Class of 2026 Highlights - Bladensburg High School

The Class of 2026 at Bladensburg High School continues to demonstrate outstanding achievement, with more than $26 Million in scholarships earned by the senior class.

Service and leadership remain a defining strength of this cohort, with several students surpassing 300 service learning hours, including Rossmary Carranza Fuentes, Assitan Dembele, Messi Nigus, and Hena Sultan.

Academic and scholarship accomplishments include:

• Messi Nigus, recipient of the prestigious University of Maryland, College Park Banneker/Key Scholarship (full ride)
• Victoria Adebisi, accepted to Princeton University
• Aniya Patterson, who competed in the National CCAP Cooking Competition and earned $4,500 in scholarships

Career and technical education pathways also shine this year, with students achieving professional certification and workforce readiness:

• Aaron Acero-Pedroza, Jerhemy Aguilar Flores, Aislynn Diaz, Skali Guzman-Saavedra, Allan Lainez, and Angel Palma are now fully licensed barbers
• Pedro Alvarenga, Jonadab Franco, Steven Arevalo, Elmer Martinez, Brenda Chavez, and Jef Mendez were awarded scholarships from the Foundation of Applied Construction Technology for Students (FACTS), ranging from $500–$1,000

The Class of 2026 reflects a powerful blend of academic excellence, career readiness, service leadership, and perseverance—continuing to elevate the legacy of Bladensburg High School.