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Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, which serves students in Sumner, Hartfield and Buckfield, has announced the class of 2026’s top graduates.

Gunnar Hicks and Gaven Parson, both of Sumner, are valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Graduation will be held in the high school gymnasium at 6 p.m. June 12. This year, 39 seniors will graduate from the school.

Gunnar Hicks, of Sumner, valedictorian, is the son of Dylan Hicks and Katie Capponni. He will attend the University of Maine and major in mechanical engineering. (Courtesy photo)
Gaven Parsons, of Sumner, salutatorian, is the son of Donald Parsons and Jennie Herrick. He will attend Central Maine Community College and major in exercise science. (Courtesy photo)
Alyssa Breton, of Hartford, is the daughter of Kevin Breton and Shannon Breton. She will attend Central Maine Community College and major in health science. (Courtesy photo)
Carrigan Principe, of Livermore, is the daughter of Dan Principe and Cherish Principe. She will attend Salem State University and major in criminal justice. (Courtesy photo)
Sarae DeVoe, of Sumner, is the daughter of Michael and Liz DeVoe. She will attend the University of Maine and major in civil engineering. (Courtesy photo)
Chloee Bennett, of Buckfield, is the daughter of James and Chris Bennett. She will attend Central Maine Community College and major in health science. (Courtesy photo)
Ethan Lebrun, of Sumner, is the son of Jonathan and Casey Lebrun. He will attend the University of Maine at Farmington and major in psychology. (Courtesy photo)
Ethan Dutil of Buckfield is the son of Todd Dutil and Rene Garcia. He will attend Central Maine Community College and major in Business. (Supplied photo)
Neil Haylock, of Hartford, is the son of Isaac and April Haylock. He will attend the University of Maine and major in cybersecurity. (Courtesy photo)
Blake Muller, of Buckfield, is the son of Neal and Danielle Austin. He will enter the workforce employed by Cianbro. (Courtesy photo)

Nicole joined Sun Journal’s Western Maine Weeklies group in 2019 as a staff writer for the Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. Later she moved over to the Advertiser Democrat where she covers...

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