Graduates of the Belfast Central School Class of 2026.

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BELFAST — Twenty-six graduates crossed the stage on June 25 at Belfast Central School.

Belfast science teacher Carrie Flanagan was the guest speaker. The valedictory address for the Class of 2026 was given by William Guilford, and the salutatory address was given by Rachel Merriam. Rachel Merriam and Finn Heany both performed musical selections during the ceremony.

Graduates included Summer Buchholz, Cylie Burrows, Emalee Carman, Bryce Conley, Audrina Costa, Addisyn Ely, Alexa Ely, Logan Estabrook, Donivan Fields, William Guilford, Finn Heaney, Leon Histed, Rhianna Hoover, Tate Jenkins, Izabella Lindo, Samayah Lussier, Jayden Marshall, Rachel Merriam, Abigail Morton, Carly Moultrup, Xander Murray, Heather Padden, Callahan Tallman, Cane Treusdell, Zakk West.

Awards and scholarships

• Summer Buchholz — Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship, Alfred State Scholars Award, Allegany County Deputy Sheriff’s Scholarship, Monica Arnold Business Scholarship, Red Cross Scholarship, Belfast Area Betterment Phil Rice Scholarship,  Amanda Curcio Memorial Scholarship
• Cylie Burrows — Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, PEF Scholarship, Lisa Denning Memorial Scholarship, Belva Waite Scholarship, Belfast School Related Personnel Scholarship, Belfast Historical Society Scholarship
• Emalee Carman — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Allegany County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Scholarship, Paul Vienna Memorial Scholarship, a Theatre Arts Award, Robert W. Howden Post 1504 Legion Scholarship, University of New Haven Presidential and Grant Scholarships
• Bryce Conley — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship
• Audrina Costa — Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship
• Addisyn Ely — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Belva Waite Scholarship, Marie Miller Gleason Scholarship, Belfast Betterment Association Walt Lindsley Scholarship, Paul Vienna Alternate.
• Alexa Ely — Appier Wilson Scholarship.
• Logan Estabrook — Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Hasper and Dye “To your future” award.
• Donivan Fields — Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Lisa Denning Memorial Award.
• William Guilford — Class President, Valedictorian, Honor and President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.
• Finn Heaney — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, John Hasper Excellence in Public Service Scholarship, John E. Warner Memorial Award, Esther Coon Thomas Scholarship, Lisa Denning Memorial Scholarship, Theatre Arts Award, Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship, Belfast Teachers Memorial Scholarship, Belva Waite Scholarship, F. Vanama Jones Scholarship, Lions Club Scholarship, Red Cross Scholarship.
• Leon Histed — Keuka College Dean’s Scholarship.
• Rhianna Hoover — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Allegany County Federal Credit Union John Patterson Memorial Scholarship, Allegany County National Honor Society Local Chapter Scholarship, Amy Shafer Gerrish Memorial Scholarship, Belfast Area Betterment Association Wilma Bedwell Scholarship, Belfast Central School Alumni Scholarship, Belva Waite Scholarship, Esther Coon Thomas Scholarship, Belfast Lion’s Club Scholarship, Mary Kaye Hayes Scholarship, Robert W. Howden Post 1504 Legion Scholarship, Ruth D. Taber Memorial Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Panther Scholarship.
• Samayah Lussier — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Theatre Arts Award, Belfast Teachers’ Association Scholarship, Keuka College Dean’s Scholarship, Red Cross Scholarship
• Jayden Marshall — Allegany County Pomona Grange No. 45 Perseverance Award
• Rachel Merriam — Salutatorian Award, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Theatre Arts Award, Alfred University Presidential Scholarship, Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship.
• Abigail Morton — Lois Lilly Scholarship, Alfred University Jonathan Allen Scholarship
• Carly Moultrup — Belfast Area Betterment Association Gary and Joyce Masters Scholarship, M. Paul Totten Memorial Scholarship
• Xander Murray — Allegany County Pomona Grange No. 45 Inspiration Award.
• Heather Padden — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and Achievement, the Allegany County Town Highway Superintendents Association Scholarship, an Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship, and an M. Paul Totten Scholarship
• Cane Treusdell — President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement