Seniors Aleah Crew, Mia Garcia, Jayden Hourani, Evelyn Paik, Dalia Nachshon, Shanelle Thompson, Josephine Lee, Brandon Fan, Kate Luengo, and Melina Sibal pose for a photo on the dance floor at prom. (Photo by Michael Espinoza)
(Top left) Brandon Fan will be attending UC San Diego, with a major in business economics and hopes of pursuing a career in business. Fan is also an IB diploma candidate, has dedicated four years to varsity water polo at FUHS, and has participated in community service through both FSLOBS and Scouting America as an Eagle Scout. (Top right) Kaden Lee will be attending UC Berkeley, with pre-law as his intended major and career focus. Along with being an IB diploma candidate, Lee has participated in community service through the Fullerton Service League of Boys (FSLOBS). (Bottom left) Madeline Capp will be attending Georgetown University, with a major in international relations and public policy. She hopes to one day practice law. Capp, along with being an IB diploma candidate, has dedicated numerous hours to community service and collaboration through organizations such as Assisteens, where she serves as the chairwoman. (Bottom right) Sam Esterson will be attending UCLA, majoring in biology and minoring in film. He hopes to follow a pre-med track while also pursuing art specialties. Along with being an IB diploma candidate, Esterson has served over 400 hours of community service at Tara’s Chance Equine Therapy. Esterson has also pursued an interest in aviation, logging both solo and cross country flights throughout his high school career.
The Class of 2026 will be the final group of “Indians” to graduate from Fullerton Union High School before the school officially adopts its new Red Hawks mascot over the summer. The graduation ceremony will be hosted in the Fullerton stadium May 27 at 7 p.m.
Seniors are required to attend graduation rehearsal in the stadium on May 26 at 8 a.m. in order to get familiar with graduation procedures. It is recommended that students park in the Fullerton College parking structure located on Lemon Street. Arrive early to avoid traffic congestion. Seniors will also receive their guest tickets (each student will receive 10) at the conclusion of the rehearsal.
Seniors must arrive at 5:30 p.m. on the day of graduation at the front of the gymnasium. Failure to arrive on time will result in an absence from the ceremony in its entirety. Students will also be required to check prohibited items, including cell phones, cameras, purses, food, drinks, gum, party items such as noise-makers and confetti, and other miscellaneous items as they enter the stadium.
Seniors may only wear approved tassels, honor stoles, and medallions. Non-school issued accessories, inappropriate caps and gowns, and inappropriate footwear (bare feet) will not be permitted. FUHS administration recommends that students wear non-platform shoes, to decrease risk of injury and falling, as well as to bring their intended shoewear to the graduation rehearsal for practice. For students who wish to wear high heels, it is especially encouraged to wear them for rehearsal.
At the ceremony, valedictorians Kaden Lee and Brandon Fan and salutatorians Madeline Capp and Sam Esterson will be speaking. ASB president Shanelle Thompson, vice president Audrina Gomez, and senior class president Elysee Hua will also be speaking on behalf of the graduating class of 2026.
(Left) Shanelle Thompson will be attending Indiana University, with a major in nursing. She has hopes of one day working in the medical field or exploring public policy and law. Along with being involved on campus as a four year consecutive ASB member, Thompson has been involved in off-campus service as the co-president of Interact Club, Serving Senior Citizens Club, and also volunteers at St. Jude Hospital. (Center) Elysee Hua will be attending Cal State Fullerton, majoring in communications with hopes of one day pursuing a career in social media marketing. Hua has served as an active member of the ASB program for four consecutive years, especially working as a social media coordinator. (Right) Audrina Gomez will be attending Cal State Long Beach, majoring in sociology, with an intent to pursue a career in administration and leadership roles at the high school level. Gomez has been an active member of the ASB program, serving most notably as both the ASB executive president and vice president throughout her high school career.
