‘Fortitude And Resilience’: Escambia Westgate Class Of 2026 Celebrates Graduation

May 16, 2026

The Escambia Westgate School Class of 2026 graduated on Friday.

“These students have demonstrated going forward each and every day with fortitude,” Escambia County Public School Superintendent Keith Leonard said. “We are very, very proud of each and every one of you. We know the obstacles that you have overcome.”

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“High school graduation is a major achievement, and these students have overcome many obstacles to get to this point,” Escambia Westgate Principal Cathy Rudd said. “Each student here needed courage and resilience to get to where they are today.”

The Escambia Westgate Class of 2026 graduates were:

  • Jonecia Azarian Brown
  • Coryeon W. Carter
  • Jordan Lee Devries
  • Thomas James Flintroy
  • Alexzandria Marie Green
  • Hugh Atticus McClean
  • Michael Edward McElroy
  • Aidan Michael Neal
  • Darious Syncere Polingo
  • Nahki Allen Stewart

Escambia Westgate School serves students from pre-K through high school with varying exceptionalities.

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Comments

4 Responses to “‘Fortitude And Resilience’: Escambia Westgate Class Of 2026 Celebrates Graduation”

  1. Bonnie Exner on May 16th, 2026 5:13 pm

    Of all the graduations in Escambia County, this one stands out as the most special and endearing because of these special dedicated students that achieved a milestone…KUDOS to them, their teachers and support staff, and their parents who carried them along the way! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

  2. Dean Dagen-Daw on May 16th, 2026 10:40 am

    Congratulations to each of you. Such an achievement! Wishes for a bright and successful future.

  3. Jean on May 16th, 2026 9:04 am

    Congratulations to each student and his/her parent for your perseverance and graduation.

  4. Teresa A Comparetta on May 16th, 2026 8:09 am

    Congratulations to all the graduates. May the people in the world view all of you with what the All Mighty gifted to you in your soul.





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