including Elverado Junior High and High School & Trico Junior High and High School
Du Quoin Middle School
Charles Bartnicki
Trevor Armstrong
Jaylen Amison
Kailyn Brummitt
Callie Breyman
Emerson Benson
Madilyn Beckstead
Tessa Casey Guido Campanella
Drake Burton Addison Conklin
Nolan Colvin
Syrena Cluck
Khloe Clapp
Skylei Davies Natalee Crumbey
Macartney Cranford
Abram Durkota
Kollyns Dublo
Kylie Davis
Jace Davis
Rush Emrich Payden Elder
Michael Eaton
Levi Green
Masen Gillespie
Tylin Garrison
Leeah Fann
Riley Harris
Meelah Hale
MacKenna Hale
Brooklyn Jones Hayden Jones
Emma Jaroski
Aubree Harsy
Mason Kern Eden Kerkhoff
Sophie Kellerman Maggie Leeper
Creedence Krone
Carrigan Kremer
Nicholas Kimble
Anthoni McGee Owen May Zella Majewski Naomi Majewski
Class of 2026
Savannah Mendoza
Jensen McNail
Luna McManus
Easton Morris Addison Morgan Phoenix Mills
Carliegh Miller
Tripp Pfeiffer
Serenity Myers
Eli Murdach
Callie Potts
Zala Pork
Maggie Poiter
Emily Pfeaster
Edie Pursell
Grayson Pulke
Hayley Predny
Aiden Riley Khloie Rhine
Jaylee Reid
Henry Rathert
Carter Siefert
Peyton Schaub
Kinley Rose
Madelyn Smart
Christian Sims
Thomas Simmons
Kayson Simmons
Kolby Tilley
Carson Teel
Harrison Still Jake Vanzandt
Alayna Vanzandt
Hailey Vancil
Liam Valier
Camden Whaley
Isabella Webb Nevaeh Velasquez
Aylin Wohlwend
Madilynn Williams
Bentley Williams
Mary Whiddon
Jacob Zaragoza
Jerry Yang
Ja’myiah Woods Sain
Caleb Woods
Du Quoin Middle School 8th Grade Promotion
Left: Callie Breyman presents the academic award winners. Above Left: Zella Majewski and Zala Pork slap hands during the processional. Above Center: Greyson Pulke presents the attendance award winners. Above Right: Jenson McNail was presented an award for two years of perfect attendance.
Above Left: Pictured are, from left, one-year perfect attendance award winners Maggie Leeper, Levi Green, Khloe Clapp and Tessa Casey. Above Right: Pictured are the students with the five highest GPAs in the class: Mason Kern, Sophie Kellerman, Edie Pursell, Kylie Davis and Carrigan Kremer.
Left: The Du Quoin District 300 Board of Education prepares to hand out diplomas. Above Left: Mason Kern gives closing remarks. Above Right: DMS Principal Denise Woodsides dances for the Class of 2026.
The Du Quoin Middle School Class of 2026 poses for its final class photo prior to 8th grade graduation.
Left: DMS Principal Denise Woodsides makes opening remarks. Above Left: DMS Class of 2026 Student Council President Phoenix Mills delivers the class welcome. Mills also earned the DMS Band’s Directors Award. Above Right: Zella Majewski, Madelyn Williams and Edie Pursell conduct roll call of the Honor Roll earners.
Left: Sophie Kellerman and Brooklyn Jones present the American Legion School Awards. Above Left: Jerry Yang and Phoenix Mills with their American Legion School Awards. Above Center: Maggie Leeper and Alayna VanZandt present the Distinguished Student Service Merit Awards. Above Right: Zala Pork and Edie Pursell with their Distinguished Student Merit Awards.
Left: Summa Cume Laude speaker Addilyn Kellerman gives remarks. Above Left: Mason Swain gets a hug from PCHS Director of Bands Amber Nichols after his final high school performance. Above Right: Class of 2026 Vice President Thomas Fisher and Class Secretary Caleb Johnson read the roll during the presentation of the diplomas.
The Pinckneyville Community High School Class of 2026 poses a final class photo prior to graduation.
The PCHS Concert Band performs “Chasing Sunlight” by Cait Nishimura.
Pinckneyville Community High School Class of 2026
Olivia Baker
Aidan Brown
Gavin Blockyou
Katheryn Barfield
Marcus Bruce
Landen Boman
Avery Barnett
Madison Bruns
Michael Brand
Hunter Bathon
Ayden Buza
Summer Brand
Gabriel Bieser
Jonas Clark
Deacon Brandon
Dominick Black
Josue Lopez Cosme
Cassandra Braun
Addilyn Kellerman Jacob Kellerman
Christian Davis
Cade Goodwin
Lia Farlow
Miles Doerflein
Mitchell Hankla
Trevor Fath
Margo Dudek
Leilah Harris
Thomas Fisher
Daylynn Dukes
Malayan Hayes
Wyatt Garrison
Mathew Duvardo
Cloe Heisner
Hailey Harwood
Gabrielle Ellet
Eliza Heisner
Dakota Geary
Jayton Jenkel
Gavin Helton Caleb Johnson
Mallory Higgerson
Hailey Jollie
Heidi Hofmeister
Braden Jones
Alexis Hornbostel
Addison Kantor
Josh Hough
Aiden Keelin
Mari’Yana Hymon
Ella Keene
Abigail Keith Dylan Keller
Pinckneyville Community High School Class of 2026
Matthias Wright Noah Yearian
Evelyn Zheng Iris Zheng
Isaac Mayer
Ariana Knapp
Bryce McKenzie Jakob Kristen Jakk Kellermann
Steven Morrison
Jonathan Kuhnert
Jase Kellerman
Brendon Moss
Ty Laur
Johnny Kellerman
Madalynn Mohr
Reed Marlow
Hannah Kennedy Kayden Morgan
Ava Maxey
Keegan AldridgeNewton
Callie Rushing
Ellie Pick
Maggie Numi
Cale Schneider
Emma Price
Tania Onate
Travis Schwarz
Christian Queen
Arryn Overturf
Skyler Severino
John Raney
Mandy Partin
Kolton Smith
Parker Reeves
Giovanni Pasquino
Tristen Smith
Braden Ruffino
Cole Taylor
Darin Sonder
Candice Tilley
Deserae Sroka
Lillian Tomlinson
Mark Stanton
Breannon Varner
Brook Stricker
Wyatt Vaughn Mason Swain
Jun Jie Wang
Tiffany Taft
Frank Weissenborn
Mackenna Wessein
Ryan Wildermuth Brody Wilt
Pinckneyville Community High School Graduation
Left: Madison Bruns receives her diploma as she prepares to go through the handshake line. Above Left: Reed Marlow shakes hands with the District 101 Board of Education as he receives his diploma. Above Center: Madalynn Mohr shakes hands with Mike Plumlee after receiving her diploma. Above Right: Class of 2026 President Arryn Overturf gives the senior class welcome.
Class of 2026 Summa Cum Laude: Lia Farlow, Thomas Fisher, Eliza Heisner, Abigail Keith, Addilyn Kellerman, Jonathan Kuhnert, Arryn Overturf, Mandy Partin, Everlyn Zheng and Iris Zheng.
Class of 2026 Magna Cum Laude: Cassandra Braun, Madison Bruns, Melayna Hayes, Cloe Heisner, Caleb Johnson, Dylan Keller, Reed Marlow, Ava Maxey, Tania Onate and Mackenna Wesseln.
Du Quoin High School Class of 2026 Graduation
Congratulations CLASS OF 2026!
Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have brought you to this exciting moment. As you celebrate this milestone, remember that every challenge you've faced and every lesson you've learned have helped prepare you for the experiences and opportunities that lie ahead. We can't wait to see what you do next.
Above Left: DHS Valedictorian Reagan Rodely gives her address. Above
Right: DHS Class of 2026 President Adi Ichou speaks during the graduation ceremony.
Members of the DHS Class of 2026 stand at their seats during the processional.
The DHS Band performs “How to Train Your Dragon” by John Powell.
Du Quoin High School Class of 2026
Mason Abel Lilyanna Anderson
Blake Asbury
Gavin Beltz Thatcher Beltz Ian Bessette
Johnathan Brown Tavia Butler-Williams
Isla Calderon
Mallory Cashion Dante Clark
Thomas Clark
Logan Coleman Jaxson Colvin
Briar Crain
Justice Davis
Raymond Davis III Amir Dupre-Grant
Martina Ercolani Collin Feltmeyer
Addison Funk
Adrianna-Paige Gossman Ava Gregory
Tyden Griffith
Laken Gross Aleena Hamilton
Justin Harsy
Owen Harsy Raina Hawkins Kennedy Helbig
Teresa Holt
Craig House
Kenadie Hutchens Adison Ichou
Rhiannon Ingram
Jeremiah Jones Hailie Kiechler Davis Lutes
Alayna Iman
Du Quoin High School Class of 2026
Christopher Monroe Paige Mugford
Ruby Pate
Katie Pavlak
Shelby Pearl Olivia Poiter Hallie Provart Layne Pyron
Blake Rice Braelyn Rice
Reagan Rodely
Mason Rohach Micah Rose Jaystin Scholebo
Hailey Sheldon Noah Siefert
Haylen Sisson
Loni Smith Chelsea Sparks Steven Still
Ethan Stowers Jackson Taylor
Jayden Taylor
Zachary Tilley Triston Towle Breanna Turpin
Jameson
Webb Dixie Williams Gage Williams
Lawrence Williams III Thomas Williams
Willis Nikaley Ybarra
Isabel Mathis Xander McCollum
Hunter Martin Audrey Mathews
Du Quoin High School Class of 2026 Graduation
The Du Quoin High School Class of 2026 poses for a group photo prior to its graduation ceremony at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on May 16.
Above Left: Johnathan Brown goes through the handshake line. Above Right: Collin Feltmeyer shakes hands with District 300 Board of Education member Jim Kowzan.
Above Left: DHS Principal Eric Kirkpatrick gives introductory remarks. Above Right: DHS Senior Class sponsor Raymond Morris reads the roll call of graduates.
Du Quoin High School Class of 2026 Graduation
The DHS Class of 2026 tosses its caps at the end of the graduation ceremony.
Amanda Holmes DHS Class of 1997
Pete Spitler Brehm Preparatory Class of 1997
Jeff Egbert Trico Class of 1987
Pat Bathon NCHS Class of 1972
Stephanie Waller DHS Class of 1992
Pinckneyville Community High School Baccalaureate Service
Du Quoin High School Baccalaureate Service
The Du Quoin High School Class of 2026 poses for the traditional group photo on the steps of First Baptist Church prior to their baccalaureate service on May 10.
Above Left: Pinckneyville Community High School seniors fill the pews at First Baptist Church during the processional. Photo by Dan Herbst. Above Right: Members of the PCHS Class of 2026 wait for the baccalaureate service to begin at First Baptist Church on May 3. Photo by Dan Herbst.
Above Left: DHS Class of 2026 Valedictorian Reagan Rodely delivers the invocation. Above Right: DHS senior Adison Ichou gives the official class welcome. Right: DHS senior Johnathan Brown gives the closing prayer.
Above Left: Pictured are Class of 2026 officers Caleb Johnson (secretary), Thomas Fisher (vice president) and Arryn Overturf (president). Photo by Dan Herbst.
Above Center: The PCHS Select Chorus performs “The Parting Glass.” Photo by Dan Herbst. Above Right: First Baptist Church Pastor Dale Thompson delivers the baccalaureate message, “Everywhere Your Foot Treads.” Photo by Dan Herbst.
Pinckneyville Junior High Class of 2026
Silas Bauersachs
Skylor Bartlett
Brenlee Agnew
Caden Bump
Lisa Bryant
Kendyl Brewer
Alaina Beever
Sawyer Clark
Timmy Castleberry
Shyann Callihan
Brennan Forbes Kayle Elefane
Mason Davis
Erek Crabtree
Isabella Giacomo Eunice Gameo
Toby Froemling
Gabe Hackworth Ava Hackworth
Sam Gulley
Henry Grasso
Izzie Henry Collin Henk
Caden Heisner
Kendly Jordan Sophia Jones
Janey Higgerson
Houston Hicks
Brandon Kelly Avery Kellerman
Ayla Karsten
Maddy Martin Sophia Loos
Claire Kreid
Kannon Kowzan
Miner Pyatt Grady Pursell
Fallen Miller Jasmen Simpson Amoura Shaw Chase Roye
Melana Rhemer
Alyssa Spencer Jacob Smith
Grady Sledge
Landon Van Hoorebeke
Elsie Trussell
Lydia Trail
Ayden Stutes
Blayne Wagner
Bradey Yeager
Mason Woodside
Oliver Witges
Braydon Whiteside
Pinckneyville Junior High School 8th Grade Graduation
Officially promoted to high school. Bold choice by the administration. You’ve been warned. Congratulations Gabe and Ava Love, Dad & Mom, Genevieve & Wayne
Left: PJHS Principal Mark Rohlfing gives opening remarks. Above Left: Silas Bauersachs makes his way through the handshake line. Above Center: Isabella Giacomo shakes hands with Kyle Pursell. Above Right: Houston Hicks is greeted by Kyle Pursell as he goes through the handshake line.
The Pinckneyville Junior High Class of 2026 waits for its graduation ceremony to start after the processional.
The PJHS Chorus performs The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun.”
The PJHS Class of 2026 celebrates its graduation commencement with confetti.
Pinckneyville American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award winner Grady Pursell.
Pictured are Pinckneyville Elementary Education Association Most Outstanding Male Student Grady Pursell and Most Outstanding Female Student Janey Higgerson.
Pinckneyville American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award winner Avery Kellerman.
CCSD 204 School Class of 2026
Josie Bathon Ethan Bathon
Victoria Barnes
Barbara Dodds Cash Brodbeck
Aiden Booker
Kayden Bates
Addison Kary
Braelyn Helvey
Isaac Heine
Kenzie Niedbalski
Jeremiah Murray Madalyn Lunnemann
Jackson Kellerman
Michael Sizemore Connor Rakers Jake Numi
Jase Valentine
Class of 2026 Valedictorian Madalyn Lunnemann speaks during the graduation ceremony.
Principal’s Award recipient Michael Sizemore.
Class of 2026 salutatorian Jake Numi gives remarks.
American Legion School Award winner Connor Rakers.
Class of 2026 Valedictorian Madalyn Lunnemann.
Cash Brodbeck smiles as he leaves Pinckneyville 204’s graduation service.
Salutatorian Jake Numi.
DAR Youth Citizenship Award winner Jake Numi.
American Legion School Award winner Madalyn Lunnemann.
Isaac Heine smiles for the camera after receiving his diploma.
Braelyn Helvey walks through the handshake line after receiving her diploma.
Jeremiah Murray smiles as he receives his diploma.
St. Bruno 8th Grade Class of 2026
Tamaroa 8th Grade Class of 2026
Mason Male Carter Lawrence Drake Brasche
Drake Wright
Clayton Hawkins
Roman Rojek
Ariana Toby Lilly Simpson
Nayson Shields
Matthew Walden
Above: Salutatorian Lilly Simpson gives remarks. Left: Valedictorian Roman Rojek addresses the crowd.
The Tamaroa Grade School Class of 2026 waits for their graduation ceremony to begin.
Above Left: DAR Youth Citizenship Award winner Mason Male. Above Right: Ariana Toby shakes hands with the board of education as she receives her diploma.
Valedictorian Clayton Hawkins speaks during the ceremony. Drake Wright gives remarks during the ceremony.
Clayton Hawkins Drake Wright
Drake Wright receives the Principal’s Award from Principal John Smith.
Clayton Hawkins receives the American Legion School Award.
Elkville 8th Grade Class of 2026
Kaitlyn Butler
Maxmillian Brant
Jeryiah Bankhead
Noella Davis
Annelise Davis
Lexus Cross
Jason Crabtree
Chase Falter Yosiah Enciso
Colton Elmore
Raegan Hagene
Kindell Graff
Alyssa Fruits
Serenity Fletcher
Kaliber Kreid Drake Kloker
Honor Hazen
Eli Roach Piper Riggio
Ginny Reiman
Kaden Mitchell
Layla Thompson
Dylan Smith
Zackary Sherman
Lilyana Williams
Gage Tuthill
Colston Tripp Reams
Evelyn Ticer
Chloe Brooks Maci Caraway Shyanne Clark
Lillyanna Davis Lanie Goetz
Evan Harsy
Audrey Hartman Phillip Hill
Jacob Hodges Kamdyn Hodges Taylor Lightfoot
Domenik Martie
Mylee Misner Zachary Owens Jr.
Alexia Partridge
Courtney Sherman
Josie Tretter Landen Walker
Not pictured: Creo Crow
Trico Junior High Class of 2026
Noelle Michelle Anderson
Francisco Ajanel Sita
Floyd Allen Adams
Addison Nicole Burgess
Christopher Eugene Brandenburger Jr
Gannon Wesley Blazier
Evelyn Rebecca Barnes
Ana Lucia Calel Ixcoy
Sarea Lee Davis
Anna Lynn Creech
Ryker James Clinton Chyna Nicole Church
Savannah Grace Dudenbostel
Mason James Dilday
Lauren Elizabeth Ebersohl
Payton Andrew Harber
Brantley Dane Hamilton
Brayci Lin Graff
Randall Paul Edwards
Autumn Raine Hedrick
Khloe Renee Hart
Treyton Allen Heern
Baylee Jean Holder
Benjamin Leo Hoffmann
Caroline Ruth Helmers
Brydon Gene Heins
Kaylyn Fay Hull
Mason Paul Huffman
Blake Anthony Jones
Laila Jayde Mccaleb
Ricky Martinez Vences
Eric Martinez Pineda
Shea Riann Jones
Landen Allen Misselhorn
Erisa Magdidaly Mendez Velasquez
Faith Nevaeh Murray
Elizabeth Mae Powell
Wyatt Gregory Layne Pierce
Paula Cecilia Pastor Pastor Zachery Jack Newton
Reyna Veronica Rojop Hernandez
Kayden Michael Rice
Jude Marshall Rushing
Brooklynn Leschelle Stoffel
Elodie Surae Stewart
Zariah Virginia Gayle Speith
Arawn Banning Schroeder
Brenda Angelica Tiguila Siquin
Peighton Kay Louise Thies
Paisley Raye Vanwormer
Kentley Marie Williams
Wesley David Walters
Haylie Jo Vuichard
Elizabeth Vickery
Carter Lee Wilson
Trico High School Class of 2026
Jesse Barge Lynzie Baker
Brooke Aaron Salvador Carvallo Laney Calcari
Zoe Bennett
BeatyDingus
Clover Sydnee Clinton
Shawn CarterYankey
Doerner
Deming
Landon Crane
Brayden Ellis Casey Ehlers
Ally Ehlers
Hayleigh Franklin Elijah Foutch
Garrison Farris
Nathanial Ernst
Trico High School Class of 2026
Blaise Mathis
Camden Massey
Kaden Langston
Edgar Hernandez Pastor Camryn Neville Keagan McDonald
