Visions Hosts First-Ever Senior Sunrise
The Class of 2026 alongside their families, friends and Visions staff, came together at 5:45 a.m. on August 22 at our new building to celebrate the start of their final high school year. This early morning gathering provided students with the perfect opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces as they prepared to embark on their senior year journey.
As the Visions community enjoyed a relaxed morning together, students shared donuts, pastries, and juice while parents gathered around the coffee bar. Students and families arrived from across Northern California in order to make the event. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect as everyone watched as the sun rose at 6:15 a.m., creating a memorable backdrop for this milestone moment.
Students expressed how meaningful the event was in building their Class of 2026 community, united by their shared excitement for the year ahead. Daniel H. addressed his classmates, setting the tone for their senior year by sharing real-world advice and explaining how this gathering would establish the standard for everything to come in their last year at Visions.
“Wherever you are, just embrace your position, Visions is a great school, [do things like], have a good relationship with your teachers, meet new people, and socialize. This could be a great year for all of us. This is a great way to kick off the year,” said Daniel.
Hear more from our student speakers below!
Daniel H. (Class of 2026)
Jessica K. (Class of 2026)
Whether students were starting their very first day at Visions or have been with us since previous years, together everyone united to create our Class of 2026.
Throughout the morning, students eager to build new friendships were invited to collaborate on a class banner design, with each person adding their own signature or creative touch. The spirit of connection extended beyond the formal activities as students naturally began exchanging fashion tips about their D.I.Y. Class of 2026 jeans and shirts, while one creative student even crafted a Class of 2026 photo frame to share with everyone.
These moments of collaboration and creativity demonstrated exactly what happens when Visions creates the space for connection: students naturally step up and do remarkable things on their own.
Keenya Powell, Visions CTE Coordinator said that this event gave an opportunity for students to experience something never offered at Visions before.
“Watching some of our students bring in their Senior year together was amazing. Many of them thought they wouldn’t get to experience this time honored tradition and realizing that this may be their last ‘first day’ of school had them treasuring the moment,” said Keenya.
Sunrise Champions
It takes a special person to wake up before the sun comes up. We would like to recognize our Visions Sunrise Champions that were moving in the dark setting up before our students arrived.
Thank you to Ron Thomas, Keely Adams, Matt Patterson, Sarah McFarland, Shannon Alward, Gregg Moses, Andrea Leuschen, and Christina Fischer for their support in setting up. The sunrise event successfully launched the Class of 2026 into their final year with a strong sense of community and purpose.