Graduation night at Belle Vernon Area
Belle Vernon Area graduates Isabella Williams, Joselynn Wray, Daniel Younker, Willa Zarichnak and Alyssa Zimmaro proceed into James Weir Stadium for commencement ceremonies Thursday evening. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Valedictorian Madison Grisnik, right, and Salutatorian Grace Ruschak proceed into James Weir Stadium alongside fellow Belle Vernon Area graduates during commencement ceremonies Thursday evening. Jeff Helsel / MVI
Joselynn Wray smiles toward the crowd as she and fellow Belle Vernon Area graduates are led to their seats during commencement ceremonies Thursday evening at James Weir Stadium. Jeff Helsel / MVI
Belle Vernon Area graduates process across the field at James Weir Stadium during commencement ceremonies Thursday evening as the stadium scoreboard displays the year 2026. Jeff Helsel / MVI
Belle Vernon Area High School hosted commencement ceremonies Thursday evening for the Class of 2026 at James Weir Stadium.
There are 182 graduates this year.
Madison Grisnik was named valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Grace Ruschak was named salutatorian. Jeff Helsel / MVI
