Panther Pulse

Gates to Apple Bowl open at 7pm. All seating in the Apple Bowl is first come, first served with 100 chairs reserved for accessible seating.

Guests are strongly encouraged to park at Wenatchee High School and walk to the Apple Bowl. A majority of available parking at Pioneer Middle School and Triangle Park will be reserved for accessible parking. Fireworks will begin at ~10:15pm. The Apple Bowl will close promptly following the ceremony. Please greet your graduate on the Triangle Park lawn.

Lastly bring energy and enthusiasm to celebrate the grads' years of hard work! We're so excited to celebrate with you!!

Please help us congratulate our 2026 Outstanding Senior Students: Clementine Belanger and Carson Van Wey.

Each year, WHS celebrates two students who have gone above and beyond throughout their high school careers. Both Clementine and Carson have made WHS a better place through their dedication, kindness, and involvement. Congratulations to you both, and good luck on your next chapter!

Presenting your class of 2026 valedictorians! Help us congratulate the following students for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA during their time at Wenatchee High School: Joshua Cacho Navarrette, Owen Ervin, Cash Fowler, Aiden Grigsby, Anna Hirsch, Ben Newman, Van Ostrom, Xane Randall, Hannah Roche, Lily Staat, Siiri Von Reis & Sam Wagner.

Join us in congratulating the students graduating with AP Honors in 2026! Students can earn one of three possible distinctions, each highlighting their dedication and academic achievement:

AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

• Clementine Belanger, Stella Chen, Xane Randal, Matias Soto, Siiri Von Reis

AP Scholar with Honors: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

• Jacob Berry, Jalen Ping, Alexander Reeg

AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

• William Carter, Naveen Nayak, Marcos Rios, Ben Newman

We couldn't be prouder of our graduating Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC) seniors: Marieka Campbell, Paloma Canela. Melani Tovar, Naveen Nayak & Ben Newman.

These WHS seniors have served as the voice of students at the highest levels of leadership in our district. Each one was presented with a district graduation stole by Superintendent Kalahar this week in honor of their service and commitment. Congratulations!

22 seniors finished their final day of class by signing their commitment to participate in athletics during college! Nearly 20% of this year's 124 senior athletes are going on to college athletics

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Doc Conway Best Panther Award: Rylee Jones and Owen Ervin!

• Owen was selected for his commitment to doing what is right, being an excellent role model, and working hard to maintain a 4.0 GPA.
• Rylee graduates as one of WHS' most accomplished athletes. She was recognized for her selflessness and for always leading by example.

The 2026 Tom Byrne Coach of the Year Award went to Steve Roche!

• Steve is the head coach of both track and XC at WHS, bringing home league and district titles for both sports, and helps every athlete improve and feel valued regardless of their ability. Congratulations Steve!

Wenatchee Athletics is so proud of our graduating athletes for their incredible effort, dedication, and accomplishments. We're excited to see you continue to grow!

WHS girls placed 8th at state, the boys placed 10th, and we have a STATE CHAMPION! Congratulations Rye Mathison for taking 1st in boys ambulatory shotput.

• Josiah Walker: 2nd, Triple Jump | 5th, Long Jump

• Rylee Jones: 3rd, Javelin

• Sophia Paslay: 3rd, Discus | 8th, Shotput

• Maile England: 3rd, Pole Vault

• 4x400 Relay (girls): 3rd, Fasching, Morrison, Marcoux, Knoop, Zabrocki, Garcia, Collings

• Jalyn Rasmussen: 4th, Javelin

• Vantage Morrison: 5th, 110 Hurdles

• 4x400 Relay (boys): 6th, McIver, Williams, Watson, Wagner, Burrell, Morrison, Henning, Eagle

• Owen Harle: 7th 110 Hurdles

• Mia Marcoux: 8th, 100m

• Aly Adan: 8th, High Jump

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