The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders held its graduation ceremony on May 30, 2025, celebrating the achievements of its 13 graduates. The meeting highlighted the remarkable accomplishments of the class, with all graduates accepted into four-year universities. Collectively, they set a new school record by earning $31.5 million in merit scholarship awards.

A significant moment during the ceremony was the presentation of the annual Star Award, which honors a senior who embodies the school's mission statement. This award recognizes qualities such as leadership, a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, ethical problem-solving, and community service. This year, the award was presented to Jennifer Salcedo Amaya, who was nominated by faculty and voted on by her peers.

The ceremony reflected on the journey of the graduates, emphasizing the seven years of dedication, learning, and personal growth they experienced at the school. The speakers encouraged the graduates to embrace their future with courage and purpose, reinforcing the school's commitment to preparing young women not just for graduation, but for leadership and success in their future endeavors.

As the graduates move forward, they carry with them the lessons learned and the dreams expressed in their fifth-grade essays, which served as a foundation for their aspirations. The ceremony concluded with a sense of optimism and pride in the graduates' potential to make a positive impact in the world.