May 22, 2026 - Center High School introduces the graduating class of 2026. Commencement ceremonies will be held at 6pm Friday, May 22, 2026, in the Coliseum.
Center High School’s Valedictorian of the Class of 2026 is Eliezer Leon. He is the son of Arturo and Elvira Leon and will be attending the University of Texas at Austin to major in mechanical engineering. Achievements and Honors: Questbridge Finalist (12); Case Western Reserve University, University Scholarship Recipient (12); A Honor Roll, High Honors (9-12); Voted Most Musical by peers (12); National Honor Society, Vice President (12); Cultural Exploration Club Member (12); UIL Number Sense Regional Qualifier (12); UIL Number Sense Competitor (10-12); UIL Mathematics Competitor (10-12); UIL Calculator Applications Competitor (10); Varsity Band Member (9-12); Section Leader (11-12); Drum Major (12); All-Region Band Member (9-12); Area Band Member (10-11); UlL Solo & Ensemble Gold Medalist (9-12); Most Outstanding Musician Award (11); and Teacher's Award (9).
Center High School’s Salutatorian of the Class of 2026 is Madison Hope Nehring. She is the daughter of Chad Nehring and Ann Nehring and will attend the University of Texas Tyler to major in Social Work and pursue a career in advocacy. Achievements and Honors: UT Tyler Academic Excellence Recipient (12); UT Tyler Honors College Commit (12); A Honor Roll, High Honor (9-12); Voted Most Likely to Be Successful by peers (12); Career Technical Education Student of the Month - September (12); Junior Chamber of Commerce (9-12); Junior Chamber of Commerce President (12); Junior Chamber of Commerce Vice President (11); JCC Leadership Committee Member (11-12); Junior Chamber of Commerce Sweetheart (12); National Honor Society (11-12): Rotary Youth Leadership Participant (11); UIL Sweetheart (11); UIL Cross-Examination Debate District Medalist (9-10); UlL Academics Calculator Team (10): Varsity Tennis (11-12); Chaparral Manager (12); Word of Faith Ministries Volunteer Worker (9-12); and Over 150 Volunteer Hours (12).
Congratulations graduates!
Not pictured: Isabel Marie Reina
