Best Wishes, Class of 2025! Commencement ceremonies for the class of 2025

Family, friends, and loved ones gathered at Moorestown Friends School on Saturday, June 7 to celebrate the Class of 2025. The event consisted of time for photos at the Stokes Hall Courtyard, the graduation ceremony at the Oval, and a reception in the Dining Hall Commons.

Cover photo by Chloe Marshall '26.

Photos by Emmie Huynh '27.

The WordsWorth team asked MFS Faculty this question: "What will you miss the most about the Class of 2025?"

Snapshots of the Final Countdown

Prior to the ceremony, seniors gathered at the Stokes Hall Courtyard to capture their final moments together as a class, accompanied by teachers and peers. There was palpable excitement, anticipation, and energy in the air as the Class of 2025 enjoyed each other's company for the last time as a whole.

Photo by Chloe Marshall '26.

Before the ceremony began, the WordsWorth staff asked seniors how their time at MFS had impacted their lives.

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

Photo by Aaron Linden '28.

A Letter from The Editors

Dear Former Co-EICs Charlotte and Sophia,

Congratulations! This time last year, we joked that it would be your turn next, and, well, that day finally came. We are more than proud to have called you our Editors-in-Chief, but more importantly, our friends. Good luck at UMiami and Barnard, and remember that you will always have a home in Lab 2.

Keep Chasing the Lede

-- Chloe and Livia, Co-EICs of WordsWorth

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

Photos by Emmie Huynh '27.

Reflecting on their high school career, MFS WordsWorth asked members of the class of 2025 to give advice to new students.

Moments Before

Seniors lined up in the Upper School hallway before walking out to pose on the steps in front of the Oval to begin the ceremony.

Photo by Aaron Linden '28.

Photos by Aaron Linden '28.

The Final Walk

The seniors walked out in pairs, posing for photos with personalized props. From baby photo posters to college merchandise to light sabers, the seniors walked out of the Oval doors for the last time holding pieces unique to them.

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

As the seniors made their way down the Oval steps to their seats, songs chosen by the Class of '25 that commemorated the special occasion played in the background.

Photos by Emmie Huynh '27.

The Ceremony

Photo by Aaron Linden '28.

School Committee Clerk Ivy Brown began the ceremony with a reading of "A Query" by Brianna Richards.

Head of School Julia de la Torre

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

Student Speaker: Maya DeAndrea

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

"We stand at the edge of unshaped time with the chance to define it ourselves. If every step were met with uncertainty, we stay open to the promise and possibility of what the unknown may become." — Maya DeAndrea '25

Student Speaker: Sarah Huynh

Photo by Emmie Huynh '25.

"Let us stay open, stay grounded, and never stop learning. There is no doubt in my mind that the community we have built here, the people that we have met, have changed us for good." — Sarah Huynh '25

Musical Performer: Noah Frizell

Photo by Chloe Marshall '26.

Noah Frizell performed "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the musical Carousel as the musical selection for the ceremony.

Faculty Speaker: US Math Teacher Michael Omilian

Photo by Noah Hasni '28

"I've found them to be insightful, respectful, astute, and tenacious. They are why I'm optimistic about the future." — Michael Omilian

Photo by Anjali Shah '26.

Photo by Aaron Linden '28.

Receiving Diplomas

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

Photos by Emmie Huynh '27.

Students walked to shake hands with Head of School Julia de la Torre and accept their diploma as the final part of their Commencement ceremony. Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

As the graduates walked to receive their diplomas, family and friends proudly celebrated and showed their love. Photos by Emmie Huynh '27.

Final Goodbyes

After the ceremony, the seniors' family, friends, teachers, staff, and loved ones gathered with the Class of '25 at the Oval to share their congratulations and best wishes.

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

Photo by Emmie Huynh '27.

Photo by Noah Hasni '28.

Photo by Noah Hasni '28.

Photo by Aaron Linden '28.

The WordsWorth team checked in with Noah Frizell '25 and Maya DeAndrea '25 to see how they felt post performance/speech during the reception.

Photo by Noah Hasni '28.

Photo by Livia Kam '26.

Photo by Noah Hasni '28.

Photo by Livia Kam '26.

Multimedia Production by Emmie Huynh '27 / Associate Editor-In-Chief of Blog, Livia Kam '26 / Editor-In-Chief, and Chloe Marshall '26 / Editor-In-Chief.

Photos by Noah Hasni '28 / Staff Writer, Emmie Huynh '27 / Associate Editor-In-Chief of Blog, Aaron Linden '28 / Sports Editor, Chloe Marshall '26 / Editor-In-Chief, and Anjali Shah '26 / Social Media Manager.

Reporting by Erika Capella '27 / Copy Editor, Livia Kam '26 / Editor-In-Chief, Zaydan Lalani '26 / Associate Editor-In-Chief of Multimedia, and Anjali Shah '26 / Social Media Manager