21-05-2025
From scholarships to service: Galion's class of 2025 leaves its mark
Galion High School celebrated the 121 members of its class of 2025 during a graduation ceremony Sunday, May 18.
Te event drew friends and family members, along with over 80 staff members in formal academic regalia, according to an announcement. This year marked a historic occasion as the school's color cuard, comprosed of students from the Civil Air Patrol program, presented colors for the first time.
Student speeches were a highlight of the ceremony, featuring class President Cohen Pierce and valedictorian Jillian Capretta. Their addresses reflected the unity and determination of their classmates, emphasizing the support they received throughout their educational journey.
The program recognized various academic honors and achievements earned by the graduates, including:
Valedictorian: Jillian Capretta
Salutatorian: Avery Lutz
Distinction Summa Cum Laude: Jillian Capretta, Cameron Eckert, Audrey Glew, Avery Lutz, Nathan Mendiola, Cohen Pierce, Jackson Rinehart, Madelyn Schieber, Carson Walker, Brant Walker
Distinction Magna Cum Laude: Maxwell Albert, Bryson Butcher, Katelyn Claus, Makaylee Evans, Kortnie Ganshorn, Nathan McMullen, Quinn Miller, Zachary Oris, Sarah Peoples, Sadey Stafford
North Central State College (NCSC) Honors: Jillian Capretta, Nathan Mendiola, Cohen Pierce
Honors Diplomas: Maxwell Albert, Jillian Capretta, Karley Caudill, Cameron Eckert, Kortnie Ganshorn, Craig Geiger, Audrey Glew, Jack Harris, Avery Lutz, Nathan McMullin, Nathan Mendiola, Quinn Miller, Sarah Peoples, Cohen Pierce, Jackson Rinehart, Madelyn Schieber, Sadey Stafford, Carson Walker, Brant Walker
National Honor Society: Bryson Butcher, Jillian Capretta, Katelyn Claus, Cameron Eckert, Audrey Glew, Avery Lutz, Nathan Mendiola, Zachary Oris, Sarah Peoples, Cohen Pierce, Jackson Rinehart, Madelyn Schieber, Carson Walker
Graduates with NCSC Associate's Degree: Bryson Butcher, Jillian Capretta, Craig Geiger, Jack Harris, Jaxon Manley, Nathan McMullen, Nathan Mendiola, Cohen Pierce, Sarah Peoples
The Class of 2025 leaves a legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and service, with combined scholarship awards totaling $1,694,065. Of the 121 graduates, 50 will pursue post-secondary education, 51 are employed, and six have enlisted in the military.
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This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Galion's class of 2025 honored for academic excellence and service
