In the top left photo, Cheyanne Messer grins as she bats away a beach ball that made it’s way into the graduation ceremony. In the top right photo, (from left to right) Jacob Beck, Amarieana Bobo and Jackson Campbell ham it up for the photo during the graduation ceremony. Next to Jackson is Natalie Cannon and to the left of Jacob is Braxton Banta. To the right is the graduating Class of 2026 from Stroud High School. To the left, Jordyn Foster-Charkowski and Amarieana Bobo walk towards their seats during the processional. In the bottom left photo, Edward Griffin and Kaleb Aylor complete a high five as they walk out. Bottom center, the recently graduated seniors toss their caps into the air. In the bottom right photo, Peyton Davis and Kimber Cody hip bump before making their way to their seats. The graduation ceremony for Stroud High School took place on May 22 at the Route 66 Coliseum. It featured speeches by the valedictorians and salutorians and an address by School Board President J.P. Morris. Photos/Beth Young