Program

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Complete WSHS Program

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WSHS Diploma Presentation Order

Order of Ceremony

Processional - Westerville South High School Orchestra, Lauren Edwards, Director 
     (Remain standing) 

Pledge of Allegiance - Mark Chavez and Derek Deichert - 2026 Class Officers
     (Remain standing)

National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” - Soundsation
     (Remain standing)

Welcome - Mike Hinze, Principal

“A Future to Mold into Your Home” - Niti Bhattarai

"One Last Song” - Soundsation

"Nearsighted” - Rodav Kalengayi, 2026 Class Officer

Principal’s Remarks and Presentation of Class - Mike  Hinze, Principal

Acceptance of Class - Kristy Meyer, President, Westerville Board of Education

Conferring of Diplomas - Angie Hamberg, Superintendent

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Audience Note: The Class of 2026 requests that you join them in sharing a dignified, respectful and orderly commencement. As diplomas are presented, we ask the audience to hold all applause until we have called each name. Families and friends are encouraged to silently stand in recognition of their graduate. This silent recognition will allow every family to hear their graduates name called. Thank you.

Awarding of Diplomas

Alma Mater - Senior Soundsation Member
     (Please stand)

Closing Remarks - Mike  Hinze, Principal

Turing of the Tassel - Imani Akita, Amanda Pham, Cedar Yau - 2026 Class Officers

Recessional - Westerville South High School Orchestra