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n June 3, 81 members of the Class of 2025 at Columbia High School celebrated graduation with a ceremony held at the school that featured speeches focused on the theme “Finding Your Way.” Pr incipal Kendall Pankake kicked off the 153rd annual commencement ceremony by telling the class she was filled with pride and gratitude as she addressed the students. “Today is not just a milestone,” she said. “It’s a celebration of your strength, your growth and everything you have done to reach this moment. … All that each student has accomplished thus far has prepared them to spread their wings and find their way.” She also introduced valedictorian Brielle Jones and salutatorian Eva Fanous, noting that both students have attended the district since kindergarten. She requested
that the parents of both students stand in the audience while she highlighted the accomplishments of their daughters. “Eva is a bridge builder who is always kind to others,” Pankake shared. “She is a leader in class discussions and always strives to be the best version of herself.” Eva’s involvement at Columbia included serving as president of Student Council and as a member of the marching band and the school’s theater department, among other activities. Describing Brielle, Pankake said, “She brings light into any environment, always does her best and encourages others to do so as well.” She noted that Brielle’s teachers used words including respectful, responsible, funny and adaptable to describe her. At Columbia, Brielle participated in numerous activities, including symphonic and marching band, color guard and choir. “Brielle won the class superlative as ‘Most
hen the 148 members of the Eastern York High School Class of 2025 graduated on May 30, they prepared to mark the end of one phase of their lives and usher in the next one. E m m a B r i s te r w a s n a m e d valedictorian. She thanked her family members and the friends and teachers who have supported her through her school journey. She also shared insights with her classmates into the lessons they’ve learned throughout the past 12 years. “Our educational journeys taught us many valuable lessons, but I would like to share one piece of advice. Though others may influence how we think or what we do or say, to be truly happy, we must be true to ourselves,” she shared. “Do not allow yourself to be manipulated into someone that society expects you to be. Be your authentic self, do what you want
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to do with your life and don’t let anyone stop you.” Salutatorian Neala Malloy also extended thanks to the people who have supported her throughout her years at Eastern York, and she acknowledged that the Class of 2025 has had many things to
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