BASH Class of 2025: Commencement Coverage

by Expression Staff

490 Boyertown Area Sr. High (BASH) seniors walked across the commencement stage and received their diplomas on June 6. (Click here to read The Expression's coverage.)

Check out additional photos and videos from the commencement ceremony below, as well as videos and photos of BASH graduates visiting their elementary schools for one final time before heading out in the world.

Class president Kyra L. Neiswender, vice president James H. Riefenstahl, public relations officer Kaitlyn I. Buckley, treasurer Lula B. Mekonnen, and secretary Jenna M. Christman smiled as they led their classmates into Santander Arena to the applause and cheers of friends and family.

BASH Class of 2025 valedictorian Nolan J. John received his diploma from BASH Principal Jared K. Sparks.

One of the 490 graduating BASH seniors walks to the commencement stage to receive his diploma.

Senior class advisor Mr. Daniel T. Fries and BASH principal Jared K. Sparks speak to students ahead of the commencement ceremony.

Students anticipate the start of commencement exercises.

Excited graduates pause for one final photo with their classmates.

Senior members of the BASH Show Choir pose backstage before their final performance as BASH students.

BASH choral director Mr. Jeffrey K. Brunner and band director Mr. Shawn Campopiano oversaw the student musicians who provided the soundtrack for the evening's festivities.

Class of 2025 Treasurer Lula B. Mekonnen and a classmate raise their arms in celebration.

The Historic State Theatre recognized graduating seniors on its marquee. Several areas businesses joined the theatre in similarly celebrating student employees who received their diplomas.

FULL VIDEO OF COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Courtesy of Boyertown Area School District

GRADUATION WALKS

Prior to heading to Santander Arena for their commencement ceremonies, the soon-to-be-graduates fanned out across the school district and visited their elementary schools one final time to celebrate their educational journeys and accomplishments.  Check out photos and videos of their visits below.  (Photos and videos courtesy of Boyertown Area School District.)

Boyertown Elementary School

Colebrookdale Elementary School

Earl Elementary School 

Kindergarteners enter the time machine and exit as graduates as part of Earl's traditional Grad Walk.

Gilbertsville Elementary School (GES) 

New Hanover Upper Frederick (NHUF) Elementary School 

NHUF also added a Time Machine to their traditional Grad Walk celebration for 2025.  

Washington Elementary School 

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