Breckenridge Texan

The crowd gathered in the Breckenridge ISD Athletic Center Friday night, May 22, was quiet and respectful as the Breckenridge High School Class of 2026 graduates entered the gym to the tune of the traditional processional “Pomp and Circumstance.”

Many of the Class of 2026 Buckaroos decorated their graduate caps to reflect their personalities and interests. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

The students and their families and friends were welcomed by BHS/BJHS Principal Laura Gibson, and Student Council Treasurer and member of the Class of 2026 Lizandra Rubio gave the invocation. Then, Gibson and Paul Armstrong, former BHS principal and current director of safety and security, presented special awards.

Following the speeches by Salutatorian Julio Chavez and Valedictorian Cameron David, the diplomas were presented by Gibson, Armstrong, BISD superintendent Prairie Freeman and others. The students were congratulated by members of the school board and other school district officials.

Kason Burchett gave the benediction, and the crowd joined the students in singing the school song.

The Class of 2026 Student Council officers included President Lane Bartoskewitz, Vice President Abbigail Duran, Secretary Reagan Robinson, Treasurer Lizandra Rubio and Reporter Ava Russell.

In additional to their “Buckaroo green” caps and gowns, many of the graduated wore special collars or cords. Those students were recognized for their special achievements and memberships, including National Honor Society (white collar), FFA (blue and corn gold), Dual Credit (gold cord), SAT/ACT Endorsements (purple), Industrial Arts (kelly green), Dual Blood Donors (red cord), FCCLA (red and white), Dual Language ESL Endorsements (maroon), and STUCO (silver). Additionally, those students who have enlisted in the U.S. Military were honored, along with those with other achievements.

Scholarships and other awards were presented at a ceremony earlier in the month.

Click here to see the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery from the graduation ceremony.

Breckenridge High School 2026 Valedictorian Cameron David addressed his classmates during the ceremony on Friday, May 22. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

THE BRECKENRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026

Josiah Manuel Acosta
Allison Grace Alvarado
Kaydence Nicole Arellano
William Bry Armstrong
Lane Avery Bartoskewitz
Kayla Nicole Benitez
Sofie E’Von Bode
Mason Matthew Bounds
Lindal Elise Brashear
Gavin Charles Brown
Kason Robert Burchett
Agustin Dallas Byrd
Julio Cesar Salazar Chavez
Shaley Lyne Cone
Michael Ayden Couger
Kodee Lynn Crawford
Jim Marshall Creek Jr.
Jaime Axel Cruz
Tagle Parker Curtis
Cameron Reid David
Nicholas Ace Delacruz
Aubrey Maree Diaz
Jonathan Diaz
Abbigail Lynn Duran
Jeremiah Jack Eddleman
Ezequiel Timoteo Escamilla
Jaydev Sebastian Fernandez
Christian Francisco Flores IV
Gabriel Celestin Garcia Villa
Brody Cayde Gibson
Bianca Danielle Gotschall
Michael Gavin Harrison
Brysen Dean Hash
Reyse Samuel Hash
Melody Hope Hernandez
Joseph Shaun Juneau
Jack Walker Kemper
Artmund Chaile Banzon Malab
Preslie Dean Malcuit
Adrian Alexander Martinez
Victoria Areli Martinez
Aurrin Nicole Matheson
Adelina Alayna Maya
Everett Dale McCormick
Tristen William McNett
Yasmin Daymar Mendez
Kinsey Kay Mendoza
Omar Joel Mendoza
Samuel De Jesus Mendoza
Anthony Louis Munoz
Elisabeth Cecilia Munoz
Darin James Neely
Brandon Blake Niblett
Lindsay Mariah Otts
Luis Jesus Palacios
Mylie Laray Patterson
Alyssa Jordyn Phelps
Briley Ashlyn Powers
Paulina Ninette Puebla
Raegan Adeline Robinson
Korbyn Franscisco Rodriguez
Temperance Michelle Rosales-Hilton
Lizandra Rubio
Ava Brynn Russell
Diego San Lucas
Jacob Sanchez
Adrian Saucedo
Erik Elias Saucedo
Aryssa Lou Seabourn
Rowyn Cole Spray
Paydon Skylar Stark
Glen Thomas Thibodeaux
Jose Luis Reyes Torales
Sayler Paige Townson
Derek Abad Trejo Rivera
Aidyn Colt Tyson
Landen Ray Vela
Dyanna Faith Walker
Emma Lynn Walker
Kassidy Leigh Whitaker
Andrew Demetrius White
Douglas Leroy White III
Kason James Edgar Willis
Hayden Nickolas Yanez

Julio Chavez gave his salutatory address during the commencement exercises Friday, May 22. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

Among those getting special recognition during the ceremony were those graduates who are joining the U.S. military. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

Before the ceremony began, Robert Burchett, right, and other teachers and administrators assisted the Breckenridge High School Class of 2026 coordinate their caps, gowns and achievement accessories. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

At the end of the graduation ceremony, the Breckenridge High School Class of 2026 tossed their caps and shot confetti cannons into the air. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

The Hash family posed for a photo after Friday night’s graduation. From left are Krystal Hash, Class of 2026 graduates twins Reyse Hash and Brysen Hash, and Chuck Hash. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

Cutline, top photo: The Breckenridge High School Class of 2026 tosses their graduate caps into air at the end of the commencement exercises on Friday, May 22. Click here to see more photos from the event. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)