05/23/2026
Join us live for the James A. Garfield High School Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony as we recognize and celebrate the achievements, traditions and milestones of this graduating class.
Family members, alumni, friends and community supporters who are unable to attend in person are invited to watch the ceremony live.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7 p.m.
at �James A. Garfield High School
This year’s ceremony includes:
Processional — James A. Garfield High School Band “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar
National Anthem — James A. Garfield High School Choir
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome Presented by Mandy Cardinal Vice President, Class of 2026
Student AddressesElise EdwardsLilian ShayMakenna Guyette Reese ShirkeyGrant Fogel
Elise Edwards
Lilian Shay
Makenna Guyette
Reese Shirkey
Grant Fogel
Board of Education Address Colleen L. Khairallah, James A. Garfield Board of Education
Colleen L. Khairallah, James A. Garfield Board of Education
Presentation of the Class of 2026Kathleen S. Kisabeth, Principal
Kathleen S. Kisabeth, Principal
Certification of the Class of 2026Ted A. Lysiak, Superintendent
Ted A. Lysiak, Superintendent
Tribute to Band SeniorsJames A. Garfield High School Band “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire Arranged by Ishbah Cox Directed by Theo Cebulla
James A. Garfield High School Band “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire Arranged by Ishbah Cox Directed by Theo Cebulla
Presentation of DiplomasGuy V. Pietra, President, James A. Garfield Board of EducationKathleen S. Kisabeth, PrincipalMissy Petrie, Advisor
Guy V. Pietra, President, James A. Garfield Board of Education
Kathleen S. Kisabeth, Principal
Missy Petrie, Advisor
Turning of TasselsAddison Truce, President, Class of 2026
Addison Truce, President, Class of 2026
FarewellAddison Truce, President, Class of 2026
Addison Truce, President, Class of 2026
Alma MaterJames A. Garfield High School Choir
James A. Garfield High School Choir
Congratulations to the James A. Garfield High School Class of 2026