Gowns and Cap: Berkeley faculty wait for their students to move on; Dr. Kuswa sports a spiffy hat.

Platform Party: The Class of 2026 waits in silence at the beginning of the ceremony.

These Melo Divas: Sunshine Haedike, Lexi McFarland, Sarah Safriel, Isabella Loparco, and Cristina Manguson sing “In My Life” by the Beatles.

A Gift: After Sage Bischof ’26 presents the Class Gift, she shares a hug with Mrs. Lawless.

Victor’s song: Sam Zhang ’26 performs his last solo performance for his peers (“Viktor’s Tale” by John Williams).

THE “RIGHT” PATH: Kirsten Berkman smiles as she recalls the hilariously bizarre tactic her seventh-grade English teacher used to get her attention

First and Last: Mr. Whyte ’99 gives his parting words to his only Senior class as the Upper Division Director.

In Their Final Moments: The Class of 2026 at the beginning of the ceremony, waiting for the last hour and a half before they officially graduate.

Thank You: Mrs. Lawless delivers heartfelt remarks to the Class of 2026.

“That She Was Ready”: Margaret Nelson ’26 reads her poem to her class and the Berkeley community.