Lawrence High School celebrates class of 2025; mayor and valedictorians urge graduates to 'rise'
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Lawrence High School held its 2025 commencement featuring superintendent remarks celebrating a record class, a mayoral address, student honor and valedictory speeches, and the awarding of diplomas across LPS academies.
Lawrence High School held a commencement ceremony that featured speeches from Superintendent Ralph Carrero, Mayor de Pena, student speakers and the awarding of diplomas across the district's academies.
Carrero opened by congratulating graduates and spotlighting record figures: he cited 789 graduates at Lawrence High School, calling it "an all time historic record for Lawrence High School," and highlighted student scholarship and athletic successes. Mayor de Pena followed with a keynote urging graduates to seek opportunity and character in their future endeavors.
Students delivered formal class remarks and an honor essay: a Unidos Academy student recounted arriving in the U.S. from Haiti and described language challenges and academic persistence; Abbott Lawrence Academy valedictorian Celine Chantal Brand and upper-school valedictorian Argenes Jonas Luciano addressed peers and families, emphasizing community, perseverance and gratitude.
Diplomas were presented in sequence for Abbott Lawrence Academy, the High School Learning Center, RISE Academy, Unidos Academy and the Upper School Academy; numerous graduates were named individually in the program.
The ceremony closed with district recognition of staff and community partners who worked with newcomers and students throughout the year. On the record: the superintendent and district leaders were thanked for facilitating supports and opportunities for students and families.
