Holley seniors start final year of school with fanfare, parade

Photos by Tom Rivers: Mia Thom paints “2026” on the windows of a car this morning before the start of her senior year. About half of the class was treated to breakfast by parents at the Holley Firemen’s Field before they drove to school in a parade of seniors.

HOLLEY – Seniors are starting their final year at Holley Central School with much fanfare. The seniors were treated to breakfast pizza, Timbits and other snacks before the start of the school day. Then they decorated cars with “2026” messages before lining up in parade to the school parking lot.

It’s an annual tradition that goes back a decade or so. The seniors’ parents make the breakfast at the Holley Firemen’s Field. The seniors then decorate their cars and head to school for their final first day.

“It gets everyone together to start the year,” said senior Mia Thom. “It’s the beginning of the end.”

Cadence Lujan was up extra early today for the senior breakfast and the parade to school.

Chelsea Bowen drives to school with “2026” painted on her car window. She welcomed the chance to be with her friends before the start of the school day. The Holley Police Department provided an escort to start and end the parade.

Cassidy Bowen puts some window paint with a message celebrating the start of her senior year.

Many of the seniors, including Kohle Pachla (center), have their parking spaces decorated for their senior year at Holley.

The vehicles carried messages to celebrate the Class of 2026 and highlight students’ passions at Holley Central School.