Urbandale High School honors students with perfect GPAs and features senior speakers

The Urbandale High School Class of 2025 held its commencement ceremony on May 22, 2025, celebrating the achievements of its graduates. The event featured a special recognition of students who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, with names announced by a school official. Among those honored were Olivia Bedger, Sean Bowser, Avery Dykstra, Jenny Hong, Brooke Usinga, Abby Jacobson, Cooper Jones, Sadie Lythenthal, Caleb Little, Ainsley Mola, Dara Martinez, Marco Mirando, Tanara, and Ella Tobacovich. Each student was invited to the stage to receive applause and congratulations from the audience.

Following the recognition of high-achieving students, Casey Goodhue introduced the senior speakers for the ceremony. Tera Kwal, who plans to study youth ministry at Imbanjo University, and Sam Pawlowski, who intends to pursue paramedic and fire science studies at DMACC, were selected to represent their class. Their selection was based on nominations from faculty and a vote by their peers, highlighting the honor of speaking on behalf of their classmates.

As the ceremony progressed, the speakers expressed their gratitude and reflected on their journey, marking a significant milestone in their educational careers. The event was a celebration of hard work and community support, bringing together faculty, family, and friends to honor the accomplishments of the graduating class.