001coffee. relax. You sit here. Good evening everyone. Before we begin, I want to share with you some logistical information. When the ceremony is finished, the graduates will travel directly to the auxiliary gym to turn in their gowns and pick up their diplomas. Once the graduates have left the gymnasium, you are free to depart. Thank you so much for attending the commencement exercises for the class of 2025. Members of the school board, board of school trustees, Dr. Schaefer. Faculty, family, and friends. Good evening and welcome to the commencement exercises for the class of 2025. At this time, would you please stand as the faculty and Danville Community High School class of 2025 enter for their graduation ceremony? Mr. Yoder, if you would, please. [Music] Is there [Music] Sorry. [Music] 192. Yeah. [Applause] I don't [Music] As
002is the tradition at Danville Community High School, the senior class president will now present the class for this ceremony. At this time, if Gabrielle Ivy will please come forward for the presentation. Gabby is the daughter of Eric and Stephanie Ivy. Throughout high school, she was involved in girls tennis, national honor society crew, and student council. After high school, she plans to go to Rose Holman Institute of Technology to study civil engineering. Good evening everyone. family, teachers, faculty, friends, and of course, the class of 2025 graduates. My name is Gabby Ivy, and I was honored to be the senior class president of 2025. As I stand here today, seeing all of you in your caps, gowns, and shining smiles. I am reminded of just how far each and every one of us has come. Four years
003ago, we walked into this high school with no clue what was ahead of us, what friends we would gain, and what we would accomplish. Since then, we have lived through such memorable memorable events such as construction, challenging classes, and countless amount of AP tests. All of our experiences have given us unforgettable memories for all of us to share. We have grown not just in knowledge, but in confidence, patience, and compassion. Our class has grown to become very close over the years. Whether you have lived here your whole life or if you have lived here for a little, even though our interests and passions are very different, together we have all made this experience what it was for each and every one of us. I'm sure experiences weren't always perfect, but I know that they were
004true to us in all of our lives. And I think that's way better than being perfect. To the teachers and staff, thank you for continuously challenging us, believing in us, and overall pushing us towards success. Without all your efforts, we would not be where we are today. To our families, thank you for all the love, support, rides to school, talks, and everything in between. Without all of your efforts, we would not be the people we are today. Now, I would like to remind everyone that today is more than just a ceremony. It's the end of a chapter and a significant milestone for the graduates lives. So, as we close this chapter, I know many of us are feeling a mix of excitement and fear for what the future holds. But just know all of our
005futures are bright and full of excitement. As we leave this school and start the next chapter of our lives, whether it's college, work, the military, a gap year, or something different, let's carry the life lessons we have learned here at Danville Community High School. Always lead with kindness. Continuously show up for others. Work hard, strive to be the best version of you, and never be afraid to speak up for what matters. Class of 2025, we made it. And now we can go out and make something new with what we have learned. Congratulations on all of our hard work. We have truly earned it. So as we embark on the next chapter, let's remember the values we learned here and together go forth to make our mark on the world. Thank you. [Applause] At this time,
006we will begin the validictorian and saludiatoran speeches. Our saludiatoran for the class of 2025 is Jack Herald. Jack is the son of Ken and April Herald. He has a younger brother, Charlie, who he enjoys who he enjoys being a big brother and mentor to. Jack is an accomplished cross country and track athlete, having placed third at the state cross country meet this past year and seventh at the state track meet in 2024. He holds multiple school records in both school in both sports. Jack is a National Honor Society member and a state qualifier for Business Professionals of America. He'll be attending Clemson University in the fall to pursue his academic dreams while continuing his passion for running as part of the cross country and track [Applause] teams. Good evening teachers, families, friends, board siblings, and
007most importantly the class of 2025. Before I say anything else, thank you on behalf of all of us graduating today. Thank you to every classmate, teacher, coach, custodian, and counselor. This moment belongs to all of us, not just me up here with the mic. I'm not going to change your life with this speech. I'm not that powerful. But I do hope I help you reflect on what everything that's brought us here and how we take that next step forward. I'm speaking for the student who almost gave up but didn't. For the ones who walked in on the first day of freshman year nervous, quiet, and sweating through the t-shirt, they overthought. Let's begin. We're all in the middle of a big life change. And let's be honest, change is weird. Some days I want to
008go back to simpler times when my biggest worry was what color my behavior clip would be on at the end of the day. But life doesn't stay still. It moves in chapters. And today, we turn the page. We all know the cliche, life is a story. and we're the authors. But here's the thing, your story doesn't have to be perfect. As my English teachers have taught me, rough drafts are part of the process. As we sit here today, this moment means so much to us because of all the setbacks and struggles we've endured, which have been stepping stones to growth. Remember learning to walk? We had to let go of our parents' hands. We fell a lot, but we got up. Now we're letting go again. Stepping out into the world with more independence. And
009yes, that means discovering the shock of subscription fees and the even greater shock of how much good toilet paper costs. Or maybe it's realizing that laundry doesn't magically do itself anymore, no matter how long you leave it in the basket. But this moment is bigger than the bills and chores. It's about walking through new doors doors armed not just with knowledge, but with something I like to call naive optimism. The kind that says, "Yeah, I can totally do this, even when the laundry pile says otherwise." Naive optimism is irrational confidence. The belief that even if you don't know where the road leads, it's still worth taking the first step. Sure, things might go wrong, but that's where growth happens. If we knew we'd fail, we might never try. We might not have taken that test
010or left home or said yes to something new. That's why we need naive optimism to be brave enough to try anyway. Okay, now I might sound like a nagging parent here, but bear with me today. It's easy to isolate. You can zoom into every class. You can order food from your phone while in the shower. But I challenge you to go outside, talk to people, make friends, embrace the weird, unpredictable joy of being alive. One of the things I'm most proud of in high school, I tried to make friends with everyone because those friendships are what make life meaningful. While working on this speech, I came across something called the Baair Minehoff effect, also known as the red car theory. It's when once you focus on something, you start seeing it everywhere. Like sudden suddenly
011noticing all the red cars on the highway. It's kind of like confirmation bias. Shout out to Mrs. Quant and Mrs. Henry. The point is, if you choose to focus on the good in life, you'll start seeing more of it. Even now being indoors, look for green in this room. See, you notice what you look for. So, I ask you, focus on the red cars. Focus on the good things. Even when life gets hard, especially then. I don't have all the answers. I'm still figuring things out, too. But as we step into this next chapter, ask yourself, why not take that leap into the unknown? Why not challenge yourself? Why not live boldly? You belong here, not just because you graduated, but because you're human and your story is just getting started. Thank [Applause] you. Our
012valadictorian for the class of 2025 is Emma Anslet. Emma is the daughter of Rachel Haley and Todd Anselin. Her siblings include her sister Haley and her brother-in-law Jake. She enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and family, and being active. She is a part of NHS student council and the student athletic advisory council and also played varsity basketball all four years of high school. Emma plans to attend Taylor University this fall to continue her basketball career and major in biology, health, science, premed, and minor in scripture engagement. [Applause] Congratulations. Hello families, friends, staff, and graduates. My name is Emma Ansellet, and I am truly grateful to be here giving this speech today. Without the encouragement of my family and friends, I wouldn't be in this position. The countless hours that you all have spent on me
013throughout my life have been incredibly impactful in making me who I am. Like when my sister used to let me in her room late at night and talk to her for no reason. Even though she could barely keep her eyes open, our talks and relationship over the years has only shaped me for the better. I cannot express enough how blessed I am to have been given such a wonderful support system in my life. No matter the circumstances that were surrounding what I was trying to accomplish, you have all shown up for me and been there every step of the way to help me achieve what I wanted. I cannot give back enough for the love you've shared with me. Now to my fellow graduates. Isn't it funny how slow time feels when you're sitting in
014class just waiting for the bell to ring and the school day to be over? And yet here we are. Our final high school bell has rung. And what a journey it's been to be here. Time is a funny thing. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. But how we experience those hours are completely different. Some moments we wish would speed up and other times we wish would slow down. But the truth is we can't control time. All we can control is how we spend it and what we choose to learn from it. As my mom always says, there's no such thing as wasted time, just memories made and lessons learned. Looking back, high school is full of moments where we wish for more time. More time for assignments, more time to study,
015more time with friends and family, or more time playing the sport we love with our hometown teammates. For example, those study sessions that turned into late night just dance parties or playing homemade board games. That time could have been prioritized better by my friends and I. But honestly, I think we prioritize the right thing, our friendship. You can never get back the time with the people that you love the most. So, cherish cherish each and every moment. We learn the most about ourselves in the moments that we wish would slow down because they illuminate what we truly care about. But we can't forget about the hard moments either. These are the these are the times that we want to speed up to just feel better. And maybe feeling better involves getting ice cream. Maddie and
016I know all about that. Regardless, we are shaped in those moments. And maybe you haven't realized it yet, but your struggles make you into the person that you are today. I stand here to remind you that the late nights, the early mornings, the good times, and the hard ones. They all happen for a reason. All parts of your life are impactful and valuable, even if you don't think it goes according to plan. remember coming into freshman year thinking we all had it figured out only to realize pretty quickly that we didn't? For some, finding your place in the world of high school came along pretty quickly. And for others, it might have taken some time to find where you belong. So, I want everybody to reflect on the path that has led you to this
017point. And I'm pretty confident to say that every single one of those paths has twists, turns, and detours along the way. That path has molded you into the person you are. And now you get to decide the beginning and trajectory of the path that you are about to take. As you pave this new path, remember the people who got you here and the values you've picked up along the way. This is a fresh start in becoming who you want to be. For some, this phase is meticulously planned out and for others, it's still unfolding. And that's okay. What this next chapter holds is unknown, but one thing is for certain. The clock will keep ticking and time will keep moving forward. And while that may seem daunting, always remember God's timing is perfect. Trust in
018that and let it bring peace in moments of uncertainty. So, here's my challenge to all of you today, especially to my fellow graduates. Don't rush through each season of your life. Utilize your youth, value your time, seek growth, and look for lessons in every situation because you can never stop learning something new. You are here for a reason, and waking up every day is a gift. So, in each set of 24 hours you get, have fun and make the most of it. Thank you. At this time, could all veterans please stand? As we are about to recognize those students entering the military, all of us want to thank you for your service and efforts to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. Thank you very much. The decision to join the military is not one that
019is made easily. Three students from the class of 2025 have made the commitment to serve our country. As a courtesy to these honored students, I ask that the members of our audience please hold your applause until all the names have been read. Eric Ailia, United States Army. Corbett Martin, United States Air Force. And Bryce Mitchell, United States Army. If you could please stand. Thank you. You can be seated. On behalf of everyone here tonight, we salute you and we are proud of your dedication and commitment to protect and serve our country. Thank you and Godspeed to you and your families. Before the final portion of tonight's ceremony, we would like to recognize the Danville Community School Corporation Board of Trustees. Their guidance as the governing board has helped all teachers and administrators from kindergarten to
02012th grade design schools where each child has the opportunity to be successful. Thank you for your efforts. Before we present the diplomas, we would like to acknowledge that the students in this year's graduating class have earned over $3 million in scholarships. We congratulate you on these outstanding achievements. [Applause] I would now like to introduce our superintendent, Dr. Tracy Schaefer, who will present the diplomas. During the presentation of the diplomas, our graduates request that the audience please hold their applause until the last student's name has been read so that the announcement of the names can be heard by everyone in this assembly. They thank you in advance for this courtesy. Row one, please stand and approach the stage. Ola Wafumi Victor Udadin Kenobi Obiwan Jr. Udras kudus uduan aubati bolu watifi Daniel akin wamidaya Aldrich Grayson
021Carl Alexander Odie Dalton Allison Christian J Allison Ununice Ola Wat Thomasson Amos Emma Madonna Anel Skyler Daniel Armore Jr. Eric Adon Ailia, Matteline Grace Bower, Addison Maria Beman, Chloe Lynn [Music] Bell, Devin Michael Bell, Alyssa K. Venge, Brody Michael Benson, [Music] Lucas William Burgerer, Fula Roomie, Rebecca Blesy, Jason David, Billyard, Snotty, Addison Nicole, Bishop, J. Myron James Booker, Tessa Ray Bradley, Chase David [Music] [Applause] Brandenburg, Camden Joseph Brewer, Isaiah James Butram, Sophia Bella Camlo, Emma Marie Cara, [Music] Annabelle Grace Clement, Jonah Austin Claudefelter, Owen Bradford Claudefelter, Benjamin David Coleman, Aiden James Cook, Claire Nicole Copelan, [Music] Carson Matthew Corwin, Briggs, Ashton Kger, Brooke Michelle Krager, Evie Emerson, Chromemer, Emily Jane Cumins, Christian James Cunningham, Christopher Jacob Danford, [Applause] Addison McKenzie Davis, [Applause] Lillian Grace Davis, Keegan Edward Delano, [Music] Wesley Kent, Dennis, [Music] Fatima Jari,
022Jallo, [Applause] [Music] Welen Brooks, Dorsy, Ally K. Dodson, Hunter Dean Doyle, Shawn Nicholas Edwards, Ava Lee Elliot, Michael Allen Ingert, Nathaniel Kevin Farley, Alyssa Cheyenne Ferguson, [Music] Maddie Lee Floor, Adriana Renee Foley, Holly Marie [Music] Fuggers, Edward J. Franklin Sutton Graham Fulwiner Kalista Elaine Gardner Kylie Joanne Gasper Amy Gazibio Gavin James Glenny Ava Grace Nicole Go forth [Applause] Chloe Anne Greon, Garrett Jennings, Gross, Sori Angeline Gutierrez, Garrett Reed Hackleman, Bryce Alden, Han, Haley Adair, Hamilton, Gavin Knight Hansel, [Music] Declan, Michael Harden, Madison Lucille Hardman, Ellie Louise Harmless, Molly Elizabeth Harris, [Music] Colby Thomas Harvey, Shelby Lynn Harvey, Jack Kenneth, Harold, Annayiah Henderson, Ty Nicholas Hernandez, Claire Marie Himil, Zachary Nate Holmes, Michael David Hopper, Charlotte Jane Hunt, Gabrielle Nicole Ivy, Caitlyn Marie Jackson, Mohamad Usman, Jallo, [Music] Abigail Christine Jesi, Haley Marie Jinx, [Music] [Applause]
023Leila Valoria Jordan Jud Joseph Matilda Joseph Hie Marie Wills Keller Naa Lynn Kennedy [Applause] Adeline Kuringa, [Music] Mlin Grace Knuckles, Carly Anne Lambertson, Ella Nicole Larkin, Wyatt Dale Leverage, [Music] Coulson Douglas Loggden, [Applause] Jonathan William Log, Eden Dwayne Lowry, Haley Elizabeth Mace, Jersey Rayanne McChuren, Jaden Gwyn Malakote, Marissa Rose Mayners, Payton Alexis [Music] Mans, Veronica Marie Mans, Corbett Jackson Martin, Morgan Michelle Martin, Haley Elizabeth Mayo, Shane Michael McDonald, Ty Douglas McDougall, Cameron Joseph [Music] McMahon, Nataline Renee McNab, [Applause] Miley Sue Menchoer, [Applause] Florence [Music] Migasha, Colton Zachary Miller, Shelby Lane Miller, Kayen Robert Mitchell, Bryce Andrew Mitchell, [Music] Duel Wayne Mood, Nicole Grace Moors, Benjamin Rowan Morton, Tadu Wanese, Marshall McCome, Degan John Meyers, [Music] Salvador Inguma Ayena, [Applause] Annth Lee Nichols, Lily Claire Nicholson, [Applause] Clara Rose Norin, [Applause] Gracie Lynn O'Neal, Melanie Marie
024Oaks, Diego Alejandro O'hada [Music] Velasquez, Opila Emmanuel [Music] Ojo, Elizabeth Olua Fun, Milola, Okula J. Ewa Precious Oli, [Music] Sarah Nikita Oliver, [Music] Luke William Opala, [Music] Noah David Orer, City Rumtha Carr. Ryan Yousef Patrick, Jillian Christine Piery, Violet Jane Piery, Brady Joseph Perry, Lily Grace Hurdle, Avery Brooke Pebbler, [Applause] Juan Duckman Men, Fam, Matthew Richard Vernon, Pickle, Joseph Dale Pike, [Music] Carter James Puit, Jaden Marie Reagan, [Music] Addison Jane Reinhardt, Zayn Daniel Reinhardt, [Applause] Benjamin Eric Roach, Dne Lewis Rogers III, Naomi Kate Rogers, Noah Luke Romanets, Peter Benjamin Ralph, Scott Thomas Russ, [Music] Kaden McCrae, Ryan, [Applause] [Music] Avery Rogue Sers, Aaliyah J. Schroeder, [Music] Josie Marie Shut, Jace Graham Scrafton, [Music] Lily Marie Sheret, Carson Riley Shores, Alyssa Joe Smith, [Applause] Zoe Ray Smith, William Riel Ramsees's Solomon, [Music] Connor David Soapil, Paige
025Elizabeth Sober, William Riley Sparks, Dylan Ray Spalding, Nicholas Daniel Spencer, [Music] Cole Hunter Stafford, Jacob Robert Stafford, [Music] Riley Anne Marie Staler, Luke Michael Stdum, [Music] Olivia Maria Stewalt, Grady Lee Strauss, Mitchell Allen Thompson, [Applause] Antonio David Lino Tuscano, Adeline Benadict [Applause] [Music] Isabella Grace Tuttle Nicholas James Tuttle Delphin Tuisair [Applause] Liberty Joanne Twig Kenneth William Vandergrift, Christopher David Waggley, [Applause] [Music] Lucas Cole [Applause] Walden, Malachi Michael Walker, Riley Anne [Music] Walker, Cameron Shaw, Walsh, Landon Jeffrey Walters, [Music] Jackson Andrew Warner, Ava Grace Watson, [Music] Elizabeth Christine Watson, Steven Michael Webb, [Music] Alexander Riddick Wesley. [Music] [Applause] All right. Eric Anthony Williams. [Music] Isaiah Elden Williams. [Music] Tyrone Xavier Williams. Sophia Vegas Windmiller, Luke Douglas Wise, Kylie Joe writes, Mason Jean Wright, [Applause] Before I turn the page so Dr. Schaefer can certify you as
026graduates. I want to take a moment to congratulate you on this achievement and leave you with an idea. Years ago, as a joke, I asked the class to move forward and sit on the edge of their seats. All the while knowing that I could go home and tell my wife that I kept the entire class on the edge of their seats. This spring, I realized that maybe the message should be approach everything you do with the anticipation of what it is like to sit on the edge of your seat. Imagine approaching new things in your life with excitement versus anxiety and how that changes your perspective. So, I hope that you approach every day of your life like you are sitting on the edge of your seat. Whether it's a challenge, a new adventure, or
027everyday life, approach it with this mindset, and you will be amazed at what might happen. Congratulations, class of [Applause] 2025. Good evening, seniors, and good evening guests. In just a few moments, you'll be invited to take part in the turning of the tassel. Before we do that, I want to remind you of the symbolic nature of this event. It represents a turning point in your life and a culmination of your experiences through life and school to date. This event validates you as an intelligent and educated member of our community, our state, and our nation. Whether you are continuing on with your schooling, going into our valued military service, enrolling in post-secary training, or entering directly into the workforce, you now take with you the most valuable gift that a loving family and community can give
028to you. The gift of a quality public education. As my father used to tell me, get your education, and no one can ever take that away from you. Class of 2025, please stand. I would like for you take a moment and turn and make eye contact with someone who is here tonight to support you and give them a wave. I invite you to remember the roles that your parents and guardians, elementary teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, administrators, and the board of school trustees have played in your attainment. I want to encourage you to thank them as you have an opportunity to do so for helping you along your educational journey. And lastly, I want to congratulate and encourage you. Each of you has accomplished much and has much more good work to do
029in this world. Your Danville community loves you and wishes you the very best. Class of 2025, upon the recommendation of Dr. Hman, and on behalf of the faculty of the Danville Community School Corporation, by the power vested in me by the board of school trustees and the state of Indiana, I now pronounce you graduates of Danville Community High School. Graduates, turn your tassels. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Yes. Hallelujah. [Music] Go switch yourself. [Music] are goat. That's right. [Music]