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Daysland Grad Class Captures the Moment Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Seventeen young men and women took to the stage at Daysland School on Friday, May 2 for graduation ceremonies. “Capture the Moment,” was the theme for the Class of 2025, and the ceremony and presentations were certainly worth capturing and remembering. The graduates entered one by one as they were introduced by masters of ceremony Lane Breitkreuz and Abby Kruchten. As each grad was walking up the aisle, short biographies were read for each. Daysland Principal Mr. Wes Wilson then addressed the class, who welcomed all family members and friends present to celebrate the Class of 2025. He said to the grads, “This is your moment to celebrate one of life’s first major accomplishments, leaving behind a place many of you have called a home away from home since kindergarten. “Daysland has been your launchpad for whatever comes next.” He added, “Whatever your path, know this: you are ready. You’ve captured enough moments here to prepare you well for the road ahead.” Wilson said many things come to mind as he thinks of the Class of 2025. “You made your mark in a variety
of ways through academic achievements, student leadership, and athletic successes, but what stands out most is that each and every one of you is simply a good human being. “Don’t take that for granted - the world needs people who lift others up, who listen, who show empathy. People others want to work with, trust, and follow. You’ve shown those qualities during your time with us, and we are grateful to have been part of your journey.” Wilson asked graduates to thank someone for their journey to graduation, including parents, coaches, and family friends. He also encouraged them to celebrate and commemorate the evening, and then to “turn the page. Go on to new adventures. Don’t let high school be the high point of your life. “You’ve built character here, but this should not be the time of your life that defines you. “The path ahead is filled with promise; each of you deserves the best life you can create.” The graduates also heard from guest speakers Mrs. J. Thomas and Mrs. C. Tobler, who alternately roasted the graduates while also lauding them and their bright futures. The pair teased the grads about not working on their speech beforehand, “We left it to the very last minute.
Don’t worry, we got it done - we work best under pressure.” The two compiled some snapshots of some shared experiences, starting with a recent trip to Peru, and describing some of the ups and downs, as well as other class moments. They gently roasted individual grads, eliciting laughter from the grads and the audience. “As you step out into this next chapter, college, work, travel, or the sacred gap year that consists mainly of snacks and soul searching, I encourage you to keep capturing moments; not just with your camera, but with your heart. “Capture the moment when you fail; and you will. Because failure is just the universe’s way of saying ‘plot twist.’ Capture the moment when you get back up; when you laugh so hard your stomach hurts; when you realize, maybe for the first time, that you’re doing okay. That you’re becoming someone you’re proud of.” In parting, the pair reminded the class, “Remember, life isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s aboutWe living all reopen of them. Congratulations, will Tuesday, Aug.now 6 atgo out there and capture the heck out of it.” 9 a.m. and our next edition After a ‘fake ending’ the pair shared some thoughts will each stillgraduate, be published Wedneday. 7 about including some hopes Aug. from eleAd deadlines be noon Aug.and 6 “I mentary students. will “I hope you Tuesday, choose well,” Continued on Page 12
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