East Linn Christian Academy graduated 23 students during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 6.
Above, members from the Class of 2026 exit the commencement ceremony with one last hoo-rah.
Photos by Sarah Brown
Graduating seniors of the Class of 2026 from East Linn Christian sing “The Goodness of God” during their commencement ceremony.
Brison Edwards and Tatiana Manner perform the traditional “Remember Whens,” a time to reflect back on all the memorable moments during the past dozen years at East Linn Christian.
Teacher Jennifer Davis sends the Class of 2026 off with congratulations and encouragement during her commencement speech.
Salutatorian Bain Pool encourages his classmates to remember to live in the present moment.
Valedictorian Isabella Albert reflects back on the people who stood alongside the class and helped shape them during their time in school.
Valedictorian Randy Holmes considers the relationships built during school and how the Class of 2026 is stepping into a new chapter.
The graduating class delivers a rose and a hug to a special person during the graduation ceremony.
During the traditional presentation of roses at ELCA’s graduation ceremony, a graduate extends a prolonged hug with someone special.
Members from the Class of 2026 exit the commencement ceremony with one last hoo-rah.
East Linn Christian’s Class of 2026 tosses their mortarboards into the air, indicating the end of their graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6.
The ELCA worship team sings “All Glory Be to Christ.”
ELCA Principal Robby Gilliam kicks of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026.
