Panaca Nevada Stake honors 2026 seminary graduates

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Graduating seniors from throughout the Panaca Nevada Stake were recognized Sunday evening during the 2026 seminary graduation program, celebrating four years of dedication to scripture study and religious education through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The ceremony was presided over by President Sean Stewart and conducted by Cody R. Tingey. Tatelyn Perkins served as pianist and Camille Lamb as chorister. The evening opened with the hymn “Do What is Right,” followed by an invocation offered by Alivia Walch.

Student speakers Jesse Stewart and Jackson Free shared remarks during the program, while the Panaca 2025-26 Seminary Council performed an “FSY Medley” musical number accompanied by Perkins. Additional remarks were shared by Mindy Anderson, and attendees also viewed a message from President Dallin H. Oaks.

During the evening, graduates were recognized individually as diplomas were presented to students from wards throughout the Panaca Nevada Stake.

Photo courtesy by Jill Hansen, 2026 Seminary Graduates gather in Stake Ceremony.

Graduates included Emily Truman and Lillian Segler from the Caliente Ward; Samantha Mathews, Daniel Miller, Morgan Miller and Alivia Walch from the Crystal Springs Ward; Todd Hansen, Lynda Elaine Hatch, Ember Moffitt and Trevor Thiriot from the Joshua Tree Ward; Benson Bleak and Ava Markarian from the Meadow Valley Ward; Tatelyn Perkins from the Panaca Spring Ward; Jackson Free from the Pioneer Ward; Jacob Watkins, Audrey Graf, Camille Lamb and Renee Poulson from the Pioche Ward; and Jesse Stewart from the Purple Sage Ward.

The seminary program is designed to help high school students strengthen their testimonies of Jesus Christ through daily scripture study and gospel learning while balancing academics, extracurricular activities and family responsibilities.

The evening concluded with closing remarks from President Stewart, the congregation singing “How Firm a Foundation” and a benediction offered by Renee Poulson. Family members and friends then gathered afterward in the cultural hall for refreshments and fellowship as they celebrated the graduates and their accomplishments.