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Bonny Eagle High School awards diplomas to Class of 2025; state lawmakers present legislative sentiments
Summary
MSAD 6 held the Bonny Eagle High School commencement for the Class of 2025 with speeches from district and school leaders, student addresses, musical performances and legislative sentiments read by state lawmakers. Diplomas were conferred and the class recessed with the traditional tassel change and recessional.
Bonny Eagle High School held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, where MSAD 6 leaders, school staff, state lawmakers and student speakers celebrated graduates and presented diplomas.
Superintendent Clay Gleason, MSAD 6 superintendent of schools, opened by welcoming families, staff and graduates and thanking the community for supporting “the students graduating tonight.” Principal Ted Finn, Bonny Eagle High School principal, praised the class and read a short poem. “This class has been one of the most inclusive classes I’ve worked with in my 30 years as an educator,” Finn said.
The program included musical performances by the Bonny Eagle High School concert band and chorus conducted by Nalia Love and a solo by senior Mara Willie. Jaime Alonso, class advisor, led recognition of students who have served in the military and invited the audience to observe a moment of silence for family members who have passed.
Student leaders spoke to the graduates. Harrison Dunn, class president, reflected on the class’s journey from freshman year through graduation and urged classmates to “take chances, make a difference, and maybe get a full 8 hours of sleep while we’re at it.” Valedictorian Julia Pendleton delivered a speech emphasizing service, perseverance and the significance of small acts; she cited family examples and class volunteer work. Salutatorian Sofia Gaudiano received an official legislative sentiment read by a state lawmaker recognizing her academic distinction.
State legislative leaders participated in the program. Sen. James Libby and Rep. Nathan Carlo presented legislative sentiments from the Maine Legislature recognizing the salutatorian and valedictorian; the printed sentiment identifies the action as an official expression from the legislature.
After the speeches and musical selections, the administration presented diplomas. Student names were read aloud during the conferral; Harrison Dunn read portions of the roll and the administration marshaled graduates for the tassel change and recessional.
The ceremony combined district and school remarks, student addresses, musical performances and formal recognitions from the state legislature. No formal board votes or policy actions were part of the event.
Looking ahead, the ceremony concluded with the traditional changing of the tassels and the class marshals leading graduates out of the auditorium.
