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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Class of 2025 graduates from Davis and Elkins College
ELKINS, (WBOY) — Davis and Elkins College held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2025 on Saturday, honoring students and their hard work. One-hundred and fifty-two students earned their diplomas and are ready to go out into the world. Today's ceremony included a performance of 'O Happy Day' by the college concert choir as well as a commencement address by Nikki Bowman Mills, an entrepreneur known for her magazines centered around the state of West Virginia. Preston High School FFA students participate in Drive Your Tractor to School Day 12 News caught up with graduating student Juan Amann Gonzalez who discussed his hard work and what graduating means to him. 'Well, today is a very exciting day. I'm graduating with a double major in Business Management and Marketing. And coming from Spain this is a very big thing,' Gonzalez said. 'You know to finally have made it. So it's a very exciting day and very special day.' At the ceremony, one of the speakers said that only 6.7% of people ever graduate from college, and that the students should remember to use their education well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Randolph County hosts ‘Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs'
ELKINS, (WBOY) — Randolph County hosted its annual 'Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs' event event on Saturday, offering an introduction to some outdoor activities for kids. The community came out to show kids what fun they can have without having to use substances with a special focus on the outdoors. Local wildlife and nature organizations came out to teach kids about the local environment and recreation opportunities. Class of 2025 graduates from Davis and Elkins College Event organizer Chris Lee explained why the event is so important. 'We live in this wonderful region where we have incredible recreation opportunities right outside of town,' Lee said. 'So, we wanna make sure that kids know about that and understand that that is a far better lifestyle than some of the more nefarious things that you can fall into.' In 2024, event organizers estimate that at least 600 kids came to the event. Lee also said that they plan to host this event each year indefinitely, and thanked the community for its support, including sponsors Reckart Logistics, Elkins Fordland, Randolph County Commission, and Elkins Parks and Recreation Commission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
