They did it!

PV Class of 2026 celebrates graduation

Family and friends of Pauls Valley High School's 2026 senior class gathered at the Wacker Park Band Shell Friday, May 22, to celebrate graduation. The commencement ceremony was held at the band shell due to the new track and artificial turf project currently underway at the football stadium. This year's graduating class included 105 seniors.

  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026 celebrate their new status as high school graduates at the conclusion of Friday's commencement exercises. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026 celebrate their new status as high school graduates at the conclusion of Friday's commencement exercises. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley seniors stand during Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
    Pauls Valley seniors stand during Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
  • Friends and family celebrate with the graduates Friday as they return to their seats following their walk across the stage. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
    Friends and family celebrate with the graduates Friday as they return to their seats following their walk across the stage. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
  • Pauls Valley seniors stand during Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
    Pauls Valley seniors stand during Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
  • Steven Penate was one of several seniors to speak at Friday's graduation ceremony. Penate recounted his experiences coming into the school district as a young non-English speaking student. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
    Steven Penate was one of several seniors to speak at Friday's graduation ceremony. Penate recounted his experiences coming into the school district as a young non-English speaking student. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
  • Steven Penate was one of several seniors to speak at Friday's graduation ceremony. Penate recounted his experiences coming into the school district as a young non-English speaking student. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
    Steven Penate was one of several seniors to speak at Friday's graduation ceremony. Penate recounted his experiences coming into the school district as a young non-English speaking student. News Star photo by Chris Mackey.
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026. News Star photo by Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026 celebrate their new status as high school graduates at the conclusion of Friday's commencement exercises. News Star photo Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026 celebrate their new status as high school graduates at the conclusion of Friday's commencement exercises. News Star photo Chris Mackey
  • Pauls Valley's Class of 2026 celebrate their new status as high school graduates at the conclusion of Friday's commencement exercises. News Star photo Chris Mackey
    Pauls Valley's Class of 2026 celebrate their new status as high school graduates at the conclusion of Friday's commencement exercises. News Star photo Chris Mackey
  • Friends and family members helped seniors with final touches prior to Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
    Friends and family members helped seniors with final touches prior to Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
  • Friends and family members helped seniors with final touches prior to Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
    Friends and family members helped seniors with final touches prior to Friday's commencement exercises at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
  • Pauls Valley seniors take a minute for a group photo before Friday's graduation ceremony at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
    Pauls Valley seniors take a minute for a group photo before Friday's graduation ceremony at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
  • Pauls Valley seniors take a minute for a group photo before Friday's graduation ceremony at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
    Pauls Valley seniors take a minute for a group photo before Friday's graduation ceremony at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
  • Pauls Valley seniors take a minute for a group photo before Friday's graduation ceremony at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
    Pauls Valley seniors take a minute for a group photo before Friday's graduation ceremony at Wacker Park. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey