Holly Alumni Event Celebrates Role of Graduates in Success of Bronchos, Holly Community

Holly Area Schools, Holly, MI — June 23, 2026

For more than a century, Holly Area Schools has set aside time each year to celebrate Holly High School alumni as role models of success who support current Broncho students and the entire Holly community.

Earlier this month, more than 120 Holly High School alumni attended the 126th Holly High School Alumni Banquet and Reunion held at the new, state-of-the-art Holly Middle School. At this year’s event, the Class of 1976 celebrated its 50th class reunion, the Class of 1966 celebrated its 60th class reunion, and the Class of 1956 celebrated its 70^th class reunion. The event was catered by the Holly Area Schools food service program. 

Class of 2026 valedictorian Palmer Setera was named recipient of the R.H. Bravender Math Award at the event.

“Our alumni play a critical role in our Broncho community, and we celebrate their continued success and positive influence on our students,” said Laura Oldaugh, Holly Area Community Enrichment Center director and secretary for the Alumni Committee. “I would like to personally thank everyone who made this very special event possible for our alumni and school community.”

As part of the event, the alumni received a student-led tour of the new middle school, which opened at the start of this past school year. The new school was made possible by the generosity of voters who approved the district’s 2022 Bond and continue to play an active role in the success of all Bronchos.

The new school building, located on the district’s Karl Richter Campus, is a world-class facility that provides safe, flexible and innovative learning spaces that help prepare students for bright futures and careers.

“This was a truly amazing evening celebrating our Broncho alumni, who provide a positive model for our students and support our continued efforts to prepare all Bronchos for the in-demand careers of today and tomorrow,” said Superintendent Scott Roper. “We thank them for their ongoing commitment to our students, district and Holly community.”

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