The Loudonville High School class of 2025. Photo: Zac Hiser

LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Class of 2025 crossed the football field in celebration Sunday afternoon, marking the end of their high school journey with a ceremony filled with reflection, pride and tradition.

Class president Macy Bernard led the Pledge of Allegiance and delivered one of four valedictorian addresses, alongside classmates Brady Gessner, Hanna Porter and Tess Shultz. Sophie Lee gave the salutatorian address.

The graduates donned red and gray, the school’s colors, and embraced the class motto: “Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.”

Superintendent Jennifer Allerding and Principal Christine Butts offered congratulatory messages, while guest speaker Scott Underwood, a 2005 graduate, delivered the commencement address.

David Hunter, president of the Board of Education, presented diplomas to the graduates in front of cheering friends and family that filled the stands of Red Bird stadium. The ceremony also featured music by the LHS band and choir.


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