06/16/2026
Soft Landing Missoula is so proud of the 2026 High School graduates! Each of these students has shown incredible dedication, growth, and resilience, and we are honored to celebrate this milestone with them.
Wakati arrived from Tanzania in 2017 and has been part of the Soft Landing community ever since. A leader on and off the field, he thrived at Loyola and is now headed to the University of Montana to study Business on an academic scholarship.
Margrate, who came to Missoula from Zambia, has been a dedicated student and active community member throughout her time here. After graduating from Hellgate with honors and staying involved in track and Girls Leadership Council, she is excited to begin Pre-Nursing at UM.
Amani graduates from Hellgate with a strong desire to keep learning and growing. She is focused on improving her English as she works toward her goal of attending college in the future.
Mohammad has been a hardworking and vibrant member of the Missoula community since arriving from Syria. Now a Hellgate graduate, he is looking ahead with big dreams of pursuing acting and becoming a movie star.
Gloria, originally from Congo, has grown into herself during her time in high school while building meaningful friendships along the way. She now plans to continue her journey at Missoula College, where she will study Pre-Nursing.
Khadija quickly became a leader in her school and the Soft Landing community after arriving from Syria. After graduating early from Hellgate, she is headed to the University of Montana to begin her studies on the Pre-Law track.
Nuria has balanced hard work and ambition as a member of the Missoula community and now as a Hellgate graduate. Currently working as a CNA, she hopes to continue her path in emergency services in the future.
Photo Credit to: Helen Rolston-Clemmer & Natalia Boise