Congratulations Class of 2025! William T. Dwyer High School graduation photos
Congratulations, class of 2025!
It's that time again for the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance" as high school seniors at William T. Dwyer High School collect their diplomas at the school's graduation ceremony, held Wednesday, May 14, at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Years of hard work in the classroom and commitment to learning even as the pandemic turned the world upside down characterize this year's senior class.
Among them are entrepreneurs, award-winning inventors, standout athletes, and published authors. They will take their next steps in the world as technology and artificial intelligence advance at lightning speeds, and the last four years of their lives have taught them how to adapt no matter the circumstances.
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