Ellsworth High School has announced their 2026 Honor Parts.

Graduation will be held on Friday, June 5th.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026

Kaylee Bagley - Valedictorian

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Kaylee Bagley/Ellsworth High School
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Kaylee Bagley is graduating with a 101.74 grade point average over her four year career at Ellsworth High School. She took twenty Honors, Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment and Early College classes. Kaylee will graduate with a STEM Academy Diploma in the medical pathway and has earned 27 college credits. She was the Maine Principal’s Association Principal’s Award winner and had many other academic and school awards.

Kaylee also played four years of varsity soccer, basketball and softball and was named captain in all three sports her senior year. She has also been recognized for conference awards in all three sports including First Team All Big East in basketball. Kaylee is the daughter of Shawn and Christine Bagley of Hancock and she will attend the University of Tampa to study Biochemistry/Pre-Med.

Jovi Nightingale-Salutatorian

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Photo Jovi Nightingale/Ellsworth High School
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Jovi Nightingale is graduating with a 101.61 grade point average over her four year career at Ellsworth high School. Jovi took sixteen Honors, Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment classes. She is graduating with over 25 college credits.

Jovi was selected to represent Ellsworth High School at the Maine Youth Leadership Conference and has since been  on their board. She was a member of the Math Team and Robotics Team but her true passion was on stage singing and acting where she shined, being in multiple theatre productions and was selected for All State Chorus three times. Jovi is from Blue Hill and is the daughter of Brad Nightingale, Rachel Nightingale, Megan Nightingale and Peter Belinsky. She will study Commercial Music and Business at Liberty University.

Molly Smith ”Graduation Choice Speaker”

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Molly is graduating from Bridge Academy where she earned over 20 college credits and she earned her CNA license. She is a four time state champion in winter cheering and also played soccer. She has her own photography business. Molly is the daughter of Chris and Megan Smith of Hancock. She is attending Husson University in the fall to study Marketing Communications

Cooper Mitchell “Class Night Choice Speaker”

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Cooper was the EHS soccer goalkeeper the last four years and played tennis for four years. He was a captain for both teams his senior year. Cooper was a 1st team All PVC soccer selection and a Northern Maine Class B Regional All Star selection. He also received the YMCA Teddy Saunders award. Cooper completed the Law Enforcement program at Hancock County Technical Center. He is the son of David Mitchell and  Kelli Casey of Ellsworth. He plans to attend the Southeast Lineman Training Center

Note - We would like to feature the Honors Parts for all High Schools in the Greater Bangor area and Downeast Maine. Please email the information to chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com Any questions please call him at 207-469-8660.

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