Celebrating Excellence: MHS Class of 2026 Honors Conclave!

 

Marana High School proudly hosted the Class of 2026 Honors Conclave, a special evening that recognizes the achievements of this year’s graduating seniors who have gone above and beyond throughout their high school journey. Congratulations to the MHS Seniors honored:

Top 10 Academic Seniors

1. Leah Hindman, Valedictorian
2. Donny Patton, Salutatorian
3. Abril Herrera Vazzquez
4. Xander Ultsch
5. Alexi Powell Excalante
6. Santiago Robles
7. Hayden Owen
8. Karsyn Hopkins
9. Layla Unger
10. Alexander Reyes

Seniors of the Year

• Brooke Barcalow, Administration
• Ayden Mansfield, Career and Technical Education
• Layla Unger, English Department
• Cactus Singer, Fine Arts Senior
• Xander Ultsch, Math Department
• Kiliana Jones, Physical Education
• Raina Nevels, Science Department
• David Acosta Chavez, Social Studies Department
• Adrian Sanchez, World Languages Department
• Reagann Stevens, Exceptional Education
• Owen Proper, Male Athlete
• Roxi Singer, Female Athlete

United States Military Enlistments

U.S. Air Force

• Mason Edwards
• Haeley Watkins
• Javon Hawkins
• Andrew Bedoya

U.S. Army

• Jenna Altieri
• Sebastian Aroz
• Andres Barron
• Jared Johnson
• Emma Stockton

U.S. Army National Guard

• Ashley Corcoran
• United States Army ROTC
• Gunnar Clagg

United States Marine Corps

• Marteen Baeza
• Alejandro Burd
• Christian Caudillo
• Aiden Rookhuizen
• Marcus Torres

United States Navy

• Dylan Hedlof
• Jeraldo Lopez
• Justin Navarro
• Rene Pesqueira Jr.
• Alyssia Robles
• John Slusher

Navy ROTC

• Nathan Wine

Marine Corps Scholarship of Excellence

• Mason Pyle

Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Excellence

• Ethyn Robledo

Marine Corps Distinguished Male Athlete

• Andrew Toy

Marine Corps Distinguished Female Athlete

• Malaysia Roebuck

Arizona State Seals

Arizona Seal of Arts

• Isabella McConnell, Dance
• Zaylee Peck, Dance
• Lauryn Ramsett, Dance
• Marcy Robles, Dance
• Ashley Corcoran, Music
• Shannon Deyo, Music
• Blake Fields, Music
• Leighton Mack, Music
• Isaac Montano, Music
• Alexander Williams, Music
• Robin Bernhard, Theater
• Estrella Bowman, Theater
• Macy Ferguson, Theater
• Alexander Reyes, Theater
• Marlah Beasley, Visual Art
• Jester Gilmore, Visual Art
• Hailey Martinez, Visual Art
• Cactus Singer, Visual Art
• Rayne Sinks, Visual Art
• Sophia Clark, Vocal
• Lyla Schaeffer, Vocal

Seal of Biliteracy

• Zaima Guerrero, Biliteracy
• Abril Herrera Vazquez, Biliteracy & Civics
• Seal of Personal Finance
• Adrian Sanchez, Finance
• Sidney Campos, Finance
• Ashlyn Dahnke, Finance

National Technical Honor Society for Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Neva Carrasco, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Melanie Duarte-Dominguez, Dental Assisting
• Wyatt Knittel, AgriScience
• Isabella Manriquez, Welding
• Josiah Turley, AgriScience
• Faith Walker, Law and Public Safety

MHS 2026 Scholarship Recipients

MUSD 2340 Foundation Scholarships

• Sara Edmonds
• Abril Aherrera Vazquez
• Jessica Rosthenhausler
• Layla Unger
• Dereck Uy
• Isabella Valenzuela
• Nikza Valle Othon
• Rae Yee

Marana Baha’i Scholarship

• Carlie Borjon-Espinoza, Academic & Public Service
• Santiago Robles, Academic & Public Service
• Keirra Menehune, CTE & Public Service

Dove Mountain Rotary Club Scholarship

• Katherine Diep
• Braidyn Berry

MUSD Spears Future Business Leaders Scholarship

• Rae Yee

Marana Alumni Association “Pay It Forward” Scholarship

• Michael Bernstein
• Katelynne Hendrickson
• Layla Unger

2026 Sherry Cervi Youth Barrel Racing Championship Scholarship

• Jacie Dunham

Arizona State University Alumni Association Medallion Scholarship

• Macy Ochoa

Dominic Romero Scholarship

• Owen Proper

Casa Adobes Rotary Club Scholarship

• Clay Aubuchon

Robles Junction Equine Events Rodeo Queen Academic Scholarship

• Dakota Hyatt

National Football Foundation of Southern Arizona

• Sadie Brown

Community Foundation of Southern Arizona

• Dereck Uy

Full List of Academic Merit Scholarships
Scholarships were awarded from multiple universities

It was a night to spotlight the well-rounded excellence of our seniors and the bright futures they’re stepping into. Congratulations to the entire Class of 2026!