June 18, 2026
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Guilford Vol. XXIX Iss. 25
Guilford Grads Urged to Build Community, Do Good By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
The Guilford High School Class of 2026 will look to its future with a sense of community and commitment to spreading good in the world following its graduation ceremony on the evening of June 12. While the evening was a joyous affair for
the community, graduates were unexpectedly gifted with diplomas that included the incorrect year of their milestone, with certificates displaying the year 2025. On behalf of the district, Guilford Public Schools Superintendent Paul Freeman expressed “regret” about the error that “will be corrected immediately” with new diplomas mailed to graduates.
“We are sorry if it in any way detracts from our graduates’ accomplishments or the celebration of a wonderful graduation day,” Freeman said. The first student speaker was valedictorian Ethan Parker. The graduate’s speech was a poem he wrote “set thousands of years See Guilford Grads page 11
Congrats, Class of 2026
Meghan Ferrara is ready to lead the school she loves............................2
Clearing New Heights Diglio has set the State Open record while repeating as pole vault champion.....................................20
Members of the Guilford High School Class of 2026 toss their caps into the air following commencement exercises June 12 on the Guilford Town Green.
Photo courtesy of John Steady Photography
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Postcards from Afar Susan Cornell wraps up her threepart travel series to Alaska..........23
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