001He's never Target That's a good one. [Music] hungry. You're looking [Applause] [Music] Yes. [Music] Jason. [Music] little [Music] tragic child. [Music] Avenue [Music] right there. Woo! Tyler! Yeah! [Music] Swing around in the back. [Music] We don't have any water. [Music] Come on. [Music] Come on. [Music] over there. You have a chance. [Music] Jack, you know what? Yeah. [Music] Come on. [Applause] [Music] Yeah. [Music] Oh my god. [Applause] Oh my god. Honey, [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] thank [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Come on. [Music] [Applause] [Music] So Hey, [Music] you're speaking Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Let's go. [Music] [Applause] [Music] He's 39. [Music] [Applause] That's the drill. [Music] Are you guys ready? [Music] I got the number. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] I know. I haven't done
002[Music] I'll bring you back when you graduate. Heat. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] When I first heard about remember. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Please stand for the flag salute followed by the playing of the national anthem. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America to the stand with liberty and justice for all. for my son. [Music] He Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Good evening everyone. Welcome family, friends, staff, and all loved ones to the Otter High School class of 2025 graduation ceremony. I'm Jordan Seymour and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to speak on the behalf of the class of 2025. I would like to extend a thank you to the Ottabon Board of Education, Administration, and Maintenance team for helping to make this special evening possible. I would also
003like to express the immense gratitude we have towards our teachers, counselors, staff, coaches, and loved ones for supporting us during every moment throughout all years. We would not be standing here today without your guidance. As we look around during the ceremony today and try to make sense of how this day has crept up on us, let us not forget the countless moments and challenges that have led up to this one moment. After today, we will have spent approximately 14,000 hours within a school building. During that time, we will we will have all faced challenges and tests of perseverance. I'm sure many of us have felt like we have just experienced the hardest or worst days of our lives during high school. Despite the challenges we face, we were quickly reminded you still have school in
004the morning. Ottabbon High School has ultimately been a constant for us, constantly pushing us through our hard times. The Ottabon High School staff and our friends have supported us and carried us through these moments, putting smiles on our faces, providing guidance, and always giving kindness. This building and these people have seen many seasons of our lives that brought us here today. Let us not forget that in those 14,000 hours and four years encapsulating them, we have had some of the happiest and hardest moments of our lives. Within these bulge, we have laughed, cried, made friends, lost friends, and found ourselves. The biggest constant during this time has been our growth, which leads us to standing here today to the young adult we are at our graduation. As you are walking out of the ceremony today,
005live in the moment of change. Embrace it. Embrace the growth you have made. Celebrate how far you have come and how far you will continue to go. Cherish this very second that you have worked so hard to get to and feel every ounce of pride. You've earned it. Think of all the incredible memories you have made and the bright and opportune future ahead of you. Never be afraid of change. Make more memories. Speak up for what you believe in. Be the best version of yourself. This next chapter is yours to decide. I wish you good luck to all the members of the class of 2025 and their future endeavors. Soak it all in. You've earned it. Congratulations and thank you. Just one year ago, a representative of the senior class of 2024 presented to a
006representative of the class of 2025 dismantled. Symbolic of the high standards and traditions of Alban High School. She made me hold it proudly, guard it carefully, and as our alma moater closed her doors for the last time upon the retreating figures of the class of 2025 to pass it on to the class of 2026, begging her to assume with it all the responsibility it tight. And so I place a shared robe in your hand. It is a symbol of noble ideals. that you fold it proudly and hand it down to your successor. With its shining fold from the heart as the representative of the class of 2026, it is with both pride and humility that I, Witherington, on behalf of the class of 2026, accept this mantle symbolic of the ideals and traditions of high
007school. I am proud in the knowledge that a high honor is conferred upon my class through me and humbled in the realization that such an honor inevitably entails great responsibility. We will strive earnestly to be true to the trust you have placed on us and in our turn we will endeavor to pass this room on to the class of 2020. [Music] [Applause] Good evening. My name is Leo Davis and I've had the pleasure of being the president of the 2024 to 2025 chapter of the National Honor Society. I'd like to start by thanking all the family, friends, and staff members that showed up in support of all our graduates tonight. On behalf of the NHS, I'd also like to thank Mrs. Edgar for all the hard work she's put in as I'm going to begin
008with the recognizing of our members of this chapter. So, I ask that you please rise and remain. Trent Bale, Ellen Brown, [Applause] Abigail Bradshaw, Clark Davis, Ryland, Joel J. [Applause] Mary, [Music] Christopher, [Applause] James, Ashley, Abigail, Elissa, Thomas, Steven, Olivia White, [Music] NHS assistant. [Applause] Through my six years of attending this school, this was the year the National Honor Society was the most involved and successful I've ever seen. And this can be credited to how ambitious our members have grown. So, I thank you guys for that. We didn't just follow the traditional events that NHS hosts and organizes, which include two blood drives in November and March and the honoral celebrations that are held after each party. We decided to create two of our own fundraisers selling gummy bears before midterms and plastic egg jelly
009beans before Easter. And we organized a field trip and egg hunt for the month. We placed two billboards within the school to host our current and upcoming events and oversaw the running of the tutoring program. Our members have committed hundreds of hours to the community through tutoring, assisting classrooms, helping local environmental groups, visiting nursing homes, donating, attending blood drives, and aiding foods. I believe we have fulfilled our responsibility as members of the National Honor Society to uphold the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and caring. I'd also again like to ask to thank Miss Agnar for all she has done for our organ organization this past year. And I would like to thank Mr. Lev as well for listening to our relentless field trip and event proposals. I wish the best of luck to our
010next chapter. I hope you aim to surpass the bar we have set. And to the graduating class sitting here before us, it's been fun knowing you all and I wish you good luck. [Applause] Hey everybody, it seemed that the weather has thankfully held up for this lovely ceremony. First, I'd like to thank all family members, friends, NHS staff, and board of education members for attending Ottabon High School's 2025 graduation ceremony. We are gathered here to mark a time of great achievement and celebration as my class starts a new chapter of their lives. Now, this is usually where God would go on to give everyone an amazing piece of advice to take with them after graduation. But I have something different in mind. I can't offer a lifeanging piece of advice because I am just like
011you, an 18year-old graduate still trying to figure out what it means to be an adult. and the choices along with it. There's no difference between the chairs we sit today where we have all accomplished the same goal, receiving our high school diploma. I don't need to remind you about trying your hardest despite previous failures. You already know that. There's no need to tell you about the importance of determination and showing up. High school has taught you that. However, I'd like to remind you that sadly, life is going to be hard. We are going to make mistakes, some bigger than others. This is all part of growing up and planning out what the dream makes, even if that means starting from scratch. High school has been a practice round, giving us space to discover interesting future
012careers. We learn the secret of procrastination, staying up till 1:00 in the morning to get done that 500word essay. We hoped our 15 minutes staying would get through our English home test time and we were lucky. However, high school wasn't only about getting your work done before the deadline. For some, it was the 6 hours we got to catch up with friends. The school day is less long and boring when you got get to work with somebody who makes you laugh. Even if then the assignment isn't complete till you get home. Homework could wait. You could have a cup of coffee with your friends and catch up. Tomorrow's tested event. The true lesson from high school is not only trying to graduate. Sure, it looks good to start college, but it barely matters. In reality,
013our relationships are the most valuable part of our lives. They all support. These are the common metro lines who need to know location and senior assassins. Some of the people you have met these past six years will be harder for decades to come and cherish these relationships for you never know when you're going to my seventh and eighth grade math teacher. Live by one value during your short time on the server. Make every moment count. I know it's easy, but remember that you are not allowed to worry about the mightiness of life, but to enjoy what it has to offer. Take those risks despite the limitations and despite the self-doubt. You're the only on this earth once, so you might as well make it count. Now, it seems I still managed to give everyone big
014advice, and I thank again for the opportunity to give the speech at Quan High School's 2025 graduation. I would like to end it here with a joke my brother can pick out for the ceremony. Why do you see there's love for the projects? Because it's the only time. And yes, my last name is like Sky and my dad's name is Frank. [Applause] Good evening. I would like to welcome my fellow students, parents, loved ones in the audience, and of course the teachers, board of education, and staff administration here at I think we can all agree that this day is bittersweet. You can all agree our whole high school experience has been bittersweet. We can all remember the bitterness of a kid tapping his pencil behind you too loud. A test of questions that weren't on
015the study guide, losing the love of your life when you were 15, staying up late to finish a project just for the teacher to announce an exception the next day. losing friends you thought you'd have your whole life. And of course, quarantine, we couldn't see each other except during Zoom meetings we definitely paid attention to. But it wasn't all bad. We can also remember the sweetness of getting a grade you were proud of. Having a free day in class talking and playing games. Building relationships with teachers who make you feel seen. Finding a group of friends who make you feel like you belong. And watching those friends be accepted into their dream schools. All the good and bad of these past 12 years have led to this moment. And we won't leave these experiences behind
016when we cross that stage. We will carry them with us. We are all headed on different paths, but none of us are being left behind. We all have so much potential. We have never had more opportunities, more options, more freedom, and more time to choose our paths than we do right now. Graduating might feel scary. You might be thinking, "Oh no, I have to grow up and decide what I want to do with the rest of my life right now or I will have no future." I've felt that way. I think all your friends, family, and yes, even your teachers have felt that way. That fear is normal, but it is not necessary. Replace that fear of the unknown with an excitement for possibility. Tony Robbins once said, "Most people overestimate what they can do
017in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade. Just give yourself time." Let's be honest, most of us have been winging it through high school. And the secret the adults here won't tell you today is that they're all winging it through life, too. So, don't stress trying to figure everything out right now. Life has a funny way of working itself out. So, as we reflect on the bittersweetness of this last moment of high school, I urge you all to embrace the bitter sweetness of life beyond high school. The fear and the excitement, responsibility, and freedom. Take all of it in. Enjoy all of it. This is that scene at the end of the movie where the main character rides off into the sunset. We have no idea where they are headed, but
018we know it's going to be good. Thank you, Good evening, parents, staff, family, friends, the board of education, and of course, my fellow graduates. My name is Ella Bradoff, and welcome to Ottawa High School's graduation ceremony for the class of 2025. To the people sitting behind me, I'd like to take a moment to congratulate you. We did it. moment's finally here. And thank you to all the people sitting before us who played a vital role in our ability to walk across the stage today. I distinctly remember sitting in my fourth grade classroom daydreaming about the 12th grade. Senior year was just a distant thought and graduation unimaginable. Countless times I daydreamed about our senior trip. And every time I watched a group of seniors depart from our field hockey field on senior night, I envisioned
019how I would look strolling across the field saying a final goodbye to Coach K. Things definitely feel different in the moment. I'm sure many of you can relate when I say senior year was nothing like we daydream. Our high school careers are often nothing like we imagined them today. We don't picture the downs that never fail to accompany the ups, the gruesome work it'll actually take to achieve our goals, or the unexpected roadblocks that life loves to throw our way. Undoubtedly, we have spent time attempting to plan out what lies ahead once the ceremony is over. In the same way we attempted to plan out what high school was going to look like for us. Whether you've got everything figured out or you're sitting here feeling unsure of what lies ahead, one thing is for
020certain. Today we step into adulthood. That's a lot of pressure. But think back to all the moments of pressure we faced within the walls of Autobon High School. The stress of attempting to construct a project from Mr. Web or memorizing the entirety of the muscular system for Miss Edgar. The weight of knowing if you don't bring home the curly cup, Thanksgiving might be ruined for a lot of alumni this year. We as a class persevered through all these moments and we grew together. Of course, the whole point of high school is to learn, but I think we ended up teaching each other a lot more than what we learned in the four walls of the classroom. It's an impossible task not to influence one another in some way in our one square mile town. Although
021some people may focus on the annoyances of a small town, such as the fact that news often travels way too fast, there's a lot of beauty we found in our close community. One of my favorite memories of this is when the girls soccer team won sectionals. Everyone in the community showed up for the team and when they won, everyone brushed the field. Students, teachers, family, and friends. You don't have to be playing a sport to feel pride in the green wave. It's moments like this that make up what high school was truly about. The people whose lives we touched and who we learned from. No matter if you are someone who dreaded seeing Mr. Cly and Mr. B every morning as you walk through the dimensions, no offense, guys, or someone who loved showing up
022every day, Oddbon gave us the skills we will now use to navigate the world on our own. Like I mentioned before, the dreams we make for our future often don't pan out. But with the lessons we learned within these four years, we'll be strong enough to make it through. And that is something we will never forget. So, thank you to the people who helped us grow. To my classmates, go out, make bold mistakes, continue to grow, and I'm confident that with what we learn from each other, we will go on to do remarkable things with our futures. Thank you. [Applause] [Music] Good evening ladies and gentlemen, teachers and staff, friends and peers. My name is Francis. It's hard to believe that a few years ago I walked into Ottabon High as a new student, quiet
023and anxious. I walked in. It was my first time I ever felt like I was starting over. I was pretty confident that I was going to arrive and feel alone my whole time. In just a very short period of time, I learned the contrary though. I was growing, learning not just in the classroom, but about myself, about life, about the type of person I want to become. I've met some amazing people, made some unforgettable memories, and felt so much more at home than I ever thought I would. Nonetheless, it's hard to say goodbye, but it's hard for but it's time for us to all take that first step. It's time to move on to achieve our dreams, seize opportunities, and conquer challenges. Even though we are turning the tassel and moving on with our lives,
024we carry with us everything he's supposed to be. I entered all of high a sophomore, terrified to think about his future because it seemed like there was nothing good coming for him. I had been too great of a student the past couple of years, and my confidence was at an all-time low. I wasn't I wasn't convinced that a new school, a fresh start would be enough to get me out of this funk. Everything was new. All the kids seemed to know each other for a very long time. The long straight hallway made it easy for me to find my classes. And the cafeteria where I began making friends was completely different from what I was used to. I began to have hope that maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. It wasn't long until
025I made my way into my first group of friends. And for the first time in a very long time, I felt genuinely accepted by the people that weren't the same ones I've known since kindergarten. I had messed up in my academics previously and dug myself into a really deep hole. Despite that, I was accepted by many and I but I still didn't feel accepted by myself. I felt as if I failed myself and those around me. That was until I met some teachers and staff that helped me regain my confidence. They reassured that despite my laziness and neglected my previous work, that I was smart and that they saw it. I just needed to use my wits effectively and not just when I wanted to. With this mentality, I begin to raise my grades and
026look more positive in the future. I've now regained my confidence and be able to achieve my dream because I'm now going to be attending college for my biology degree to one day hopefully be able to help people like the people helped me. And to my friends and peers, we now stand on the edge of everything we've ever known. It's time for us to take a giant leap into the dark and for each and every one of us to strive for the goals we hope to achieving as children. We should all now take a moment to be proud. part how far we've come to people we become proud of the future we are about to create for ourselves we may all be heading in very different directions chasing very different dreams but one thing we will
027always share in is this chapter of our lives together this place a representations of our effort of our efforts to change the world by becoming smarter and more prepared for the real life has given us more all we need to move on and accomplish our goals now instead of all of high representing us it's time for us to represent all of and prove to everyone what kids from this small region can do. So, let's now move with confidence, with purpose, and with perseverance, still waiting for the best parts of our stories to be read. Congrats, Watabon High, class of 2025. We did it. [Applause] [Music] Why are you ready? [Music] Let me see. [Music] day. I know my way. [Music] coming into here [Music] the moment of the moment. [Music] Give me this moment. This
028moment is moment of my past and make some sense at last. This is the moment when all I' done. All of the dreaming is the day [Applause] [Music] when I live. [Music] This is the moment. This is the And I can open tomorrow. Everything I Everything to fulfill my grand [Music] final [Music] just [Music] I won't look down. I must [Music] the sweetest moment of [Applause] [Music] Hi. Hi, Alex. Good evening everyone. Thank you so much for joining us this evening to celebrate the Ottabon High School class of 2025. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to recognize some of our honored guests this evening. Any active military or veterans, thank you for your service. Members of the Mount Ingram and Ottabban Boards of Education, Ottabban Mayor Robert J. Commissioner, Mrs. Andrew Wendell, Commissioner,
029Mr. Dave Lane mayor, Miss Sue Carney, 9th Commissioner, Mr. Michael Marone, Nathan Fire Chief, Mr. Matthew Frankowski, Autobon Police Chief Mr. David Bower, Reverend Donald Painter, Pastor Steve Martino, Miss Allen, Superintendent of Schools, is not able to be here this evening, but she sends her congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2025. School business administrator, Mrs. Deborah Rockase. Director of special education, Mr. Bessinger, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Bud Ruer, and congratulations on your retirement. Assistant Principal of Athletics, Mr. Anthony Carbone. Congratulations on your retirement. Assistant Principal, Mr. Eric Miller. Assistant Principal of School Counseling, Mr. Daniel Howy, Vice Principal, Mr. Frank Wood, graduation coordinators, Mrs. Lay Drinkhouse and Mrs. Lane Ruth. Autobon High School maintenance grounds and custodial crews. Our administrative assistants, Mrs. Jamie Cavalero, Mrs. Melanie Verazzi, Mrs. Kelly Burns, Miss
030Caitlyn Kums, Mrs. Jill Greeway, and Mrs. Heather Wild, and all the other Mount Ottabon and Mount School faculty and staff who are here with us this evening. like to take a moment to recognize anyone who's unable to be here this evening. I would ask you to have a moment of silence to remember all those individuals who are no longer with us, especially our late teacher, coach, colleague, and friend, Mr. Luke Plaza. Thank you. This is a night of celebration of all you've achieved and all you've overcome and all you're stepping into. Our school's motto, a tradition of pride and excellence, is not just a slogan. It's been your blueprint. You've honored that tradition through your hard work, your leadership, your creativity, and your kindness. You've earned the right to be a proud and tonight we
031honor that excellence. But let me be clear. You are not only walking away from this with memories and diplomas. You're walking away prepared. You're prepared for whatever comes next. Whether that's college, career, military, a gap year, or a path you haven't fully figured out yet. You've already shown you can handle hard things and that matters more than you might realize. Let me share something with you that I heard in the speech. Something I believe that is incredibly important as you move into the next chapter of your life. Studying is hard. Failing is hard. Waking up and going to work early is hard. Struggling to pay your bills is hard. Speaking up is hard. Staying silent when it matters is also hard. There's a reward on the other side of one pain and there is regret
032on the other side of the other. You have to choose your heart. There will always be challenges no matter what you choose. But the hard that leads to growth is worth it. The hard that builds you into what you're meant to be, that's the one you lean into. And here's what many don't realize. Sometimes the best part isn't the end goal. It's the process of getting there. The nights you push through doubt, the times you failed but tried again, the people who stood by you, those moments shape you. Those moments are the reward. So, as you head out into the world, I encourage you to enjoy the process, even when it's messy, even when it's hard, because those are the moments that reveal what you're really made of. Class of 2025, thank you for living
033out our tradition of pride and excellence. You have left your mark at Ottabon High School, and now it's time to leave your mark on the world. You are ready. You are capable. You can do hard things. Congratulations graduates. We are so proud of you. Thank you. Autobon board of education. As the principal of Ottabbon High School, I certify that these students have met all the requirements set forth by the state of New Jersey and the Ottabon Board of Education. They are therefore ready to receive their diplomas, signifying successful completion of their high school career. It is my profound pleasure to present to you the Ottabon High School class of 2025. Hey, Audrey. Ashley Marie Sinatra, Trisha Rose, [Applause] Ella Glen Brown, [Applause] [Music] Joel Marian Jacobski, [Applause] Clark Michael Davis. [Applause] Thomas, [Applause] Christopher William,
034Abigail Quinn, Gradel, the son of Isac. [Applause] Alexa Ray, [Applause] Riley, Lauren, Irwin, [Applause] Francis Ash, [Applause] Jordan Marie Sy, [Applause] Olivia White. [Applause] [Music] Jane Margaret Pony, Josephine Catherine Albanese, [Applause] McKenna Paige Almonds, [Applause] Adriana Dalio, Abigail Fitz Marie Fiddle, [Applause] Pamela Flores, [Applause] Alyssa M. Thomasi, [Applause] Jan Jose, Iola, [Applause] Trent, Dixon, Bennel, Mattaline Barry, [Applause] Joshua Burrell, [Applause] Logan Fner, Mia Blake, [Applause] Paul David Boen, [Applause] Michaela Denise Bonamo, [Applause] Cassidy Liz Bozart. [Music] Let's go in. [Applause] Callie Baldino, [Applause] Alexis Murray Brownley, Brandon Bunnel, [Applause] Elizabeth Hope, [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Dennis Cass, [Music] [Applause] Abigail Lily Calvin, [Applause] Willa Murray Cardone, [Applause] Giana Marie Perry, [Applause] Raven Alexandria, [Applause] Haley Flowers, Jenny Collins, [Applause] Adriana Taylor Coleman, [Applause] Anakah Lee Coleman, [Applause] Amaya Ny. [Music] [Applause] Okay, [Music] now Ian DeAndre
035[Applause] Paulo Travis De [Applause] Marie Defor [Applause] Giana Mat Thomas, [Applause] Nicolina the Thomas, [Applause] Talon Dixon, Debbie, [Applause] Paulo, Aleandro Derzo [Applause] Scott do [Music] [Applause] Angelina Sophia Eckert Vivian Blle Edwards Arian Edston [Applause] Robert Jeffrey Baron [Applause] sincere to John Fon H. Finley [Music] Yeah. Woo. [Music] Oh my god. Ashley May Flynn, [Applause] Lance Kyle Bernest. [Applause] Matthew Aaron Gambo, [Applause] Logan Goen, Antonio Roland, Evan J. [Applause] David Hawk Strange, [Applause] George Michael Heler, Ronald Homo, [Applause] Joanna Grace Island, [Applause] Adnan Draa, Ava Marie, Juliana. Let's go. Let's go, Ava. Nicholas Constantino [Applause] Anelo Had Maline Kurt. [Applause] [Music] Haley K. Herbert, [Applause] Francis, Joseph King, [Applause] Adam Joseph, [Applause] Sophia Levine, [Applause] Lily Bell Lump [Applause] Alexander W. Lers [Applause] Samson Lynch [Applause] Kimberly Lopez [Applause] Lillian Maywell, Avery Lindell, Briana Alysa
036Maguire, [Applause] Pedro Marte, [Applause] Karina is not Kayie Leone, Sophia Marie McCann. [Applause] [Music] Thank you. [Music] Go boys. [Music] McCracken, [Applause] Mary Maguire. [Applause] Joshua Mary [Applause] Connor Bronte. [Applause] Charlotte Flora Noli, [Applause] Donnie Newan, [Applause] Liam Nixon, [Applause] Joshua R. Nolan, [Applause] Angel Lynn Oliver, [Applause] Brandy Lynn Ortiz, [Music] [Applause] George Alexis Ortiz, [Applause] Giovani P [Applause] Payton, Antonio. [Applause] [Music] Yeah. They are [Applause] Giovani Paul Corals. [Applause] Thomas Anthony Gwyn [Applause] Xavier Rick [Applause] Summer and Violet Reese Cameron Anthony Reinhardt [Applause] Pearson Marie Britner, [Applause] Alexandra Rose Rivera, [Applause] Juliana C. Romano, [Applause] Stanley J. Ross, Andrew H. Russell, [Applause] Megan Marie Ryan, [Applause] Cole Sassy, [Applause] Payton, Alyssa, Marie Sers. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] You thirst [Applause] [Music] my chicken. [Music] airplane. Alyssa Shinn [Applause] Joseph Schlenor [Applause] Jason E. Stock Johnson
037P. Shaw [Applause] Brian Sutton, [Applause] the Walter Spot, Anthony James Thompson, Abigail Rose Tol [Applause] Steven T. True. [Applause] Gavin Evans, [Applause] Alexa Lynn, Villa, [Applause] Theodore, Jacob, Vogue, [Applause] Brian Walker, [Applause] [Music] Frank Malcolm West. [Applause] Thomas L. White. [Music] [Applause] [Music] You do straight Windows shooting this time. Vivian Bane. Welcome [Applause] Sheamus Colin Warheiser. [Applause] Line P. White. [Applause] Christopher Williams. Yeah. Chris, let's go. Chris Tyler John Wily [Applause] Patrick W. [Applause] I got one in my hand. Joseph Robert Wolf [Applause] Cassidy Sierra Wright Riley and Nika, [Applause] Jules M. Zarelli, [Applause] [Music] your left. [Music] How about a resounding round of applause for those guys? Good evening. My name is Amy Davis and on behalf of the board of education, I offer our heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the class of
0382025 and their families. Whether you are entering the workforce, armed services, or continuing your education, we are extremely proud of your accomplishment. At last year's graduation, I was honored to be able to speak about how I hoped graduates and their families would give each other grace as they navigated the first year after graduation. This year, my own family is two years postgraduation, and we're still trying to give each other grace. However, during my commute to work, I realized we're also practicing resilience. Why, you ask, would resilience come to mind as I travel to work? Well, my commute to work each day involves driving on Kings Highway. Yep, that King's Highway. The King's Highway that has been under construction for what feels like the last 25 years. Each day as I head to work, there's a
039new path to get where I'm going. Through potholes to experience, unexpected extra turns. Each day, my commute takes a little bit longer than it should and takes a lot of resilience. Now, of course, I wish you all smooth sailing as you embark on this next phase of life, but chances are you will find yourself on a metaphorical king's highway at some point. The path we set for ourselves or the hopes we have for our students is not always the path we or they stay on. Life presents us with potholes, bumps, and unexpected turns. The goal though is to practice resilience. Take a deep breath, stay calm, listen to each other, lean on each other, talk things through, and look at all sides of a challenge. Is resilience easy? No. Does it come naturally? Uh-uh. Do
040we have to practice resilience? Yes. But the great thing about practice is with it comes progress. Kings Highway is still a daily challenge for me and for many of us. But I've learned to leave a little earlier and where some of the potholes are, although they are ever changing. Graduates and families, help each other to practice resilience in the months ahead. Together, you will navigate this new territory and grow as families. And like all of us who travel King's Highway, you will get to your destination. Congratulations and all the best for the future. Good evening. My name is Frank Corley and I have the pleasure of beginning the end of year awards for graduation. The first scholarship is the Frank Bodorian Merlin Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been active
041in positive extracurricular activities and community involvement. The student should best exemplify the special qualities of enthusiasm, respect and look to their peers, teachers and coaches. Academic excellence is not a requirement. The special student should be someone every teacher or coach is pleased to have in their class and fellow students are proud to call you a friend. The recipient of this award is Clark Gates. [Applause] The Mary Lou Nest Memorial Nursing Scholarship, a $500 award is being presented to a graduating senior who will pursue a career in nursing. This award is made in memory of Mary Louast, a registered nurse who was employed by the West Jersey Hospital System for 13 years. The recipient is Jane Pony. [Applause] Dr. Jennifer R. Elwood science award is presented to a female student from Mount who attended many different
042schools from grades four to grade has an interest in an aptitude for biological medical or environmental sciences and is pursuing a career in the science field. This award is given in memory of Dr. Jennifer Lorraine Elwood a 1982 graduate of Ottabon High School. The recipient is Kelly Corpal. The Michael Allen Pchetti Memorial Scholarship is presented to a male student who is a member of the concert choir and has demonstrated a great love for music and strong commitment to his family or played football for the open Cougars or played baseball for the water or was involved in scouting. The scholarship is presented in memory of Michael Alan Pchetti a member of the class of 1992. The recipient is Gavin Venrell. [Applause] The Steve Money Moral Scholarship scholarship is dedicated in memory of Steve. His career is
043a testament to the fact that you can do what you want and love to live. The recipient must have a passion for music and show intent to pursue live sound or audio production and recording. There are two recipients and they are going and dying. Good evening. My name is Tony Carbone. I'm assistant principal for athletics. The next award is the Michael Ryan McClausen Foundation Scholarship. This is presented to a student who exhibit exhibits a sense of community service, civic duty and importance of public responsibility. Student should demonstrate a balance of being within the school and community. The recipient is Trent Banel G. Resident Character Scholarship. Two 2000 scholarships are being presented to members of senior class who exhibit outstanding character, have given service to the school, and plan to attend a post-secondary school of at
044least two years of duration. The recipients are Jane Pony and Riley Harwin. The New Jersey State Seal of Biteracy. The New Jersey state seal of biiteracy is award given by the New Jersey Department of Education in recognition of the students who have studied and attained profic proficiency in at least one language in addition to English by high school graduation. And your recipients are Elabradic, Pilot, Halo, I'm sorry, Pho, Ho Flores, Francis Ken, and Ashley Schne. The Diane Ga Memorial Scholarship. Diane Ga was a beloved member of AHS for 37 years. Throughout her career, Diane enjoyed everything about the kids, especially coaching. The Diane Ga Memorial Scholarship was established to a warrior student who reflects Diane's positive outlook on life and competitive spirit. The recipient is Abigail Tol. The William Craig Scully Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship
045is being offered to a student who participates in unified club and/or the unified sports program. The recipient is Jason Stocklin. The Lorie Hollander Memorial Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship was created in 1998 in memory of Lorie Hollander, who was a junior at Ottoman High School at the time of her untimely death. The recipient of this scholarship was selected on the basis of leadership, dedication, friendship, and determination. The recipient is Trent Banel. The Snook BB Memorial Scholarship. Snook BBE was a dedicated husband, father, and community member whose greatest joy was watching his sons play the sports they love. The Snook Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to an AHS senior football player. The scholarship recognizes a student athlete who demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and character both on and off the field, honoring Snook's life and legacy. The recipients
046are Giovanni Patty and Tommy Quinn. The Jackie Hersshline Memorial Scholarship. A $5,000 scholarship is being a awarded in memory of Jackie Herseline whose untimely death impacted us all. This award commemorates and honors her qualities of acceptance and understanding and her ability to serve as a peacemaker. The recipient is Payton Stoack. The Carrie J award. The Carrie J award is being given in memory of Carrie Jenkinson who is a member of the class of 2018. This award recognizes the student who was 11th in the graduating class. 11 was Carrie's favorite number and the one she was proud to wear when representing Autobot. This year's winner will receive $5,000 to continue their education and career pursuits. It is our hope that the recipient and the entire graduating class will honor Carrie's memory by living her motto. You
047never know how strong you are until being strong is all you have. The recipient is Alyssa Thomas. Good evening. I'm Dan Howie, vice principal of school counseling. The Joseph Wline Memorial Scholarship. An $8,000 scholarship is being awarded in memory of Staff Sergeant Joseph Wgline, class of 1994, who died in defense of our country while serving in the US Army in Iraq. The recipient exemplifies the virtue of service to school and community is involved in sports and contributes to the value of team play. Volunteers for charitable work and can count on go the extra mile to selflessly help anyone in need. The recipient is Roco Matafar. [Applause] Special service awards. The following two graduates have enlisted and will proudly serve our country after leaving Ottabon High School. Raiden Bennell Giana D. Thomas Father Association scholarships. Walter
048Caseby awards are presented to students in the graduating class who have demonstrated strong character and leadership abilities and have made positive contributions to the school and community. The recipients are Abigail Tol, Maline Barry, Joelle Jacobski, Ella Bradock, William and Leo Davis. To present our next award, it is my pleasure to introduce the 2024 recipient, Miss Joselyn Carter. [Applause] Hi. Um, the David Downey Memorial Scholarship. David down was a mad teacher for 26 years. Teaching children gave him his greatest happiness. In anticipation of his death, Mr. created a trust to be he used to educate a collegebound Ottabon high school senior from the Valley schools. The worthy student who has demonstrated a conscientious effort in digital studies have received from the trust a sum of money up to $5,000 annually to help defay the cost of
049educ college education for 47. The recipient is Vivian Edwards. [Applause] The Joseph L. DeMarco 3 Memorial Golf Scholarship. In November of 1978, the Demarcos and the Ottabon community suffered a tragic loss when their son Joe died in a car accident. A scholarship fund was established and the first scholarship of $4,000 was presented to a 1980 graduate of AHS. With this scholarship, the family committee members will have awarded over $555,000 to 44 Ottabon graduates. This year's recipient of the $25,000 Joseph El Demarco III Memorial Gob Scholarship Fund is George Heler. The students standing before us this evening have worked extremely hard to reach this major milestone in their lives. The tassel on the graduation cap is symbolic. When it is on the right, it signifies the individual wearing it is a student. When it is on
050the left, it signifies the individual wearing it is a successful graduate. They walked out here tonight with a tassel on the right, but they'll be walking out as Ottabbon High School graduates with the tassel on the left. It is my pleasure to present the newest graduating class of Ottabbon High School, the class of 2025. [Applause] Let's go ahead. [Applause] [Music] Yo. [Applause] [Music] Hello. [Music] Daddy's foot. [Applause] Oh yeah, I got him. Always under control. They're [Music] not [Music] new. [Music] I don't know. [Music] Right. [Music] GPS Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Thank you so much. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] TV now. [Music] You don't even [Music] I feel like