Principal Mark Talbot certified that Pembroke High School diploma candidates "had met or exceeded the requirements for graduation as established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Pembroke Public Schools School Committee" and pronounced the class of 2025 graduates during the school's commencement ceremony.

The ceremony, which recognized 169 members of the graduating class, included remarks from student leaders, district officials and the school's principal. Talbot noted the district earned a 10-year accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and described the graduating class as central to that outcome: "We did earn our 10 year accreditation," he said, crediting students for the school's climate and the visiting team's positive assessment.

The event included a moment of silence for community members lost this year and musical performances by the Pembroke High School chamber singers. Allison Glennon, vice chair of the Pembroke Public Schools School Committee, offered congratulations and urged graduates to "stay curious, trust what inspires you, and take the next step." Superintendent Erin Obi told graduates, "Today, we celebrate not just the conclusion of a chapter, but the beginning of an extraordinary journey. To the class of 2025, you did it."

Student speakers highlighted themes of presence, risk-taking and kindness. Class president Catherine Jaycey asked classmates to "live in the moment" and to appreciate both large and small memories from their years at Pembroke. Valedictorian Jordan Fay urged peers to "step out of your comfort zone and try new scary things," and salutatorian Daniel Noguera closed his remarks with a concise charge: "Have courage and be kind."

Talbot also described the district's newly formalized vision of graduate outcomes, called the portrait of the Pembroke Titan, which lists four pillars: effective communicators, engaged citizens, meaningful collaborators and empowered learners. He said seniors were the first class to receive a report card assessing how they met that vision.

The ceremonial portion concluded with the traditional transfer of tassels and Talbot's pronouncement of graduation. Assistant principals David Ricks and Kristen Kelly, together with School Committee Vice Chair Allison Glennon, presented diplomas during the ceremony.

The ceremony acknowledged many staff and volunteers who supported the event, including custodial staff, athletic department personnel and the school's administrative assistants.