For years, these faces have been a familiar part of life in New Glarus. They filled classrooms, competed on fields and courts, performed on stages, volunteered in the community, and created memories that will remain long after graduation day has passed. Now, as the Class of 2026 prepares to take its next steps, we pause for a moment to celebrate this milestone and the people behind it.

Each portrait on this page captures more than a senior photo. Together, they tell the story of a class standing at the threshold of adulthood, carrying with them the lessons, friendships, challenges, and accomplishments that shaped their journey. Some will head to colleges and universities, others to careers, military service, apprenticeships, or adventures yet to be defined. Wherever life leads them, they will always share this common beginning and a hometown that will be cheering them on.

Gracie Lynn Atkinson

Gracie Lynn Atkinson, child of Dale and Jodi Atkinson, will be attending Winona State University for nursing.

Andrew John Austin

Andrew John Austin, child of Jaime Austin and Ryan Engelbrecht, and Bart and Tonya Austin, will be completing an apprenticeship and pursuing a career in the HVAC industry.

Kyler Lester Benson

Kyler Lester Benson, child of Kris and Caleb Laeser Benson, and Kevin and Tina Benson, will be pursuing career and education opportunities after graduation.

Xander Germaine Scott Benton

Xander Germaine Scott Benton, child of Marcia Kippley and Scott Benton, will be attending Madison Area Technical College for Automotive Performance.

Johnna Ellen Blum

Johnna Ellen Blum, child of John and Angie Blum, will be working as a CNA and pursuing a degree in Animal Science.

Anna Marie Boyle

Anna Marie Boyle, child of Daniel and Jennifer Boyle, will be attending Madison Area Technical College's transfer program.

Rylee Rae Kottke Brooks

Rylee Rae Kottke Brooks, child of Harmony Brooks and Paul Kottke, will be pursuing career and education opportunities after graduation.

Cloe Jade Brown

Cloe Jade Brown, child of Andrew and Sarah Brown, will be attending UW–Madison pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology.

Luke Jonathan Burton

Luke Jonathan Burton, child of Kimberly Burton and the late Charles Burton, will be attending Edgewood University to major in Nursing.

Patrick J. Butler

Patrick J. Butler, child of Tony and Kelly Butler, will be entering the workforce.

Dylan Colstad

Dylan Colstad, child of Eric and Erica Colstad, will be attending UW–Platteville to study Animal Sciences with plans to become a large animal veterinarian.

Helena Crennell

Helena Crennell, child of Dagmar Crennell and Brandt Grob, and Peter Crennell, will be attending UW–Platteville pursuing a degree in Animal Sciences.

Addison Faith Deegan

Addison Faith Deegan, child of John and Becky Deegan, will be attending Madison Area Technical College for Nursing.

Emerson Brooks DeRouin

Emerson Brooks DeRouin, child of Brendon and Tacy DeRouin, will be attending UW–Madison to study Marketing.

Jaycee Jo Dimaggio

Jaycee Jo Dimaggio, child of Courtney Hilgers and Dan Dimaggio, will be completing a hairstylist apprenticeship.

Addison Disch

Addison Disch, child of Donna and Brandon Legler, and the late Travis Disch, will be attending the Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness in Madison for cosmetology.

Lily A. Ellestad

Lily A. Ellestad, child of Marie Najdowski and Jacob Riggs, and Joseph Ellestad and Jackie Faulkes, will be attending UW–Milwaukee to study Biomedical Science on a pre-med path.

Josie Emond

Josie Emond, child of Bethany Storm and Tim Emond, will be attending UW–La Crosse to pursue a major in Biology.

June Endicott

June Endicott, child of Kris and Sarah Endicott, will be attending the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and become a Registered Nurse.

Sonja Lorraine Engen

Sonja Lorraine Engen, child of Brandon and Sara Engen, will be attending UW–La Crosse to study Marketing.

Kennedi Lauryn Esser

Kennedi Lauryn Esser, child of Brian and Melissa Esser, will be attending the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, to major in Retail Merchandising.

Piper Lee Faber

Piper Lee Faber, child of Kristin and Cory Faber, will be attending Arizona State University to study Architecture.

AJ Fleener

AJ Fleener, child of Julia and Tim Fleener, will be attending UW–Milwaukee to study Art Education with a Theatre minor, with plans to become an art teacher and theatre director.

Amy Paige Flesch

Amy Paige Flesch, child of Edward and Stacey Flesch, will be attending UW–Whitewater to study Psychology with a potential minor in Studio Art.

Amelia Mae Geib

Amelia Mae Geib, child of Kevin and Jessica Geib, will be attending Edgewood University to pursue a degree in Data Science and Mathematics.

Adrianna Rose Gruenhagen

Adrianna Rose Gruenhagen, child of Becky and Joe Gruenhagen, will be attending Carroll University to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.

Stella Elizabeth Hauser

Stella Elizabeth Hauser, child of Leah and Nic Hauser, will be attending The Salon Professional Academy for Cosmetology.

Dayton Alan Hendrickson

Dayton Alan Hendrickson, child of Felicia Patterson, will be entering the workforce.

Mara Elizabeth Hoida

Mara Elizabeth Hoida, child of Jacob and Shannon Hoida, will be entering the workforce.

Carissa Howell

Carissa Howell, child of Ericka and Ben Howell, will be attending the Aveda Institute for Esthiology.

Glen William Grant Hubbard

Glen William Grant Hubbard, child of Gregory and Melanie Hubbard, will be attending UW–La Crosse.

Isaac Martin Ingwell

Isaac Martin Ingwell, child of Adam and Katy Ingwell, will be attending UW–La Crosse to major in Accounting.

Brendan Keith Jelle

Brendan Keith Jelle, child of Mike and Katie Jelle, will be completing an apprenticeship and pursuing a career in the construction industry.

Grady M. Johnson

Grady M. Johnson, child of Stacy and Jesse Johnson, will be attending Edgewood University to pursue a degree in Nursing.

Milo David Johnson

Milo David Johnson, child of Stacy and Jesse Johnson, will be attending UW–Platteville to study Civil Engineering.

Michael Scott Jones

Michael Scott Jones, child of William and Elizabeth Jones, will be completing a fire protection technician program at Madison College and interning with the Verona Fire Department.

Addison M. Kammerud

Addison M. Kammerud, child of Josh and Devon Kammerud, will be attending UW–Stevens Point to major in Elementary Education.

Taylor Kempfer

Taylor Kempfer, child of Dannielle Kempfer, will be attending Blackhawk Technical College to pursue a degree in Farm Business and Production Management.

Leo Kendrick

Leo Kendrick, child of Beth Blahut and the late Roch Kendrick, will be backpacking in the Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska this summer and then, in the fall, will be pursuing a technical diploma in the Construction and Remodeling program at Madison Area Technical College.

Degan Scott Klassy

Degan Scott Klassy, child of Scott and Alysha Klassy, will be continuing his career advancements in auto body mechanics with Hesgard Collision Center.

Katelyn Elizabeth Kleeman

Katelyn Elizabeth Kleeman, child of Greg and Erin Kleeman, will be entering the workforce.

Skye Kuhl

Skye Kuhl, child of Bryan Kuhl and Tracy Harrison, will be attending Madison Area Technical College to become a Veterinary Technician.

Madison Martinelli

Madison Martinelli, child of Tony and Cindy Martinelli, will be attending Madison Area Technical College to become a Veterinary Technician.

Thomas Duane Marty Johnson

Thomas Duane Marty Johnson, child of Brandon Johnson and Rachel Marty, will be attending UW–Madison to study Personal Finance.

Ayden L. McCoy

Ayden L. McCoy, child of Serena McCoy and Casey McCoy, will be pursuing career and education opportunities after graduation.

Aidan McMannes

Aidan McMannes, child of Corrin and Brock Reeson, and Andrew McMannes and Amanda Wolfe, will be attending UW–La Crosse to major in Accounting.

Ashlin Mihlbauer

Ashlin Mihlbauer, child of Bryan and Karisa Mihlbauer, will be attending UW–La Crosse to major in Finance.

Savanah L. Minter

Savanah L. Minter, child of Amanda and Jeff Minter, will be attending St. Cloud State University to pursue a degree in Meteorology.

Zackary J. Moldenhauer

Zackary J. Moldenhauer, child of James and Chris Moldenhauer, will be pursuing a career as a full-time firefighter and EMT.

Sawyer O'Flanagan

Sawyer O'Flanagan, child of Ryan and Danette O'Flanagan, will be attending UW–Milwaukee to major in Architecture.

Jordan Lynn Oehlhof

Jordan Lynn Oehlhof, child of Ryan and Lori Oehlhof, will be attending Madison Area Technical College to pursue a degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Cooper Olson

Cooper Olson, child of Jennifer Ortiz and Steven Olson, will be working for North American Mechanical HVAC.

Evie J. Parkinson

Evie J. Parkinson, child of Lucy and Simon Parkinson, will be attending UW–Whitewater for one year before transferring to UW–Madison to pursue a degree in Engineering.

Will Pinnow

Will Pinnow, child of Jaime and Maia Pinnow, will be attending the University of Iowa to major in Finance.

Landon Pope

Landon Pope, child of Rachel Marzen and Corey Pope, will be attending UW–Whitewater to major in Business.

Braden Uriah Rear

Braden Uriah Rear, child of Chris and Angie Rear, will be attending UW–Milwaukee to study Business.

Noah Roach

Noah Roach, child of Matthew and Amber Roach, will be attending UW–Platteville to major in Civil Engineering.

Matt Roth

Matt Roth, child of Bob and Michelle Roth, will be attending the University of Minnesota to major in Kinesiology.

Abigail Ryan

Abigail Ryan, child of Michael and Kellie Ryan, will be continuing her career in the Navy and completing training as an Air Rescue Swimmer.

Theron Andrew Schneeberg

Theron Andrew Schneeberg, child of Mark and Chantel Schneeberg, will be attending UW–Milwaukee.

Ethan Seffrood

Ethan Seffrood, child of Kim and Chris Seffrood, will be attending UW–La Crosse studying Exercise and Sport Science.

Jaiden Richard Sidwell

Jaiden Richard Sidwell, child of Nathan and Nicole Sidwell, will be attending UW–La Crosse to major in Criminology and minor in Criminal Justice.

Elizabeth Anne Smith

Elizabeth Anne Smith, child of Mark and Laura Smith, will be attending Gustavus Adolphus College to pursue a major in Elementary Education.

Nicholas J. Sonntag

Nicholas J. Sonntag, child of Steve and Jill Sonntag, will be attending UW–La Crosse to major in Accounting and Finance.

Tatem Michael Stampfli

Tatem Michael Stampfli, child of Mike and Ellen Stampfli, will be attending UW–La Crosse for a degree in Business.

Landon Matthew Stelter

Landon Matthew Stelter, child of Matt and Anita Stelter, will be attending Madison Area Technical College, studying Physical Therapy.

Jeremy L. Stietz

Jeremy L. Stietz, child of Jillian Stietz-Busch and Dan Busch, will be joining the National Guard.

Tikeh Nkellefack Tazeh

Tikeh Nkellefack Tazeh, child of Ngii and Yvonne Tazeh, will be attending UW–Madison to study Biochemistry.

Coleden Thompson

Coleden Thompson, child of Phil and Lori Thompson, will be working as an electrician while attending Madison Area Technical College to pursue training in electrical studies.

Nolan Turner

Nolan Turner, child of Matthew and Allison Turner, will be attending Madison Area Technical College.

Jackson C. Umhoefer

Jackson C. Umhoefer, child of Charles and Casey Umhoefer, will be attending Georgetown University to major in International Politics.

Azik Weisheit

Azik Weisheit, child of Steve and Jen Weisheit, will be attending UW–Whitewater to earn a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship with plans to become a business owner.

Ella Louise Woodmansee

Ella Louise Woodmansee, child of Thomas and Samantha Woodmansee, will be attending UW–Madison to major in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Evelyn Christine Zander

Evelyn Christine Zander, child of Robert Teasdale and Carrie Zander-Lancaster, will be studying welding and earning industry certifications at Blackhawk Technical College.

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– Photos courtesy New Glarus School District

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