Congratulations to all of The Grauer School's 12th Grade students in the "Class of 2025" for receiving their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on June 6, cheered on by their family and friends.
The Grauer School's 2025 Senior Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all of The Grauer School's 12th Grade students in the "Class of 2025" for receiving their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on June 6, cheered on by their family and friends.
Alicia Tembi, Principal, presided over the 12th Grade graduation. The ceremony was filled with special moments, including personalized and heartfelt faculty introductions for every student, student award presentations, student speeches and musical performances, diploma presentations, and much more. Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, Head of School, gave a Keynote Address entitled "A Tribute to the Class of 2025" at the 12th Grade graduation.
Ezri R. '25 and Amy W. '25 gave Student Keynote speeches during the graduation ceremony.
The following students in the 12th Grade Ensemble performed three songs during the graduation ceremony: Kaia B. '25, Anthony B. '25, Milan B. '25., Brandon D. '25, Andre E. '25, Adele F. '25, Blu I. '25, Brahm J. '25, Ronin M. '25, Maya P. '25, Ezri R. '25, Ennis R. '25, Amy W. '25, and Kate Z. '25.
Congratulations to the following students who were given special awards at the 12th Grade graduation ceremony:
- 5th Annual Sally Grauer Kindness Award: Maya P. '25
- 24th Annual Trustees Award for Humanitarian Service: Blu I. '25
- School Leadership Awards: Ezri R. '25 and Samara D. '25
- 3rd Annual Dr. Stuart Grauer Founder's Award: Brandon D. '25
Special thanks to all of our faculty and staff who made this ceremony so special, and to our Grauer families for their support of our graduating Senior Class!
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