ISHPEMING — On May 13, at St. John’s School in Ishpeming, 29 students received their high school diplomas from the Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Adult and Alternative Education Program. During the 58 years of service, the program has graduated 1,792 adults, according to Community Schools Director William Hartman.

Graduate speakers for the class of 2026 were Lora Longtine Houghton of the Negaunee Public School District and Rheah Ace Payne of the NICE Community School District. Hartman and Principal Jason Houle presented diplomas and Pete Dishnow, INN Community Schools teacher, served as master of ceremonies.

CLASS OF 2026

Austen Kristopher Arvon, Maria Johnson, Isabella Bale, Cheyenne Mallory, Chasity Bergeron-Martin, Heather L. Mays, Shyanne Elizabeth, Rose Collins, Tammy Lenore McCarthy, Landon Scott Cook, Hannah Sharlene Nelson, Hunter R. DeForge, Ella Christine Olgren, William Michael Scott Donahue, Rheah Ace Payne, Danielle R. Dunlap, Xander Coen, Edward Pennala, Nicole J. Giese, Katelyn Perez, Daniel Grossman, Rowen Kathryn Rexford, Madison Hakkarainen, Heavin Sharon, Eric J. Hebert, Olive E. Sollid, Lora May Longtine Houghton, Ahlyana Vaughan, Jessica R. Irvine, Harley Ann Wikstrom and David Ian Wilcox.

Class Motto: “It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.” – Roger Babson

Class Song: “High Hopes” by Panic at the Disco

Class Colors: Red and Yellow

Class Flower: Black-eyed Susan