Board of Trustees certifies Roosevelt High School Class of 2025; speakers praise school’s supportive culture

The Natrona County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees certified Roosevelt High School’s Class of 2025 as meeting the district’s graduation requirements, and graduates were presented their diplomas after the principal verified completion.

Board Chair Kevin Kristofferson declared the class prepared to receive diplomas “having been certified by the principal,” and invited graduates to come forward to be recognized.

The certification followed several remarks from school and district leaders, guest speakers and student speakers that emphasized Roosevelt’s role as a community focused on second chances and individualized support. Principal (name not specified in the transcript) told graduates, “This is a moment of triumph,” and congratulated families, staff and students for their work in getting to graduation.

Guest speaker Bruce Burth, identified in the ceremony as an educator at Roosevelt High School, told the class, “You’ve made it,” and offered a series of practical life lessons and advice intended for graduates entering work, education or other next steps. Fellow guest speaker Jake Chluca, also described as a Roosevelt educator, encouraged graduates to seek workplaces that bring them joy and to put personal priorities first as they begin their careers.

Students chosen to address the class described how Roosevelt changed their educational experience. Student speaker Natalie Hathaway told classmates she was “proud of each and every one of you for beating the odds and overcoming your individual obstacles,” while other student speeches thanked individual teachers and staff for personal support and mentorship.

The ceremony included formal recognition of district leaders and trustees in attendance; Superintendent Angela Hensley and Board Chair Kevin Kristofferson were named during opening remarks. The transcript notes that Trustee Kyla Alvey was not present for the event.

No roll-call vote or motion was recorded in the transcript; the Board’s action was a certification based on the principal’s verification that students met requirements. The names of graduates were read aloud and graduates were presented to staff for recognition.

Roosevelt High School graduates and the district’s leaders framed the event as both a celebration of completion and a recognition of the staff–student relationships the speakers said helped many students finish high school. The board’s certification made the students eligible to receive diplomas at the ceremony.