Class of 2026 at Hollister High School. Photo by Adam Bell.
Hollister High Class of 2026 tosses their mortar boards in the air after graduating. Photo by Adam Bell.

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Hollister High School held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at Andy Harden Stadium on the morning of June 5.

Communications Officer Adam Breen said that 809 students earned diplomas.

Valedictorian Rachel Buckingham and salutatorian Kevin Len gave speeches, as did other graduating students.

Hollister High graduating student Hassan Manassra, 18, said he was sad to close this chapter of his life while looking forward to the future.

“Everyone has their own adventure going forward,” Manassa said. “I’m excited to see where we’ll all wind up.”

Manassra, who is set to attend UC Berkeley next year, was named the 2026 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, and also started his own club on campus called the Arab Student Alliance.

Student Salvatore Felice is playing the Natonal Anthem. Photo by Adam Bell.
Hollister High graduating senior Salvatore Felice playing the national anthem. Photo by Adam Bell.

Hollister High School student Nathan Niebla, 18, said he felt good graduating from high school, and is set to attend UC Santa Cruz to learn about literature.

  • Kevin Len is delivering the salutatory address. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Kevin Len delivering the salutatory address. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Class of 2026 at Hollister High School. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Class of 2026 at Hollister High School. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Students walk up the ramp to receive their diploma during the graduation ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Students walk up the ramp to receive their diploma during the graduation ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • The parents are watching their students graduation out of Hollister High School. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Parents watching their students’ graduation ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Sara Lomeli happy of getting her diploma. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Hollister High’s Sara Lomeli celebrates getting her diploma. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Maria Berenice Acosta is walking down with her diploma. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Maria Berenice Acosta walking with her diploma. Photo by Adam Bell.

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