KC H.S. Senior Commencement Speakers

Graduation was held at Karns City High School on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at

Diehl Stadium, Karns City High School at 7:00 pm. The following were the senior commencement speakers.

Mason Bell

Valedictorian and Senior Class President

Parents: Adam and Jessica Bell of Chicora, Pa

Senior Activities: President of Senior Class, Ski Club President, National Honor Society President, Peer Leadership, Extreme Leadership

Senior Awards: Valedictorian, West Point Cadet, AGLOA National Champion, Excellence in Computer Science & Technology, High Honor Roll, Honor Sash

College: West Point Military Academy

Major: Undecided

Title of Speech: “Spot It: A Meaningful Search:

Jessica Rodgers

Salutatorian

Parents: William and Mylissa Rodgers of Cowansville, Pa

Senior Activities: National Honor Society Vice President, Varsity Volleyball Member, Varsity Softball Member, Track and Field Member, Student Athletic Trainer, Student Council Member

Senior Awards: WoodmenLife Award, Zachary Evankovich & Family Memorial Scholarship, AGOLA National Champion Team Member, High Honor Roll, Honor Sash

College: Gannon University

Major: Physician Assistant Sciences

Title of Speech: “Go Fish: Reaching for New Opportunities”

Nathan Hess

Senior Class Vice-President

Parents: Roger and Billi Hess of East Brady, Pa

Senior Activities: Student Council President, Senior Class Vice President, Ski Club Vice President, Peer Mentorship Program; National Honor Society Member, Believer in Christ Member

Senior Awards: Good Citizenship Award, Honor Roll, Honor Sash

College: Butler County Community College

Major: Accounting

Title of Speech: “Know When to Hold “Em”

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More about the Karns City Class of 2026 can be found at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/karns-city