningham

Adriana Dall

Jeef Dejean

Prometheus DeLacerda

Diana Deleon

Marc Fritz-Gerald Derilus

Gabriela Dominguez

Nakathy Dort

Akbota Doszhankyzy

Eva Drozdetskaia

Sabastain Dubyk

Mudjy Naika Dufort

Roselanda Duvin

Woodnaelle Emile

Angela Ewing-Fisher

CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2026!

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Taylor Fager

Wesley Farrer

Gianna Felini

Alexandra Fels-Eilers

Jacob Ferguson

Cheila Fernandez

Gionni Fernandez

Liam Fettis

Wonjeff Fils-Aime

Owen Fisher

Loubins Fleuridor

Skyler Fosshage

Christa Francois

Connor Freeman

Gabrielle Garcia

Elvis Garcia Henriquez

Anthony Garcia Herrera

Ethan Gasag

Sarah Gaston

Taylor Gibson

Anthony Gil

Najae Gillette

Kyan Gladwell

Summer Godsell

Steele Gomez

Allison Gomez Ronzon

Sascha Gomez-Ronzon

Angel Gonzalez Cardenas

Deivy Gonzalez Casas

Anthony Grady

Jaylin Greene

Yaneicee Grimon

Adrian Guillen

Jeanette Gutierrez

Maya Gutierrez Mitjans

Michael Guzman

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Alejandro Guzman Navarro

Yeswah Hagans

Madilyn Haley

Adriana Heinrichs

Kevin Henderson

Tayler Hernandez

Nalia Hernandez-Nunez

Justin Herrera

Matthew Hetu

Ty Hill

Anthony Hitchcock

Amiah Hoeffer-Marston

Chase Hoffmann

Ryan Holsworth

Thomas Horvath

Rylee Howarth

Dixis Huete-Hernandez

Corey Huffman

Tessa Hughes

Sanatillo Ibodilloev

Jasminabonu Ibodilloeva

Abubakr Irkinov

Rachelle Israel

Stash Jackowski IV

to the class of 2026 And a huge thank you to all of our student volunteers, we truly appreciate all your help at the garden.

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Emerson Jackson

Djamendy Jeanty

Stracy Jecrois

Anthony Johnson

Trevor Johnson

Isabella Johnston

Smorly Joseph

Kendall Juliana

Nikita Kartavenko

Tamika Kelly

Charlotte Kenna

Reese Kight

Madison Kilduff

Alexandra Konecna

Christian Koppal

Yevhen Kravets

Myroslav Kuts

Seava Lamontagne

Camila Lara Macias

Justin Lee

Carly Lefelar

Zachary Levering

Camila Linares

Bennett Logan

Condoleezza Lohier

Mateo Lopez

Jhon Loristene Lerice

Maxwell Louchheim

Duvens Louis

Carlie Macfarland

Alexis Maldonado

Emanuel Maldonado

Maicey Malgrat

Marco Maliberan

Stanislav Malynovskyi

Vitalii Malynovskyi

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Maysha Mannan

Thomas Marmol

Emmanuel Marquez

Olive Marsden

Lia Marti

David Martinez

Rafael Martinez

Isaac Martinez Marrufo

Antoine Massih

Lilian Mayer

Audrina McClellan

Molly McKnight

Alex Means

Christopher Medina Torales

Noah Mercer

Dylan Meyer

Rylan Milelli

Canyon Miller

Isaac Miracle

Kendall Monroe

Olivia Monroe

Caylee Moore

Janiliah Moore

Valery Mora

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026 & ESPECIALLY TO AUDRINA McCLELLAN! “Success is loving life and daring to live it.” — Maya Angelou WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU & CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT ALL YOU ACCOMPLISH IN THE FUTURE! 2758 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (in the Overseas Market) • Key West, FL 33040 • Phone 305.294.9914 • Fax 305.295.9691 • doc@docguzman.com • www.docguzman.com

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Uziel Morales Estrada

Litzy Moreno Soto

Walson Morin

Nicholas Muir

Mikah Mulanax

Ainsley Munnerlyn

Timur Myatiev

Whitney Nervilus

Ludendorff Noel

Marie Noel

Aleeya Norat-Nieves

Emma Norman

Garrett O’Connell

Finn O’Hearn

Kian Obine

Althea Olsen

Janis Olsen

James Osborne

Balint Pach

Jose Parada-Mendez

Patrick Patrias

Tyler Pearson

Martin Peralta Nunez

Saulo Perez

John Picco

Robens Pierre

Youdline Plasir

Morghan Poruba

Rodolfo Posada Alfonso

Angela Quiche-Ochoa

Dailet Ramirez Castillo

Ryan Rea

Alonso Rea-Juarez

Tyrone Redding

Mia Reilly

Frantzcesca Resiliac

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Jessica Reyes Tito

Jack Reynolds

Anayaliz Reynosa-Cabrera

Devontra Rice

Demetri Rivas

Ava Rivera

Nicole Rives

Alexander Rodriguez

Janelle Rodriguez

Joel Rodriguez

Sayah Rodriguez

Tristan Rodriguez

Alejandro Rojas

Allison Rojas Gutierrez

Valerie Roman DiMiele

Daniel Roy

Juan Ruiz

Ciera Russell

Yvena Sainrilus

Celena Saint Louis

Wood Saint Rilus

Shislandia Saint-Vil

Jack Salce

Micah Sanchez

2026!

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Shylo Sanchez

Tiara Sanford

Leilani Santos

Erin Saulnier

Jake Saunders

Jose Sente Reyes

Brianna Service

Adelaide Sir

Adrianna Small-Hernandez

Audrey Smith

Kieran Smith

Tyson Soca

Luis Somarriba Pacheco

Devan Soni

Tamia Stevens

Chad Stolka

Juliana Strunk

Nikola Sulak

Bayron Suri

Angelina Tapia

Jaxon Thurston

Ayvah Tola

Reisel Toledo Torres

Jorge Torres

Franklin Torres Calero

Angeling Trujillo Galeano

Arielka Trujillo Rivera

Savannah Tucker

Colbie Turner

Nurmukhammad Ulmasov

Catherine Van Staden

Zoey Vandall

Gabriel Varela

Manuela Vargas

Paola Valeria Vasquez Saballos

Zhasmina Velimetova

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Savannah Ventimiglia

Dominic Villone

Luis Viveros

Ava Walker

Daniel Walker

Sophia Walton

John Warmbold

Jesse Watland

Zaria Watson

Jackson Way

Tristan Weech

Eisley Whitehead

Janalee Wickers

Madelynn Wiggins

Savannah Williams

Christopher Winemiller

Pyper Winemiller

Lauren Winn

Spencer Wish

Tess Wright

Preston Wynn

Harvelyn Zeledon Bonilla

Belinda Zeledon Paniagua

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COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS ACADEMY

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congratulations

COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS ACADEMY

CLASS OF 2026 PRINCIPAL DR. JA-RONIKA VELDHEER

CFK Academy Class of 2026: A Remarkable Duo, It is with great pride and heartfelt admiration that I congratulate you both on reaching this remarkable milestone. This year’s graduating class is uniquely special, not because of its size, but because of the incredible individuals within it. As a class of two, you have demonstrated that impact is not measured by numbers, but by character, perseverance and the legacy you leave behind.

Emily and Jarrett, each of you has contributed something truly meaningful to our school community. You have supported one another, grown through challenges and carried yourselves with resilience and determination. In a setting where you were often called to lead, adapt and stand confidently in your individuality, you rose to the occasion with grace and strength.

As you move forward into your next chapter, I encourage you to continue embracing who you are. Take the lessons you’ve learned here, about perseverance, integrity and connection, and allow them to guide your journey. Your paths may differ, but each will be filled with opportunity and purpose if you remain true to yourselves.

Please know that you will always have a place here, and we will be cheering you on every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of both of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.

Congratulations, Emily and Jarrett. Your future is bright, and it belongs to you.

Dr. Ja-Ronika Veldheer Principal, CFK Academy

CFK ACADEMY GRADUATION

Jarrett Miller

Emily Nolasco-Ferrufino

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 @ 1 P.M. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATER All families are welcome.

SOMERSET ISLAND PREP HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

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Congratulations SOMERSET ISLAND PREP

CLASS OF 2026

Graduating Seniors, When you said yes to attending Somerset Island Prep, you said yes to a growth mindset, to getting out of your comfort zone, to high academic achievement, to adventures, to field trips, and to traveling the world.

Your dedication, resilience, and growth throughout your academic journey have been truly commendable.

Jake Baker

Chanel Castro

Mikkel Campos Flores

Arlo Creighton

As you move forward, we encourage you to continue saying “yes” to learning new things and embracing new adventures wherever life takes you. We are proud of each of you and look forward to the positive impact you will undoubtedly make in the world.

PRINCIPAL THOMAS ROMPELLA

And of course, don’t forget say “yes” to coming back and visiting to share your adventures with us. We will keep a seat ready for you and look forward to having you return to speak with our students and inspire the next generation.

Regards, Thomas Rompella Principal, Somerset Island Prep

Malli Disson

Christopher Forman

SOMERSET ISLAND PREP GRADUATION

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 @ 10:30 A.M. SUNSET PIER AT OCEAN KEY RESORT 0 DUVAL ST. Corbin Hale

Chloe Kramer

Kanaan Pailloux-Paturno

Yanessa Quintero

Nathan Roca

Isaac Roman

Claudia Steling

Zachary Wilcox

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BASILICA HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Congratulations

BASILICA HIGH SCHOOL

INAUGURAL CLASS OF 2026 PRESIDENT ROBERT WRIGHT

“To take ownership of each individual’s Catholic faith.” I wrote those words into our school mission statement when you were just five years old. Now, as you stand at the threshold of a new chapter, I find myself returning to that same invitation, because it has always been more than words. It has been a way of life we have tried, together, to learn.

As I sit before the Blessed Sacrament, I am filled with a joy that no recognition or achievement could ever match. That joy is rooted in what I have witnessed in you: moments of quiet faith, of sincerity, and of choosing Christ in ways that are often unseen but deeply real.

The mission of the Basilica School has never been simply about gaining knowledge. It has always been about growth, the formation of the whole person and the cultivation of virtue. It is about remaining rooted in God so that His will may be accomplished in our lives. Everything else, when detached from that purpose, ultimately proves to be vanity.

Years ago, when you left eighth grade, I spoke to you about mediocrity. I told you then what I still believe now: mediocrity is not simply a weakness, it is a temptation that draws us away from the fullness of who we are called to be. And in that sense, it is something we must resist. That is why the words of St. John Paul II remain so urgent and so personal: “Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”

To “go deep” is not easy. It requires courage to move beyond comfort, beyond surface-level living, and beyond what is merely adequate. It requires trust that God has something greater prepared for you than what you could design on your own. And yet, this is exactly what your formation has been preparing you for: a life not of shallow accomplishment, but of depth—depth of character, depth of faith, depth of love.

The world will continue to offer you many definitions of success. It will encourage you to measure your life by productivity, status, or recognition. I do not discourage you from working hard or building something meaningful in this world. On the contrary, I hope you do so with excellence and integrity.

But I ask you not to settle there. Because if Christ is not at the center, even success becomes a kind of emptiness. And if Christ is at the center, even ordinary life becomes extraordinary.

You are now being sent forth to continue your education, to begin careers, to form families, God willing, and to take your place in the world. In all of this, remember: your deepest identity is not defined by what you achieve, but by who you belong to.

Stay close to Jesus. Abide in Him. Return to Him again and again, especially in the Eucharist, where He continues to give Himself completely to you. Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep.

It has been my privilege to walk with you in these years, and my hope for you remains simple and sincere: Love Jesus. He loves you.

Robert Wright President, Basilica High School

BASILICA HIGH SCHOOL

KEYS WEEKLY GRADUATION EDITION / MAY 21, 2026

Kayden Davis

Makenzie Morris

Killian Donnelly

Maris Musmanno

Mila Siegert

Savion Bouvier

Oliver Balmaceda

Elishka Balmaceda

Jakub Nurkiewicz

Kallisto Sims

Eoin McCarthy

Blade Hanousek

Jacob Perez

Gloria Slavik

McKenzie Perez

Nicole Tijerino

BASILICA HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2026!

From all of us at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, we applaud your hard work, dedication, and the bright future ahead of you.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026.

We are proud of your accomplishments and will continue to cheer for you in this next chapter.

- Sheriff Rick Ramsay

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Learn more and apply today at keysso.net/career

Monroe County Sheriff, Rick Ramsay