Keith Country Day School held its 53rd annual commencement May 28 at Rockford University’s Maddox Theatre.
The class of 2026 included 13 seniors who will continue their academic journeys at colleges and universities across the country, including the University of Illinois, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Columbia College Chicago, according to a community announcement.
Collectively, the graduating class earned almost $9 million in merit-based scholarships recognizing excellence in academics, athletics, leadership and the arts, according to the announcement.
Rigorous graduation requirements
Keith Country Day School excels in college preparation, including extensive coursework in science, math, English, social studies, foreign languages, speech, college counseling and community service…