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May 22, 2026

RHS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

It was another beautiful night for the Graduation Ceremony for the Riverside High School Class of 2026!

Thank you to our commencement speaker, Assistant Superintendent and long-time Director of Curriculum, Dr. Melissa Mlakar, who is retiring this summer after 32 years of service to the District. She is also a proud 1989 RHS grad.

It was also great to hear from all of our student speakers including Student Council President Aiden Kanaga, Senior Class President Sophia Frate, Senior Class Officers Felicia Mensah, Logan Moon, Lauren Dorka & Krystiana Sabol as well as our Valedictorians Jace Artman, Joseph Cavell, Clara Granchi, Brooklyn Kleps, Emily Laukonis, Elizabeth Pennock & Salutatorians Andrew Koestner & Iann Proudfit

Special thanks to Board President Lori Krenisky, Superintendent Dr. Rateno, Director of Guidance Scott Bailis and Campus Principal Michael Hall for also addressing students and families.

You can watch the entire ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J--hChK6jw
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