As the school year comes to an end, the Class of 2026 is preparing to leave behind the hallways they have walked through for the last four years. The senior decision posts that once seemed so far away are now filling timelines every day, reminding everyone that graduation is no longer “someday.” It is here. While it is exciting to see classmates accomplish their goals, it is also bittersweet realizing that the people we grew up with are about to begin completely different lives.
This year’s graduating class is heading in every direction imaginable. Some students are staying close to home, while others are moving across the country to chase bigger dreams. Together, the senior posts tell the story of a class full of ambition, talent, and determination.
One thing became very clear while looking through the commitments: Connecticut schools dominated the list. Many seniors chose to remain in state, proving that success does not always mean going far away.
Top States Represented
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- New York
The most popular destination by far was the University of Connecticut, with dozens of seniors planning to attend next fall. Other Connecticut schools also appeared repeatedly throughout the page.
Top Schools Chosen
- University of Connecticut
- Southern Connecticut State University
- CT State Community College
- Sacred Heart University
- Temple University
School colors flooded the commitment posts, but a few stood out the most throughout the class page.
Top Colors Seen
- Blue
- Red
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple
Although many students stayed nearby, others are preparing for major moves to cities and campuses far from home.
Top Cities Students Are Heading To
- Storrs, Connecticut
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Miami, Florida
The Class of 2026 also showed strong interest in careers focused on helping others, especially in healthcare and science.
Top Intended Majors
- Nursing
- Business/Finance/Marketing
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Psychology
- Engineering
Some classmates are staying just a few minutes from home, while others are heading thousands of miles away for college.
Most Distant Schools
- University of Southern California
- University of Oregon
- San Diego State University
- University of Miami
- University of Colorado Boulder
Athletics also played a huge role in many seniors’ futures. Many student athletes committed to continue their sports at the collegiate level, including rowing, volleyball, soccer, football, basketball, swimming, lacrosse, and track and field across Division I, II, and III programs.
Looking through every senior post feels exciting, but emotional at the same time. Behind every college sweatshirt is a story: late nights studying, difficult decisions, personal struggles, family sacrifices, and dreams that started long before senior year. The Class of 2026 may soon leave BMHS, but the memories, friendships, and impact they made here will remain long after graduation day.
No matter where life takes this class next, one thing will always stay true: once a Senator, always a Senator
