It’s That Time of Year—Sponsor a Senior!

Once again, the Sentinel-Times is proud to announce that it is that special time of year — the time to celebrate and honor the graduating seniors of Rooks County! The Sentinel-Times will be highlighting the Stockton, Plainville, Palco, and Natoma High School Classes of 2026 in its annual graduation feature, which will appear in our Thursday, May 14th issue.

This year, there are 15 seniors from Stockton, 29 from Plainville, 5 from Palco, and 8 from Natoma— and every single one of them deserves to be recognized.

That’s why we are calling on local families, businesses, groups, and organizations to step up and sponsor a senior. Your support makes it possible for us to showcase these remarkable young men and women as they close this important chapter of their lives and take their first exciting steps into the future.

Sponsoring a senior is a wonderful and meaningful way to show your pride in our community’s next generation. Whether you are a local business looking to show your community spirit, a family member bursting with pride, or an organization that believes in investing in young people, this is your opportunity to make a graduate feel truly celebrated.

Please don’t wait— spots fill up quickly! To sponsor a senior, call the Sentinel-Times at 785425-6354 no later than Friday, April 24th, so you are not left out.

Let our graduates know just how proud Rooks County is of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. As they walk across that stage and turn the tassel, let’s make sure every senior in our community knows they are seen, supported, and celebrated.

Congratulations to the Classes of 2026—we can’t wait to honor each and every one of you!