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Little Miami High School presents diplomas to Class of 2025 at Nutter Center
Summary
School leaders and student speakers celebrated the Class of 2025 at a commencement ceremony at the Nutter Center; Principal Kevin Harleman certified that graduates met Ohio Department of Education requirements and students received honors cords and medals.
Little Miami High School held a commencement ceremony at the Nutter Center where school leaders presented diplomas to the Class of 2025; the ceremony’s date was not specified in the transcript. Dr. Kevin Harleman, principal of Little Miami High School, said, “As their principal, I certify that all graduating seniors have met the requirements as set forth by the Ohio Department of Education and the Little Miami Schools.”
The ceremony combined formal recognition with student reflections. Regina Morgan, superintendent of Little Miami Schools, opened remarks by asking veterans and enlistees to stand and thanking the district staff; she told graduates, “This extraordinary group of people dedicate time, energy, and talent every day.” Senior class president Emma Goins addressed classmates, recalling earlier years and urging peers to embrace the next phase: “I remember sitting here in the audience my freshman year watching my brother walk across this stage and thinking to myself, wow, that will be me 1 day.” Student speakers Lance Christopher Panzik (salutatorian), Victor Dean Willard (valedictorian), and Anya Menard each delivered remarks about gratitude, memories and living in the present.
Administrators also recognized academic distinctions and extracurricular contributions. A school official identified students who maintained a cumulative 3.75 GPA (wearing green and gold medals), members of the National Honor Society (blue NHS sashes), the National Technical Honor Society (silver NTHS cords), the French National Honor Society (blue, red and white cords), Hope Squad (red and white cords), and students who donated blood at least twice (red cords). Students in the top 10% of the class were identified by gold cords. Dr. Hilsman presented those honors prior to the diploma presentation.
Ceremonial elements followed school tradition. Emma Goins led classmates before the diploma presentation; seniors were instructed to stand and turn their tassels, then Dr. Harleman presented the class and declared them graduates. Jennifer Lyke was recognized for planning the commencement for 15 years. The transcript records the roll call of graduates by name during the ceremony.
The ceremony emphasized community and the transition ahead rather than policy decisions. There were no votes or board actions recorded in the transcript; the principal’s certification and diploma presentation were ceremonial and administrative rather than legislative.
