ASHLAND, Mass. - Keefe Regional Technical School celebrated its 205 graduates in the Class of 2026 tonight at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland. The class leaves prepared for a wide range of paths: 61% will pursue post-secondary education, 37% are entering the workforce or apprenticeships, and 2% will serve in the military. Destinations include MIT, George Washington University, UMASS Amherst, IBEW Local 103 and the United States Armed Forces.

Jessica Zanchi of Holliston, valedictorian and Programming & Web Development graduate, is headed to MIT. "At Keefe, I learned how to balance AP classes, sports and work without sacrificing the things that matter to me," said Zanchi. "I was able to succeed academically and still show up fully in the rest of my life. That balance is something I will carry with me for a long time."

Victoria Silveira Graumann of Framingham, salutatorian and Health Careers graduate, will attend Clark University. Class Counsel representative Brody Cashman of Ashland will attend George Washington University.

The Class of 2026 also marked a milestone for Keefe Tech as the first class to include graduates from the school's HVAC-R program. "This program represents what Keefe Tech is all about: connecting students to growing workforce opportunities in our communities," said Joe Flynn, Director of Career and Technical Education. "HVAC-R is a high-demand field, and we are proud to prepare students to step directly into that need."

Keefe Regional Technical School serves students from Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick. To learn more about Keefe Regional Technical School, visit keefetech.org.