Class of 2025 graduates celebrate achievements and prepare for future challenges

The graduation ceremony for Akins Early College High School on June 4, 2025, marked a significant milestone for the Class of 2025, celebrating their achievements and preparing them for future endeavors. The event highlighted the importance of values such as hard work, integrity, and kindness, which were emphasized as essential choices that shape character and success.

During the ceremony, speakers reflected on the journey of the graduates, noting that their education was not just about earning a diploma but about being prepared for the challenges ahead. The accomplishments of the Class of 2025 were particularly noteworthy, with students collectively earning over $7 million in scholarships and gaining acceptance to more than 15 colleges and universities. Additionally, many graduates have already earned college credit hours, with 20 students achieving associate degrees before graduation.

Individual achievements were also celebrated, including Angie Torres Moreno, who received a prestigious $20,000 Equitable Excellence Scholarship, and Marcos Diaz Hernandez, who earned a full scholarship to the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology valued at $85,000 per year. Jay Broubacava was recognized for her involvement in various extracurricular activities and awarded multiple scholarships, including the Champion Scholarship, as she prepares to attend the University of Texas at Austin.

The ceremony concluded with a call to action for the graduates to embrace leadership and innovation. Graduates were encouraged to take risks, learn from failures, and strive to create positive change in their communities. The message resonated with the audience, reinforcing the belief that these young individuals are poised to become future leaders and innovators in various fields.

As the Class of 2025 embarks on their next chapter, the community looks forward to witnessing their contributions and successes in the years to come. The graduation not only celebrated their past achievements but also set the stage for their future potential, emphasizing the importance of making thoughtful choices that will shape their lives and the world around them.