Washington High School’s 124th commencement was held Thursday, May 22, at Scanlan Stadium on the WHS campus.

There were approximately 310 seniors in the Class of 2025 who received diplomas.

Washington High School Principal Dr. Eric Turner welcomed guests to commencement and introduced administrators and Board of Education members on or near the stage. He also gave the closing remarks.

The WHS band performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” by Elgar Polyhar.

The WHS NJROTC was on hand for the presentation of colors.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by senior class officers.

The WHS choir performed the school song and the national anthem.

Assistant Principals Ben Strauser and Dr. Nicole Wilmes announced students earning honors and high honors.

Assistant Principal Shawn Wallace introduced the graduating seniors who gave addresses during the ceremony. Those students were Alina Hayden, Josie Kluesner, Ruby Mitchem, Amber Glastetter and Danielle Newhouse. Students giving pre-recorded video messages were Darcy Koch and Dakota Johnson.  

School District of Washington Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart gave the superintendent’s message.

Dan Leslie, President, spoke on behalf of the Board of Education and presented the diplomas.

Bill Deckelman, retiring WHS Activities Director, presented the Class of 2025.

Board of Education members presented diplomas.

Caroline Guinn, Senior Class President, led the seniors in the turning of the tassel.

Class of 2025 Officers are:

Caroline Guinn, President

Joel Eckelkamp, Vice President

Hope Jett, Secretary

Alyssa Repke, Treasurer

Taylor Carpenter, Student Council Representative.

Senior class sponsors are Amanda Kuntzman and Jessica Fitzgerald.  

This year’s class song is “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield.

The class flower is Hydrangea.

The class motto is, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think,” by A.A. Milne “Winnie the Pooh.” 

Click here to order a digital copy of the ceremony for $49 through Grad Stream Media.

Click here for the commencement program.

Photos of the ceremony and some of the graduates are below.