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A tradition that began in 2010 to honor Elgin High School graduates continues. The award recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni awards are:
• Adam Muery, Elgin High School class of 1994, business and professional achievement;
• George Wesley Smith Jr., Washington High School class of 1963, community service;
• Ashton Howell, Elgin High School class of 2007, education;
• Malford Milligan, Elgin High School class of 1978, social services and the arts.
The EISD Distinguished Service award was presented to Cheryl Thomas.
