148 Students Graduate from Hopkins School

On the morning of Friday, June 5, 2026, under warm sunshine and clear skies on the Hill, the largest graduating class in Hopkins history received their diplomas, surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff.

Before 148 members of the Class of 2026 took to the stage, the audience enjoyed powerful speeches and musical performances. 

The ceremony began with an Invocation by Reverend Joseph MacNeill, Chaplain of St. Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University. 

Gabriel Ciminiello, President of the Class of 2026, delivered the Salutatory Address. Reflecting on the growth and resilience of his classmates, Ciminiello encouraged graduates to embrace uncertainty, continue taking risks, and support one another as they move forward. Speaking about the spirit of the Hopkins community, Ciminiello offered a new motto for the Class of 2026: “Hopkins, ‘We Try!’” in reference to how members of the Class of 2026 were marked by an adventurous knack for trying new things and exploring endeavors outside of their comfort zones.

“The beauty of everything we partake in is not in its completion nor its conception. It's in the failures and the hiccups. It's in the smallest victories. Every limp or crawl forward,” said Ciminiello.

Ciminiello closed his speech with a short performance of the song “High School Musical” as the audience clapped and sang along.

Valedictorian Michael Illuzzi reflected on the power of curiosity, adaptability, and human connection. After opening his remarks with an intentionally AI-generated introduction as a way to show its staleness and lack of humanity, Illuzzi emphasized the uniquely human qualities that define meaningful experiences and relationships. He encouraged classmates to embrace uncertainty and remain open to growth, noting that young people should not feel pressure to have everything figured out. 

Illuzzi concluded by challenging graduates to carry forward the lessons they learned from their teachers and mentors.

“Stay agile, stay curious, stay connected, and together, let's change the world,” he said.

Head of School Matt Glendinning addressed the graduates by reflecting on the remarkable journey of a class that experienced both a global pandemic and the emergence of artificial intelligence during their years at Hopkins. He praised the Class of 2026 for their resilience, achievements, and commitment to one another, describing them as “a mature, sophisticated, deeply bonded group of seniors.” Glendinning highlighted the class’s academic, athletic, artistic, and service accomplishments before encouraging them to embrace the opportunities ahead.

“Whatever path you take, you are likely to encounter new ideas, new people, and whole realms of study and thought that you didn't even know existed.”

Following the speeches, Gwen Evans ’84, Chair of the Hopkins Committee of Trustees, accompanied by Joshua Young, Head Adviser to the Class of 2026, delivered diplomas to each graduating senior.

Below is the full list of Hopkins graduates.

Kyle Robert Abrahamsen *

Liam Thomas Acton

Emilia Phyllis Adams *

Arjun Yash Agarwal

Maggie Elizabeth Alford

A’nai Li Alvarez

Mikoto Araki-Siegenfeld

Bar Miriam Avraham

Hana Beauregard

David Wayne Benedetto

Samantha Lara Bernstein 

Quinby Peter Berry

Micah Michael Zamir Betts

David Miłosz Blair

Sara Juliana Blank

Maximilian Seon Il Blechinger *

Zane Nikolai Bourne

Consuelo Campos Bowman

Morgan Malinda Brushett

Mia Grace Callot 

Luna (Tai) Taina Candelario

Brennen Krygier Catino

Joaquin Edmundo Cespedes 

Aiden Francis Johung Chan

Ripley Maluma Chance *

Aurora Jane Chevalier

Bodhan Sankara Chiravuri *

Gabriel Alexander Ciminiello

Rania Mrinaalini Das

Haley Ann-Helen Dean

Lillian Renee DeGregorio

Dylann Delgado

Rocco John DeMaio III

Hektor DeSilva

Marco Enzo Dias

Avani DiLuna

Lucas Isaiah Downes

Liliana Katherine Dumas *

Féréol Konstantin Faure

Caitlin Frances Fearon

Jake Sandor Fejos

Christopher Liu Feng

Tosca Kathleen ffrench

Nathan Yitayew Fikadu

Aedan Paul Flanagan

Samuel Rush Forman

Maximiliano Segundo Frias

Emily Anne Fridman *

Arthur Christopher Fusscas

Eric Christopher Fusscas

Max Marius Solal Gagliardi *

Rueben Gitelman

Gabriel Nile Goodman 

Chloe Ava Gordon *

Emelyn Whitney Anne Gray

Alyson Henderson *

Ryann Nichole Holden *

Vivian Yingyi Huang

Amelia Kyra Hudonogov Foster

Oliver Alexander Hudonogov Foster

Gemma Catherine Iaccarino

Sean Patrick Llamzon Iheanacho

Michael Savin Illuzzi *

Lucy Morgana Kavanaugh

Andrew Rodney Keisman

Iman Jamal Khan

Caryn Haeun Kim *

Eliana Jaqueline Klane *

Maeve Eleni Doherty Klatell *

Benjamin Harold Grauer Kruger *

Lila Rio Kus

Ava Mei-Fei Kwok *

Sydney Jane Laganza

Jasmine Olivia Lansdale-Alexander

Christopher William Lee

Edel Lee

Miriam Rachel Levin

Nathan Arthur Levitt

Ivy Ayr Lewis *

Ilana Renee Lewitton

Benjamin Cole Li

Bryan Jiajun Li

Isabelle Li

Livia Zimo Liu *

Jingheng Lu *

Bridgett Mancilla

Marlon Xavier Gohara McFerren *

Nia Inez McKeithen

Neil Nirav Mehta

Oliver Lino Melnick

Ruby Liora Meyers *

Rohan Jignesh Modi

Olivia Greer Mokotoff

Liam Peter Mordas

Moupriya Mukherjee

Zara Nat

James Anthony O-Dowd

Aerin Lorelai O’Brien

Thomas Ryan O’Connell

Vera Ayekor Okyere

Malini Emu Parikh *

Anvi Pathak

Molly Powers *

Lucas Edgardo Ragaza

Matthew Alfredo Ragaza

Abigail Lujayn Rakotomavo

Riya Rao *

Samuel Zev Ridky

Gabriella Anne Rinaldi

Jayda Marie Robik

Marcus Alexander Rosario

Charles McElligott Russell

Ava Le Catherine Salzano

Thomas Junzhe Sang

Alexandra Marie Schneider

Veena Surya Gupta Scholand 

Emily Lin Shaw *

Eloise Woolston Sheffield

Eva Nebyat Shewaye-Merayo

Jack Thomas Siders

Josie Sophia Sirowich

Sarah Marie Solazzo

Finn Coltrane Sommer

Elona Leah Spiewak

Sean Robert Studley

Andre Sun

Liam Waldemar Teel

Thooyan Srini Thirumaran 

Terrell Marshall Tolson

Nicole Sterling Tooker *

Adam Frederick Tuchmann

Cora Giselle Turk-Thomas *

Dylan Kuval Underkofler

Shriya Vaid

Julia Kathleen Van Der Aue *

Veronica Adriana Vece

George Elias Vlandis

Jose Carpio Walters

Chloe Wang

Olivia Wang

Kofi A.B. Ward

Henry Louis Weinstein *

Noah Percy Whalen

Audrey Mae Williams

Mateus J. Witczak

Alan Ziqi Xu

Claire Xiran Xu

Angela “Rain” Zeng

* Cum Laude