Class of 2026 Graduation
March 14, 2026
Introduction and Welcome
Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal – Centennial High School
Leadership Johns Creek – Leadership in Action
Elizabeth Warren – Leadership Johns Creek
Recognition of Distinguished Guests
Homer Rice Perseverance Award
Congratulations to the Graduates
Bridget Thorne, Fulton County Commissioner
Keynote Speaker – SLJC Alumni Member
Anastacia Stoynov
Class of 2026 Blue Team Speakers
Spoorthi Kakarla, Johns Creek High School
Shaurya Attal, Chattahoochee High School
Vishal Varma, Northview High School
Amber Qian, Chattahoochee High School
Elliot Shin, Centennial High School
School Board Comments
Kristin McCabe, President, Fulton County School Board
Secretary of State Ambassadors Recognition
Zara Duque Vasquez
Class of 2026 Green Team Speakers
Anay Bahukhandi, Innovation Academy
Ishita Tyagi, Chattahoochee High School
Aanya Shah, Northview High School
Karly Johnson, Mt. Pisgah Christian School
Class of 2026 Blue Team – Cords and Certificates Presentation
Class of 2026 Green Team – Cords and Certificates Presentation
Presentation of Scholarships to Class of 2026 Members
Michael E. Bodker Leadership Award - Prinsha Chanda
Marilyn Margolis Leadership Award - Aadi Shah
Senator Shawn Still Leadership Award - Amber Qian
Keenan Foundation Leadership Scholarships - Shaurya Attal and Zara Duque Vasquez
MacDonald Family Leadership Award - Benjamin Hamann