We are so proud of the 2026 class of graduating seniors! These young adults are leaving high school having built an ethic of service leadership, and with many hours of experience learning to work as a team and make a difference for their community.
Hands4Hope 2026 Cord Awardees
The coveted Royal Blue and Orange Hands4Hope Service Cord is awarded to seniors who have served at least 160 hours cumulatively over all 4 years in high school. This year’s awardees are:
- Tania Thomas, Vista del Lago High School – 635 hours
- Carissa Pham, Oak Ridge High School – 411 hours
- Lily Hinkle, Ponderosa High School – 847 hours
2026 Graduating Seniors
The following seniors are all active participants with Hands4Hope. We bid them best wishes as they continue their journey, and invite them to continue involvement through our Alumni Association!
💙indicates that the graduate held a youth leadership role in Hands4Hope
El Dorado High School
Olivia Beckett 💙
Elizabeth Hernandez
Koa Stevens
Jayden Viernes
Folsom High School
Sienna Normoyle
Oak Ridge High School
Harmony Aceves
Emily Bain
Danika Marie Berera 💙
Jalene Bui
Kaya Charles
Cassandra Conner 💙
Aidan Goodier
Evan Groves 💙
Tavian Gutierrez 💙
Damian Kurtiz
Siena Maher 💙
Jillian Mao 💙
Cadence Murdoch
Alex Newman
Sophia Oliveira
Denise Penaflor
Carissa Pham 💙
Ava Reyes
Ava Wallace
Vinz Zepeda
Ponderosa High School
Lily Hinkle 💙
Parker Berry
St Francis High School
Kylie Scott
Union Mine High School
Becca Anderson
Raquel Beas 💙
Madelyn Mercurio
Vista del Lago High School
Emily Harrop 💙
Lenna Moore 💙
Tania Thomas 💙
Kenny Yang
Sahil Trivedi
Mira Loma High School
Kevin Wu
