Andrea Wilkerson, a teacher and senior class sponsor at Laramie High School, opened the Laramie High School Class of 2025 commencement on May 31, welcoming graduates and family members and introducing district and school leadership.

The ceremony featured student speeches from student body president Elijah Colter and senior class president Henry Cordon, a keynote by English teacher Christopher Sherwood, musical performances and a formal presentation of the graduates. The Albany County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees was on hand and, on behalf of the board, Chairwoman Beth Behr accepted the class as having met the district's graduation requirements.

“Good evening, graduating seniors,” Wilkerson said as she began the program. Student body president Elijah Colter mixed humor with reflection, saying, “How freaking cool are these robes?” and urging classmates to “do good” as they leave high school. Christopher Sherwood, the senior-class-selected keynote speaker, reminded graduates “you are not alone,” urging community support and resilience. Senior class president Henry Cordon closed the ceremony and led the traditional tassel turn; the class song and school song followed.

The Board acceptance was phrased during the presentation of the class. Chairwoman Beth Behr, identified earlier in the program as chair of the district board of trustees, said on behalf of the Albany County School District No. 1 Board of Education, “I accept the Laramie High School class of 2025 as having met all graduation requirements.” The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or a formal motion seconded at that moment; the acceptance was ceremonial and recorded as part of the commencement proceedings.

The program also identified district officials in attendance, including Superintendent Dr. John Goldheart, Assistant Superintendent David Hardesty, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kate Kness, Chief Financial Officer Tristan Green, Chief Human Resources Officer Nathan Kauper, and Chief Information and Cybersecurity Officer Sean Heim. Andrea Wilkerson was introduced as having taught at Laramie High School for 32 years. Sherwood’s remarks referenced his background at LHS and his teaching and coaching role at the school.

The ceremony followed tradition at Laramie High School of allowing the student body president and the senior class president to speak rather than naming a valedictorian; the school also selected a staff member, Christopher Sherwood, to give the keynote address. The board’s acceptance completed the formal recognition that graduates had met district graduation requirements.

The ceremony concluded with the class turning tassels and musical performances. The transcript lists individual graduates as they were presented during the program; a total count was not specified in the transcript.