Graduates line up at the start of the 2026 Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

As she gets to center stage, Tahira Chimarro Torres opens her gown to reveal an Ecuadorian flag at the 2026 Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Students cheer for their fellow graduates from the audience during the Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Graduates leave The Shed and greet friends and family at the close of the 2026 Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Graduates turn their tassels and celebrate their achievement at the close of the 2026 Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

School name: Taconic High School

Graduation location/ date: Tanglewood, Friday, June 12, 2026

Number of Graduates: 186

Salutatorian Hunter Bentz walks on stage during the Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Salutatorian: Hunter Bentz

Valedictorian Gavin O’Donnell speaks at the Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Valedictorian: Gavin O'Donnell

Principal Matt Bishop applauds students during his speech at the Taconic High School graduation ceremony at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Memorable moment: Principal Matt Bishop commended the 2026 graduates for empathizing with and accepting differences in each other, forging strong connections. “Your strength is the bonds you’ve created with each other,” Bishop said. “Your best and happiest moments have lived in real friendships.”

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