RBHS held their graduation on May 15

TOP OF THEIR CLASS–The Red Bud High School Class of 2026 had two valedictorians and one salutatorian. Pictured are: valedictorians Emma Carter and Gracie Shemwell, and salutatorian Seth Hohgrefe.

Red Bud High School held their annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15 with 95 students receiving their diplomas.

In his remarks, Principal Alan Guehne thanked parents and family for their trust in sending their children to RBHS.

Guehne pointed out that two members of the class are going into the military: Jack Crafton to the Air Force and Chase Jackson to the Marines. Both were presented with a special gift from the Red Bud Lions Club and the Red Bud VFW.

For more from graduation, see our special graduation section in this week’s print edition.