03-06-2025
Petoskey High School bids farewell to Class of 2025
PETOSKEY — Petoskey High School welcomed a new class of alumni on Sunday, June 1, as the school hosted its 140th commencement ceremony.
More than 200 students received their diplomas under sunny skies as a packed stadium full of their loved ones cheered them on.
The Class of 2025 were celebrated for all that they accomplished during their school career, whether that was starring in the school musical or setting records on the football field or earning accolades in robotics. Seniors had the chance to play one last time with the band and the Madrigal Singers performed a version of 'From Now On/This is Me' arranged by graduating senior Lillian Bott.
Senior Honor Speaker Jackson Darden, who will be attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn to study mechanical engineering, urged his classmates to continue pursuing their passions in the future.
'No matter what you end up doing, always at least give it a chance,' he said. 'Trust me, you will never regret it. And if you are still feeling uncertain about what you are going to end up doing, that's OK. No one knows how things will turn out in the future. Things change. Life happens. Passions shift. Choose the path that lets you pursue as many things you love as you can.'
Senior Honor Speaker Charlotte Todd, who will be attending Michigan State University to study pre-law, reminded her peers that 'You are Northmen forever.'
'If there's one thing I hope you take away from this tonight, it's this,' she said. 'At the Public Schools of Petoskey, you're given the chance to become your own version of a Northmen. To any underclassmen, no one is going to tell you to be louder at a football game, raise your hand in class or follow Spirit Week, but it's going to be highly encouraged by many. You only get to experience this opportunity once, so do what you feel is necessary to be your version of a Northmen. It's not an ending but an opportunity to continue the legacy of the Petoskey Northmen.'
— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Petoskey High School bids farewell to Class of 2025 at graduation
