2026 Salute to Inspiring High School Grads
Congratulations!
That word is wholeheartedly extended to all members of the Class of 2026. It is NIRMV's honor to salute the inspiring grads featured on this website. Amid celebrating past achievements and anticipating future plans, know that we are very proud of you. NIRMV will continue to believe your successes result in a brighter future for everyone.NIRMV Inspiring High School Grads are encouraged to send updates to nirmvdetroit@gmail.com.
Grads we're saluting from the class of 2026
Adonis Hines
Graduated: Detroit Edison ECE High School, Runner Up for Valedictorian
Attending: Saginaw University
Major: Computer Science (CSI) & Coding
Attending: Saginaw University
Major: Computer Science (CSI) & Coding
Winter Jefferson
Graduated: Cass Technical High School
Attending: Wayne State University
Major: Communications
Goals: Work in the career field of public relations and own a nonprofit organization.
Aries Ray
Graduated: Hamady High School - Flint, Michigan. GPA 4.0
Attending: Saginaw Valley University
Goal: BSN in Science to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse.
Attending: Saginaw Valley University
Goal: BSN in Science to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse.
Brooklyn Annette Washington
Graduated: Wylie E. Groves High School
Attending: Saginaw Valley State University
Major: Nursing
Goal: I plan to obtain my Bachelor’s in Science going to Saginaw, work two years in ICU at a hospital, then get accepted in a school and graduate as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Diamond Washington
Graduated: Southfield AT&T
Attending: Ferris State University
Major: Architectural Engineering for a career in interior design
More about Diamond: While in high school Diamond was a flag girl in the marching band, played softball, played flute in the concert band, and was part of C2 pipeline through Wayne State University. Outside of school Diamond attends Unity Baptist Church where she is on the dance ministry and is the youth announcement clerk. She participates in the Zeta Archonette youth group; she's a past secretary, and now social media chair person. Diamond also participates in the Deemettes youth fraternity, where she is the past Princess Matron, and now the Princess Secretary.