Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte counselor Christina Hollander gives directions to graduates before they enter the auditorium for Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This year Richarte had 128 graduates, with 108 of them scheduled to walk the stage for their degrees. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Valedictorian Tessa Graham, left, and salutatorian Kendal Tipton, right, were ready to take the stage during the Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte High graduate Isabella Sanchez fixes her hair before joining other graduates receiving their diplomas during Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte High graduates Chloe Hill, front right, and Korbyn Herring prepare to walk onstage with fellow classmates during the Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Russ Burleson, father of graduating senior Lilly Hoer, cheers for his daughter during the Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney an Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Russ Burleson, father of Richarte senior Lilly Hoer, cheers for his daughter during the Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney an Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Russ Burleson, father of senior Lilly Hoer, cheers for his daughter during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney an Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte senior Lilly Hoer wears a big smile while looking into the audience at her father, Russ Burleson just before receiving her diploma during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney an Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte High valedictorian Tessa Graham smiles as she prepares to speak during the Richarte Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte High School salutatorian Kendal Tipton smiles after receiving his diploma during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
4-year-old George Medrano (center) was there to cheer for his cousin, graduating senior Isaac De La Cruz, during the Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Matteo De La Cruz, left, and his cousin Erick Acevedo, right, were there to cheer on their cousin, graduating senior Isaac De La Cruz, during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte graduate Akeelah Sanaa Smith embraces her diploma during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte graduate Akeelah Sanaa Smith smiles after receiving her diploma during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte graduate Kalynn Keyauna Vance-Warner, right, with Richarte counselor Christina Hollander, left, smiles after receiving her diploma during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte graduate Carson Adams Mansoor smiles as he receives his diploma during the Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Friends and family members cheer on Richarte graduates during Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Umbrellas and rain gear were in heavy use outside the auditorium during Richarte High Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte High graduate Mariah Rose Soto, holding her daughter Leanna, 2, gets a hug from her grandmother Sandra Soto, right, at the completion of Richarte’s Class of 2026 Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement was held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This year Richarte had 128 graduates, with 108 of them scheduled to walk the stage for their degrees. Photos by Andy Sharp....
