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Slideshow: Bethel sends off the Class of 2026

KYUK | By MaryCait Dolan,

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

Published May 15, 2026 at 11:51 AM AKDT

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

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Bethel's Class of 2026 rides down Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway in the annual Senior Parade. May 14, 2026.

Gabby Hiestand Salgado

Bethel's Class of 2026 enjoyed plenty of sunshine as they made their way through town in the annual Senior Parade on May 14. Friends, family, and community members lined the route to cheer them on. Bethel Regional High School's graduation ceremony takes place on May 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!