LHS Graduation to be held Saturday, May 9

Seniors at  Lennox High School will be receiving their diplomas at 10 a.m. this Saturday, May 9 at the Lennox High School gymnasium. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with the seniors to meet in the cafeteria by 9:30 a.m. Guests are asked to use the activities entrance for the graduation ceremony. 

Valedictorians this year include Josephine Plucker and Eli Highum. Josephine is the daughter of Mike and Kari Plucker. She was involved in track, tennis, National Honor Society and culture club during her time at LHS. She plans to attend South Dakota State University to major in human biology on the pre-med track after high school.

Eli is the son of Allison and Bret Highum. Eli was involved in basketball, golf, and National Honor Society while in high school. He plans to attend college after graduation. 

Salutatorian is Alia Temme. Alia is the daughter of Jesse and Angie Temme. She participated in cheer, National Honor Society, culture club, and art club throughout high school. After graduation, Alia plans to serve in the Army National Guard and attend college to pursue a career in architecture. 

For a complete listing of the LHS Class of 2026, see the special publication inserted in this week’s newspaper composed by the LHS Pep-a-graph staff. 

Prior to graduation, the 2026 seniors will be holding a Senior Walk through the halls of Worthing Elementary, Lennox Elementary and the LWC Intermediate on Friday, May 8, beginning at 9 a.m.