Class of 2026

Andrew Bota was excited to be starting at Ridgeline High School four years ago because he expected interesting classes. He got them, and this year he’s signed up for six Advanced Placement courses.

Spokane Valley Tech senior Alaina Kudrna has kept a packed schedule all through high school. She doesn’t see that changing anytime soon as she prepares for a firefighter residency program while attending the University of Idaho in the fall.

Valley Christian School senior Aubre Hopson has thrown herself into school and community activities in the Spokane Valley area despite living just across the Idaho border in Benewah County.

Ask any 4-year-old what they want to do when they grow up, and there’s a good chance the answer will be, “I wanna be a firefighter.”

Evangeline Morgan’s history at St. Michael’s Academy began before her birth.

Amari Ubert often sat in the front of classes at Genesis Preparatory Academy. While teachers knew about her partial deafness, most classmates didn’t.

While constructing a tiny house this year, Bridger Fobes also built a framework to help others.

Innovation High School student Nazo Campbell said he has two mothers to thank for getting him to where he is today.

If Enlightium Prep graduate Jared Shcherbina’s story sounds familiar, that’s because it should.