The Lebanon Community School Corporation celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 in a heartfelt ceremony that honored the achievements and future aspirations of its students. The event, held at Lebanon High School, was marked by a strong sense of community and reflection, as graduates prepared to embark on their next life chapters.

During the ceremony, school officials emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum to honor the graduates. Attendees were reminded to respect the formal nature of the event by waiting until its conclusion to exit, ensuring that all graduates' names could be heard as they received their diplomas.

Class President Joe Sussong addressed the audience with gratitude, thanking family, friends, and educators for their support throughout the students' academic journeys. He encouraged his classmates to embrace future challenges, quoting President John F. Kennedy: “Don’t pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger men.” This message resonated with the graduates as they prepared to face new opportunities in trades, college, or military service.

A poignant moment of the ceremony was dedicated to remembering classmate Keanna West, who was unable to attend. Sussong and fellow students lit a candle in her memory, reflecting on the impact she had on their lives and the lasting friendships formed during their time together.

The ceremony concluded with a sense of hope and encouragement for the future, as graduates were reminded of the support they have received and the potential that lies ahead. The Lebanon Class of 2025 left the ceremony not only as graduates but as a united group ready to take on the world, embodying the spirit of the Tigers.