TRANSMOUNTAIN GRADUATES LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL WITH A HEAD START ON COLLEGE
(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – June 09, 2026) — Transmountain Early College High School celebrated the accomplishments of 76 graduates as members of the Class of 2026 crossed the stage prepared to continue their educational journeys with a significant head start on their college careers.
The Class of 2026 exemplifies the mission of early college education, with students earning not only their high school diplomas but also college credentials through the school's partnership with El Paso Community College. Graduates earned a combination of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, with several students completing their college degrees as early as Fall 2025.
Leading the Class of 2026 was Valedictorian Trager Sebastian Simpson, while David Grey Flores earned the distinction of Salutatorian.
The campus also recognized Michael Blaine Bermudez as the All Transmountain Boy and Mackenzie Rose Knerl as the All Transmountain Girl.
Members of the Top 10 Percent Honor Graduates included:
• Michael Blaine Bermudez
• Jesua Castaneda
• Faith Ray-Lynn Contreras
• Adan Garcia
• Karla Garcia
• Marley Marquez
"Our graduates have demonstrated extraordinary determination and commitment by successfully balancing high school and college coursework. They leave Transmountain with valuable experience, college credentials, and the confidence to achieve their goals. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished."
The achievements of the Class of 2026 reflect years of dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. Whether continuing toward bachelor's degrees, entering specialized career pathways, or pursuing other educational opportunities, Transmountain graduates leave high school with a strong foundation and a remarkable accomplishment already in hand.
El Paso ISD congratulates the Transmountain Early College High School Class of 2026 and wishes its graduates continued success as they begin the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys.