Conotton Valley graduates 37 in Class of 2026 commencement

Addresses were given by class valedictorian Whitney Watkins and salutatorian Taylor Edie

Black graduation cap on top of a diploma and rolled certificate on a wooden table.

Conotton Valley High School’s graduation for the 37 members of the Class of 2026 was held May 22.

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Don Rutledge Don Rutledge FPS Staff Writer

Published May 29, 2026 - 12:02 a.m.

Conotton Valley High School’s graduation for the 37 members of the Class of 2026 was held May 22.

Addresses were given by class valedictorian Whitney Watkins and salutatorian Taylor Edie.

Watkins is the daughter of Brian and Michelle Watkins of Dennison, and she plans to attend Walsh University and major in psychology.

Edie is the daughter of Trent and Kristina Edie of Uhrichsville, and she plans to attend Kent State University and major in nursing.

Class members

Members of the Class of 2026 include Samuel Adam, Austin Barker, Ava Bloom, Lillian Booth, Brody Brown, Madalyn Burky, Micah Campbell, Zoey Campbell, Addison Citro, Jadzia Dingman, Kaylee Eberhardt, Taylor Edie, Jenica Frutig, Gillian George, Ashlynn Hammond, Gavin Haney, Andrew Herron, Isabella Higgins, Maddison Kelley, Joseph Krawulski, Kate Liggett, Brianna Marlatt, Kyzer Maynard, Autumn McGill, Cristian Moore, Haley Parker, Kaden Ramey, Aubrey Reardon, Penelope Rojas, Gretchin Rolli, Logan Slutz, Ian Stone, Ashtyn Walker, Joseph Warner, Whitney Watkins, Delilah Williams and Kamden Wright.

Senior class officers were Kamden Wright, president; Ashlynn Hammond, vice president; Gillian George, secretary; and Madalyn Burky, treasurer.

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