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Surrounded by proud families, heartfelt tributes, and a spirit of resilience, Saugus High School celebrated the Class of 2025 on Tuesday evening with a commencement ceremony that honored academic achievements, personal growth, and the memory of a classmate gone too soon.
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“Define your own version of success. It doesn’t have to be measured in trophies, titles or paychecks. Success can look like growth, like peace, like doing what you love and loving who you are,” said Saugus High School Principal Genivive Peterson Henry. “Class of 2025, don’t forget what has gotten you here, the people, the moment, the kindness and the growth. Hold on to those things. Let them guide you, always remember what it means to be a Centurion, to serve, honor and succeed.”
The graduating class of 548 included 201 honors scholars, 124 CTE pathway completers, and 21 National Merit Scholars.
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“If you could go to lunch with your kindergarten self, that child would look at you with admiration for everything you’ve accomplished up to this point,” said student speaker Juliana Momary. “They wouldn’t believe all the opportunities this world has to offer, and they would be amazed at who you are today.”
Saugus High students, staff, and families held a moment of silence for one student who would never walk across the stage, symbolized by a chair holding his cap, gown, and lacrosse equipment.
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“Although he is not here in person, his joyful spirit and love for life is evident in the hearts of his family and classmates,” Henry said.
On Nov. 27, 2024, 17-year-old Samuel Grumet was struck and killed by a vehicle on the southbound Interstate 680 in Northern California. An Ethiopian adoptee, Grumet was remembered as a beloved member of the Saugus High School Lacrosse team at the time of his death.
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Students were not the only ones honored during the graduation ceremony Tuesday evening. The “Rock Solid” Teacher of the Year Award 2-25 was presented to Mrs. Miranda Ponce for her dedication and impact on students.
“Miranda has been a beacon of inspiration,” said Saugus High School’s Parent, Teacher, Student Organization (PTSO) president Christine Tezai. “Her mission is clear: to enhance students’ confidence and mastery in mathematics, ensuring they leave her class with a stronger understanding and a belief in their capabilities.”
Ponce received a $500 check along with the recognition.
Friends and family were also able to enjoy performances by the Saugus High School Concert Band, student singers Sara Panameno and Chase Bowers, and the Saugus High School Choir.
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The event was accompanied throughout the evening by translation services from Saugus ASL signers, who worked with speakers, singers, and students to make the ceremony accessible to hard-of-hearing attendees.
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