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ALPENA – On Wednesday, the Alpena Public Schools issued a statement to honor the senior class that will be graduating this weekend.

“We salute our graduating class of 2026 at and look forward to their many future accomplishments which will impact our community, state and country,” the press release says. “We have 242 candidates this year between Alpena High and ACES.”

Alpena High School:

Class colors are Mossy Green ~ Powder Blue ~ Sunset Orange

Class flower is Light Purple Lilac

Class song is You’re Gonna Go Far” ~Noah Kahan

“You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” ~ Jim Carrey

Aces Academy

Class flower Peonies and Orchids

Class song is “Good Riddance” ~Green Day

Class quotes “Keep calm, take a breath, and prepare for what’s next” and “Dream big, graduation is just a new beginning to life!”

AHS graduation is Sunday at 1:30 pm at Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field.

ACES graduation was at Art in the Loft on Wednesday.

Graduation is a ticketed event due to space limitations and not open to the public.