(Congrats, FTSV High School Grads! Published 6/11/2026) First Tee – Silicon Valley extends the warmest of congratulations to our Class of 2026 High School Graduates. We are so proud of their accomplishments and all the hard work these students have put into their journeys toward graduation. You earned this!
Many of our seniors have been in our program taking classes each year for the past 4–13 years. They have also served as junior volunteer coaches and taken part in our Junior Council. They have each played a significant role in building and shaping the supportive, inclusive community that future teens will continue to enjoy.
We are going to miss them — but we are so excited for what lies ahead!
At FTSV, we believe every kid and teen deserves the chance to build inner strength before the world demands it, to find the joy that comes with feeling confident in their own skin before the world makes it feel difficult, and to access experiences and spaces where leadership and personal growth happen. We strive to equip our participants with the tools to be people of high character — and this Class of 2026 is a shining example of exactly that.
Congratulations, seniors!
Elena Alegre – University Oregon
Varnika Arun – NYU
Jennifer Barrientos – Saint Olaf
Vikrant Bhende – University of Indiana
Lucas Chen – Stanford University
Natalie Chen – Stanford University
Khaton Ho – De Anza College
Joey Jang – University of San Diego
Alonso Jose – Fordham
Walton Li – Emory University
Diyaan Mehta – University of Michigan
Alexander Sanchez –
Evan Santoso – Carlton College
Kristin Tang – Gonzaga
Julia Villa – Cal Poly SLO
Marissa Wei – Ohio State
Kayden Wong – University of San Francisco
Amaris Zarate –
Seniors, we strongly encourage you to join our First Tee – Silicon Valley Alumni Club and the First Tee Alumni Network to stay connected with First Tee graduates around the country. To join or contact our Alumni Coordinator Nancy Rivera – [email protected]
