May 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Class of 2026COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Vestaburg Community School and presents
The Class of 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONy
Thank you to all who have made this possible...
Vestaburg Community School
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Lynn VanSickler - President
Joann Spry-Virgo – Vice President
Carol Herman - Trustee
Renae Caudill – Trustee
Larry Koutz – Trustee
Daryl Deverney – Trustee
Brian Zinn – Treasurer
Brandon Hubbard – Superintendent
Founders, Dallas and Anita Bell
Dr. Frank Sebastian
The Families of the Class of 2026
Commencement
Processional
Pomp and Circumstance
Pledge of Allegiance - Christopher Aiden Gargus
Welcome - Daryl Crawford Center Director
Student Speaker - Shamoni Northern-Swanigan
Introduction of Keynote
Speaker - Daryl Crawford, Center Director
Keynote Speaker - Jim Schipper
Presentation of Diplomas - Daryl Crawford
Teaching Staff
Tassel Turn - Daryl Crawford, Center Director
Closing - Daryl Crawford, Center Director
Class photo following the ceremony
2026 GRADUATES
Adilyn Joy Battjes
Adrian James De'Prix Moore
Alesia Rose Rodriguez
Allia Jade Trierweiler
Amber Michelle VanDam
Amiya Na'shay Rounds
Angel Sosa-Parra
Analicia Mari Encarnacion
Angelica Maria Moran
Anna Jo Koops
Anthony Michael Kellogg
Arisabel Renee Ottly
Ashtian Michael-Rae' Huey
Austin Eugene Stinson
Belani Barajas-Gutierrez
Branden Lee Morris
Brian Michael Herrmann
Briana Herrera
Chad Everett Burns Jr.
Dannion Lewis Hogue
Dashari Monique Totten
Devin Andrew Townes
Devin Hernandez
Devin Vaughn Stanton
Eliana Suge Castanon
Elizabeth Christina Ferrer-Cerriteno
Emma Rose Barker
Gene Thomas Snyder Jr.
Isabella Mercedes Torres
Jahiem Jakarr McBride
Jailisha Laniya Swanigan
JaLesa Lelia Smith-Hernandez
Jayleigh Mae Miilu
Jovan Nahum Garcia
Juan Valentin Torres Gonzalez
Julia Elba Morales
Ka'mari Lee Harris-Swanigan
Karleigh Rae Griffee
Keegan Keith Figures
Koi Serenity Dean
Kyla Alise Herrmann
Lauren Grace Postma
Lilian Adela Mendoza Valerio
Lillian Dawn Heidsma
Lily Belle Meyers
Lily Marie Crow
Lydia Skii Graham
Madeline Kay Crowder
Makayla Lee Rahn
Makeen Amir Simmons
Max Colby Crawford
Maxwell Keller Bass
Michael Isaac Seguira
Naomi Arlet Cerros Palatzin
Natalie Ann Meyer
Nevaeh Ana'Lejia Love Nixon
Raelynn Kay Ricord
Salma Giovanna Singleton
Samara Anisse Samoei
Sataya Monia McBride
Sean Michael Jones
Serenity Denise Gant-Wade
Summer Grace Fuller
Tristan Abdiel Treviño Reyes
Wyatt Samuel Moore
Yanexis Odelin
Zion D'sean Harris
About the Keynote Speaker
Jim Schipper
It is my pleasure to have Jim Schipper with us this evening as our keynote speaker. Jim was adopted at 11 months of age by a loving family and grew up in Middleville, MI. After graduating from high school, Jim attended Calvin University, where he played basketball and baseball. Here Jim met his future wife, Leah. Jim and Leah have been married for 38 years and have two adult children and one grandchild.
Professionally, Jim founded Schipper and Osterink Wealth Management, which he started 30 years ago. Jim was an NCAA Division 1 basketball referee for over 30 years. Jim and his wife, Leah, attend Fifth Reformed Church. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family.