Principal celebrates Eastside ECHS Class of 2025's achievements and future potential

The graduation ceremony for Eastside Early College High School on June 4, 2025, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025, highlighting their academic accomplishments and resilience. Principal of Eastside ECHS, who recently took on the role, addressed graduates, families, and faculty, emphasizing the significance of this milestone.

During the ceremony, the principal recognized students who excelled academically, including those in the top 5% and 10% of their class, as well as those who earned an associate's degree from Austin Community College and bi-literacy certifications. This acknowledgment set a tone of pride and achievement for the graduates.

The principal praised the Class of 2025 for their perseverance and dedication, noting that many students balanced high school with college courses and personal responsibilities. The message conveyed was one of empowerment, encouraging graduates to view their diploma not as an end but as a launchpad into their future endeavors, whether in higher education, careers, or other paths.

The principal urged students to embrace their potential and continue striving for greatness, reminding them of the values learned at Eastside, such as grit and courage. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt congratulations to the graduates, reinforcing the idea that Eastside will always be their home and a source of support as they move forward into the world.