(WSB video/photos)

The second ceremony in tonight’s graduation doubleheader concluded at McCaw Hall downtown about half an hour ago – the West Seattle High School Class of 2026 is heading into their post-high-school future. Above is our video of the tassel turn and cap toss – below, their entrance:

ADDED THURSDAY MORNING: Here’s our video of the heart of the WSHS speaker lineup – Superintendent Ben Shuldiner, followed by grad Lizzie Greene, staff speaker Chris Harris, and “Lessons of Life” from grad Adam Gosztola:

They were followed by grad Elinor Largent singing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (unfortunately out of our video camera’s view because of where we were stationed, but you can see/hear her on the district’s recording of the ceremony, 41 minutes in):

WSHS principal Brian Vance introduced valedictory speaker Sam LeBaron, one of 18 valedictorians listed on the program, and then the district official, dignitaries, and school administrators who also were onstage, concluding – after a final “spelldown” – by presenting the class to School Board President (and West Seattle resident) Gina Topp:

Here’s another view of the tassel-turning ceremony, led by a group of grads onstage:

Memorial Stadium will still be in construction next year; the 2027 graduation-ceremony locations have yet to be announced.