The Ravenscroft Alumni Association officially ushered in its newest members on Tuesday, May 19, during the annual Alumni Association Welcome Dinner. Held in the Olander Center for Student Life at the A.E. Finley Activity Center, the event marked the official transition for the Class of 2026 from students to lifelong members of the Ravenscroft alumni network.

The evening bridged the past and the future, featuring insightful presentations from Hadley Crookenden ’21 and Jessie Tesh ’05. These returning alumni shared candid stories of adulthood, offering the seniors practical wisdom on handling independence, navigating career paths, and maintaining resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.

Before the night concluded, the seniors took part in one of Ravenscroft’s most cherished pre-graduation traditions: the presentation of class scarves by their advisors. 

After taking their class photo on the steps of the Olander Center, the Class of 2026 proved they are already highly skilled at time management—and prioritizing a good beat. After the photo, a massive contingent of the graduating class made a swift exit to attend a Pitbull concert.

Those who stuck around enjoyed signing yearbooks; a final opportunity to exchange memories and well-wishes ahead of graduation.

The Ravenscroft Alumni Association is proud of the Class of 2026. It looks forward to supporting them in all of their future endeavors.

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