G R A D U A T I O N G R A D U A T I O N
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HONORING YOUR JOURNEY AND EMBRACING YOUR FUTURE: LETTER
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear BHS Graduates:
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on this tremendous milestone Receiving a high school diploma from Bainbridge High School is a significant accomplishment. For the BHS Class of 2025, it is also a time of reflection on your accomplishments both inside and outside of the classroom It is also an exciting time as you make choices that will forever shape your life You are ready and equipped to be world changers!
We encourage you to reflect on your time in Decatur County Schools There are so many people who are standing in your corner who celebrate with you Teachers who poured so much into your lives allowing you to prepare for this moment They equipped you with everything you need to succeed in the days that lie ahead Staff members who supported and shaped each day as they interacted with you to ensure the opportunity for success was there for you each day. Finally, administrators who guided, molded, directed, and redirected you along the way
As you embark on the next phase of your lives, we encourage you to commit to a career, service academy, and/or college/technical education There is no doubt that you will leave your mark on our world God made you unique and supplied you with
everything you need to make a positive impact on your community, state, and nation Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope ”
Never forget that you have everything you need to be successful Now, go and make a difference that only you can There is no doubt that you will make your family, school, and community proud Spread the “Bearcat Way” everywhere you go as you make a positive impact on the world around you. We look forward to witnessing a life of success from the BHS Class of 2025!
May God Bless You!
Boyd K English, Ed D Superintendent Decatur County Schools
PURPLE Reign
Bainbridge High School Class of 2025,
Congratulations! You have reached a major milestone in your life, and you should be proud This is the moment you have worked towards for years, and now it is here It is time to celebrate your hard work, your growth, and the person you have become. Graduation is more than just a ceremony It is the result of early mornings, long nights studying, challenges you did not see coming, and goals you kept pushing toward even when things got tough And through it all, you showed resilience, grit, and determination You have earned this
Each of you has a unique story, full of moments of success, lessons learned, and people who helped you along the way Whether you realize it yet or not, your time at Bainbridge High School has prepared you for what comes next You have gained not only academic knowledge but also life skills, including how to think critically, how to work as a team, how to bounce back from setbacks, and how to stay true to yourself when things get difficult
I hope you leave here not only with a diploma in hand, but with confidence in who you are and in the path ahead of you That path might look different for each of you-- college, military, trade school, the workforce-- but the core values that helped you succeed at BHS will carry you wherever you go Keep learning Keep growing Keep pushing forward And remember, success does not mean things will always be easy You will have failures You will face obstacles What will define you is how you respond Keep your head up, stay grounded in your purpose and trust the work you have put in
I also want to thank the parents, guardians, teachers, and staff who have supported you along the way No one gets here alone Whether it was a ride to school, a word of encouragement, a teacher who believed in you, or a coach who pushed you, take a moment to be grateful for those who walked this journey with you
This graduation marks an ending, yes, but it is also the beginning of something brand new The friendships you have made, the lessons you have learned, and the memories you have created are part of you now Take them with you Let them remind you of who you are and where you came from Class of 2025 we are proud of you! You have left your mark on Bainbridge High School, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make on the world. Dream big. Stay grounded. Do Right! Go make a difference!
And always remember: Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat Congratulations- you did it!
Sincerely,
Christopher Bryant Principal, Bainbridge High School
Valedictorian
Olivia Griner
Bainbridge High School’s Valedictorian for the Class of 2025 is Olivia Griner. Griner is the daughter of Stephanie and Cecil Griner Jr She plans to attend Liberty University to pursue a degree in international relations She has been a member of FFA, 4-H, FCA, Anchor Club, and the BHS yearbook staff
Griner thanked her parents for their help and contributions to her academic success She also acknowledged Dr Heidi Chambers, describing her as “a great mentor”
Griner gave some parting advice to her classmates for the future during graduation; specifically, not to allow their worries and doubts about the future overtake their present
“I’ve missed out on new opportunities, memories, and being present with people I care deeply for, solely because my mind wandered to the worries of tomorrow,” she said “Each of us has faced our own challenges, worries, and conjured doubt, while our fears grew larger than our dreams, and took precedence over the present moment ”
Griner also gave some words of wisdom to the upcoming classes: “Stay as involved as possible, and make as many connections as you can You learn a lot during these four years ”
Bainbridge High School’s Salutatorian for the Class 2025 is Addison Hill Hill is the daughter of Brian an Elizabeth Hill She plans to attend Georgia Souther pursue a degree in Psychology She has participate Key Club, FCA, Cats Council, and has been a Natio Honor Society member, and has played on the BHS varsity soccer team, cheerleading, and Powderpuff football
Hill attributed much of her academic success to her parents; “They both have pushed me to do my best everything that I do.” During graduation, she admonished her classmates to appreciate their time and memories at BHS
“When growing up, everyone wishes for the future,” she said “‘I can’t wait until I’m a teenager, I can’t w until I can drive,’ and the one we use now, most of a can’t wait until I graduate high school ’ Well guys, there’s no need to wait anymore, because here it is today’s the last time the class of 2025 will all be together, so cherish it ”
She encouraged her fellow classmates to follow Go citing Proverbs 19:21, which reads, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpos that prevails ”
When asked if she had any advice to give the underclassmen that would come after her, she echo her parents: “I would say that every class counts, an do your best in everything that you do ”
Addison Hill
BHS 2025 Seniors
Tyiun Adams
Kevin Ara-Gomez
John Bell
Eriana Benton
Riley Bradford Colby Brown
Elaina Brantley Fiona Brown Gabrielle Brown Hailey Brown
Candance Alday
Dylan Baez-Berrios
Willie Bell
Hunter Black
JaHara Anderson
Judy Bailey Ava Bennett
Spencer Blanton
Wendy Adams
Taliyah Ausgood
John Beckham
Mason Bird
Aldyn Aleman
Ramiro BahenaApolinar
Xzaveonta Bell
Richard Black
Yovani Antonio
Ty’Kerah Baker
Kylie Bennett
Samuel Blyth
Ty’milla Adams
Roger Carias-Garcia
Zoe Chidester
Astoria Cooper
Israel Cruz
Ethyn Castro
Laniyiah Clayton
Synia Cooper
Brittainy Daniel
Nevaeh Chance
Austin Clemons
Dawson Cottles
Katelyn Davis
Ta’shun Carter
Michael Chinappi
Brayden Cooper
Tavarius Cunningham
Francisco Castro Roblero
Davonte Colbert
Makenzie Corriveau
Dexter Davis
Denisha Chappell
Gabriel Cook
Mikayla Crouse
Kemari Dawkins
Jayden Brown
Jasmine Burr
Tacara Bryant
Briyana Butler
Messiah Burden
Key’Vontaye Campbell
Jillian Brown
Emory Bush
Kaylee Buchanan
Aaron Caldwell
Schernavia Burnett
William Cannon
Vaniya Ervin
Ineicia Florence
Zykeria Gadson
Cullen Glover
Josh Evans
Kelvin Ford
Triston Gaymon
Yoselin GonzalesLopez
Jada Finn
Demetrius Freeman
Trinity Gibson
Janiyhia Grant
Christopher Escobar
Owen Fleming
Eddna GarciaCantoriano
Tyler Godwin
Ja’Quarius Faison
Iyannah Fountain
Nathan Gibson
Maria GonzalezLopez
Jermaine Fleming
Ryhein Fuller
Stacey Glenn
Kyra Green
Landon Deen
A’mya Eafford
Allee Dickson
Cayden Edmond
Holten Dollar
Jerilyn Effland
Estrella Diaz
Marissa Eakin
Amarion Donaldson
Dania Edwards
Jacob Dunaway
Emily Engram
Daniel Guzman
Alexis Harden
John Harris
Nylha Henry
Annamarie Hall
Tyler Harrell
Tykhyr Harris
Alan Hernandez
Eugene Hampton, Jr.
Breasia Harris
Angel Hart
Harley Hicks
Chloe Hackett
Marshall Harper
Labron Harris
Khalil Herbert
Jonathan Hall
Antayvion Harris
Turner Harrison
Joanna Hernandez
Alexis Harden
Ja’Quan Harris
Laylah Hawthorne
Addison Hill
Landen Green
Abigael Grubbs
Jasmine Griffin
Ana Guerrero
Destiny Grijalva
Jayden Guyton
Mariah Green
Caroline Grubbs
Luke Griffin
Ja’markus Guy
Olivia Griner
Tierra Guyton
Kobi Johnson
Kennedy Jones
Madison King
Traveon Johnson
Addie Justice
Lewis Lafferty
Daisha Jones
Alexis Keaton
Trinity Lewis
Randy Johnson
Kenton Jordan
Elijah Knight
Ahleah Jones
Gurpreet Kaur
Parker Landrum
J’Nia Jones
Le’yah Rae Keaton
Willenia Little
Lee Howell
Adan James
Damian Humphrey
Collen James
Preston Hutto
Alex Jimenez Argueta
Tre’Vyon Hughes
Alexa James
Evan Hutto
Connor Jarrett
Gary Ingram
Katelyn Johnson
Arrieanna Hines
Abigail Holley
Carli Houston
Kayley Hodnett
Kiriston Holley
Jaden Holt
Emily Littleton
Eli Logue
Ashley LopezMagdaleno
Destiny Lofton
Devlan Lomineck
Katleen Lopez
Ty’Miraka McIntyre
Amesha Miller
Zariyah Mitchell
Mahogany Murphy
Bryson McLendon
Chris Miller
Denis Calmo Morales Samantha Navarro-Romero
Lola McNair
Jahmia Miller
Kennith Moye
Zamiyah Ofton
Daviona McKay
Brody Miller
Natalie Moore Mercer Murray
Mia McMillan
Christopher Miller
Emily Morton
Rayshaun Newsome
Olivia McNair
Kylie Miller
Keilyn Murphy
Megan Ornelas
Arthur Lowery
Gatlyn Majors
Alyssa McClanahan
Javarious Mack
Jonathan Martin
Tamichael McCray
Markeyes Patterson
Brian Perez
Sara Powell
Chloe Riley
Jaden Pearson
Nylah Perkins
Daniel Pyles
Jakin Rivera
Eduar Perez Castillo
Xavier Porter
Jovany Ramos
Calasia Rogers
Anthony Pearson
Macy Perkins
Henry Purdy
Kaiya Riley
Alyssa Pennywell
Braylon Phillips
Bryseyda Ramirez Vasquez
Jaheim Roberts
Lillian Perez Giron
Jesse Powell
Daniel Reynolds
Yuliana Romero-Murillo
Yahir Ortiz
Aulden Parish
Kendall Owens
Carlee Parrish
Christopher Padgett
Bansi Patel
Tymeshia Ousley
Chersa Parker
Blair Padgett
Zariah Parrish
Destiny Palma
Devi Patel
Gamaliel Serrano
Elana Sheffield
Bowen Smith
Z’Riah Solomon
Zion Seymore
De’Niya Shuler
Derrick Smith
Matthew Springer
Anna Shea
Emily Slade
Nytifarence Smith
Christopher Staples
Jose Serrano
Emma Ryan Shirley
Denalia Smith
Zoey Sorrow
Sarah Shaw
Imelda Simon
Hunter Smith
Megan Springer
Emily Shea
Amaya Smith
Autumn Smith
Riley Starling
Tavares Roseborough
Anilya Scott
Maribella Salvador-Vasquez
Camyrn Scott
Mason Sconyers
Izavious Scott
De’Angela Rowe
Bridget Scott
Elijah Santiago
De’Mya Scott
Alexandra Scott
Carlie Sekula
Michael Thomas
Jayden Toliver
Laney Walker
Aaliyh Weaver
Armarion Thompson
Abigail Trammell
Lance Washington
Quameire West
Malaya Thompson
Francisco Villegas
Emma Watson
Kierstyn White
Tavion Thomas
Addyson Tomek
Kah’tevious Washington
Sheldon Weekley
Lorenza Thompson
Ronald Tyler
Melissa Washington
Kendall Whitaker
Emilee Tindell
Cierra Walker
Kaitlyn Weathersby
Haisten Wilkinson
John-Thomas Stegail
DeVeriyah Tarver
Ashauna Stringer
Kerri Tate
William Tabbs
James Taylor
John Stout
Tykeriana Tarver
Malia Stubbs
Bailey Taylor
Kayleigh Tallent
Jimmy Thomas
Kaylee Grace Buchanan
Dawson Cottles
Katelyn Davis
Jerilyn Effland
Eddna Garcia-Cantoriano
Olivia Griner
Abby Grubbs
Outstanding Seniors
Daniel Guzman
Addison Hill
Lee Howell
Evan Hutto
Kate Johnson
Daisha Jones
Gurpreet Kaur
Kylie Miller
Yahir Ortiz
Devi Patel
Braylon Phillips
Alexandria Scott
Emma Ryan Shirley
Malia Stubbs
Gamble Tabb
Laney Walker
Haisten Wilkinson
Camryn Scott (not pictured)
Asyah Williams
William Wimberly
Kwantisha Williams
Sierra Williams Justin Williams
Marisa Williams Amahri Wilson
BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR Superlatives
Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed
Emma Ryan Shirley & Nate Cannon
Addison Hill & Dawson Cottles
BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR Superlatives
Best Personality Class Clown
Ryhein Fuller & Haisten Wilkinson
Tyiun Adams & Bowen Smith
BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR Superlatives
Most Involved
Most Athletic
Camryn Scott & Abigail Holley
Kate Johnson & Gurpreet Kaur
BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR Superlatives
Tre’Vyon Hughes & De’Niya Shuler
John Bell & Kaylee Grace Buchanan
BAINBRIDGE
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR Superlatives
Most Unforgettable Most Talented
Luke Griffin & Mason Bird
Eli Logue & Natalie Moore
Abigael Grubbs
Dawson Cottles
Kate Poitevint
First National Bank Scholarship
First National Bank Scholarship
Tracy Dixon Memorial Golf Scholarship presented by First National Bank
Little Faces, BIG FUTURES
FROM DIAPERS TO DIPLOMAS
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Madelyn Ard
We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what is next for you! Love, Mom, Dad, & Mason
Parents: Jennifer Ard and Jamie Ard
Grandparents: James and Amy Ard, the late Lynwood and Louise Maxwell
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Chloe Brogdon
Love Mom, Dad, Carley, Chloe, Nana
Parents: Rusty and Brandi Brogdon
Grandparents: Judy Cottles, James Brogdon
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Carlee Rae Dollar
We are very proud of you!
Parents: Kellie and Cliff Dollar
Grandparents: Phyllis Mitchell, Bearer and Clifford Dollar
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Amarion Donaldson
We are so proud of everything you have accomplished! Congratulations man!
Parents: Sophia Lumpkin
Siblings: De’Zhreon and Zy’Kiah Donaldson
Grandparents: Annie Lumpkin, Benjamin and Vanessa Brown
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Aden and Hunter Black
Hope all your dreams come true!
Parents: Kyle and Ashley Black
Grandparents: Brittany and John Barker
Congratulations and Good Luck! Dawson B. Cottles
Congratulations Dawson, we are proud of you!
Parents: Bryan and Julie Cottles
Grandparents: Melvin and Bobbie Davis, Sandra Cottles, David Cottles
Congratulations and Good Luck! Holten Dollar
Congratulations to our high school graduate, we are so proud of you!
Parents: Greg and Sarah Dollar
Sister: Grace Dollar
Grandparents: Joan and the late Fred Dollar, Deb and Don Flanagan
Congratulations and Good Luck! Cullen Glover
Way to go Cullen! We are so proud of you!
Parents: Bob and Amanda Coker Glover
Grandparents: Bobby and Gail Glover, Brenda and Dennis Holliman, the late Robert U. Coker
Baby Steps to GRADUATION
Congratulations and Good Luck! Haylee Elizabeth Henry
Congratulations, Haylee! We love you and are so proud of you!
Parents: Perry and Sharon Henry
Grandparents: Don and Carolyn Elliott
BEFORE THE TASSELS TURNED
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Preston Hutto
Your graduation marks the beginning of your dreams turning into reality. We couldn’t be more proud! We love you!
Parents: Michael and Brittany Hutto
Grandparents: Jean Thompson, Kevin Smith, Wayne and Deanna Hutto
Congratulations and Good Luck! Le’Yah Rae Keaton
Congrats Beautiful! We love you queen!
Parents: Elisa Burke and Leon Keaton Jr.
Grandparents: Mary Ansley, Willie Burke, Sr., John Willis, Leon and Carol Keaton, Sr.
Congratulations and Good Luck! Zamiyah Ofton (Zy)
Way to go Zamiyah! High school is just the first step on your path to greatness. We love you!
Parents: Teaila Walton and Monroe Ofton
Grandparents: Tony Shoumon and the late Pearl Shoumon, David Walton, Mary Helen Reed and Kevin Reed
Congratulations and Good Luck! Jaden Holt
We wish you much success! We love you!!
Parents: Veronica Jones and Ken Holt
Grandparents: Gerald and Marie Jones
Congratulations and Good Luck! Alexis Keaton
Always keep God first and you will succeed in everything you do. Congratulations, Juicy! We love you!
Parents: Tomeka Keaton and Curtis Keaton Jr.
Grandparents: Runelle Crapp, Curtis Keaton Sr. and the late Gertrude Keaton
Congratulations and Good Luck! Emily Grace Morton
You will always be our sunshine! We are very proud of you! Reach for the stars! Love, Mama and Greg
Parents: Greg and Heather Brown
Grandparents: Bubba and Leslie Stone, Richard and Cyndi Britt
Congratulations and Good Luck! Daniel (2xx) Reynolds Jr.
Congratulations!!! I’m so proud of you. I pray you continue to let God lead you in all areas of your life.
Love Mom, Maria, Ti and Ki
Parents: Catherine Johnson and Daniel Reynolds
Grandparents: Sharon Clemons, the late Willie Coleman, Vondora and Billy Reynolds
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Congratulations and Good Luck! Daniel (DJ) Reynolds, Jr.
Congratulations!!! May your future be bright and your dreams come true. -Aunt Mac, Aunt Brenda
Parents: Catherine Johnson and Daniel Reynolds
Grandparents: Sharon Clemens, the late Willie Coleman, Vondora and Billy Reynolds
Congratulations and Good Luck! William Gamble Tabb
From your first flight as a baby to soaring to new heights as a graduate, you have always been destined to fly high! We love you to the moon and back!
Parents: Masey)
The Post-Searchlight // Graduation 2025
Congratulations and Good Luck! Daniel Reynolds, Jr.
Congratulations young man, with love, Grandma Sharon
Parents: Catherine Johnson and Daniel Reynolds
Grandparents: Sharon Clemons, the late Willie Coleman, Vondora and Billy Reynolds
Congratulations and Good Luck! Kayleigh Talent
FINAL Roar
Grace Christian Academy Class of 2025:
Wow! Your class has made an undeniable impact on our campus over the last 13 years From state and region championships to incredible academic accomplishments, you have made your mark on GCA and left your legacy on our school As the largest graduating class in school history, you also serve as a reminder of the growth that God has provided to GCA in recent years
While high school graduation seems to mark the end of a season, let it, more importantly, encourage you as the beginning of an even more important one As you each go out into the world- at college or in the workforce- may the truths you have learned in the classroom and chapel services be ever present in your minds and hearts
As Colossians 3:16 states, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly ” In this word, you have been given the keys to a life that produces joy and fruit, and your job is simply to abide in that word daily. Let it guide and encourage you through all of life’s highs and lows As the challenges of life come your way, remember the school verse from this year and let it encourage you to continue in the path God has called you to follow:
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up ” -
Galatians 6:9
On behalf of the faculty and staff of GCA, Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Sean Johnson GCA Head of School
Valedictorian
Kate Sigman
ace Christian Academy’s Valedictorian for the Class 2025 is Kate Sigman Sigman is the daughter of chael and Stacey Sigman She plans to attend the eorgia Institute of Technology to major in Chemical gineering. Sigman participated in competition dance h FIRM Dance Company, as well as GCA golf, eer, volleyball, and cross country She was also volved in the math club, student government, and uth ministry at Bainbridge First Methodist Church
e thanked her mother for her help and couragement: “She kept up with my hectic schedule me and encouraged me when I needed it most ”
ur time as high school students has come to a close,” gman said, addressing her classmates at graduation We never could have made it here without the support our parents, faculty, mentors, and friends On behalf my fellow classmates, I would like to thank each and ery one of you for standing by us for all of our ccesses and failures However, we have now ached the moment where we will begin to branch way from our old support networks ”
r the underclassman that will come after the ’25 ougars, Sigman advised, “Focus more on your future d less on people’s opinion of you ”
Grace Christian Academy’s Salutatorian for the Class of 2025 was Sybil Lee. Lee is the daughter of Nichole and Jason Lee She plans to attend Auburn University and pursue a degree in Civil Engineering Lee participated in GCA volleyball, tennis, cross country, and basketball, and was a member of the National Honor Society, as well as 4-H
Lee thanked the GCA teachers and faculty at graduation “for putting up with us so gracefully and loving us, no matter the craziness we brought to the school since pre-K ” She also attributed her academic success to the friendly competition she had with her fellow Cougars
During her graduation address, she reminisced about the memories made with the Class of ’25, and emphasized the importance of love to her classmates, citing Colossians 3:14, “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity ”
One piece of advice Lee wanted to pass on to future classes was the satisfaction in balancing class and extracurriculars “It’s really hard to balance athletics and schooling, but it’s very gratifying ”
Sybil Lee
GCA 2025 Seniors
Jaiden Belcher
Grier Albritton
Caden Brock
Madelyn Ard
Chloe Brogdon
Preston Barnett
Parker Cox
Reagan DeLanoy
Owen Earnest
Sara Kate Crews
Angeline Doan
Madison Deese
Carlee Dollar
Keith Eidson
Alyssa Harrison
Landon Harrell Trey Henderson Haylee Henry
Sybil Lee
Cheyenne Mitchell Kate Poitevint
Hines Roberts Ali Roberts Kate Sigman
Landon Temples
Emori Vickers JJ Walker
Cade Wells
Aiden Whittaker Dawson Worsley
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR Superlatives
Reagan Delanoy & Chloe Brogdon
Sara Kate Crews & Trey Henderson
Landon Harrell & Caden Brock
Aiden Whittaker
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SENIOR Superlatives
Most Likely to Succeed Flirtiest Most Creative Best Couple
Cheyenne Mitchell & JJ Walker
Madelyn Ard & Dawson Worsley
Kate Sigman & Jaiden Belcher
Hines Roberts and Ali Roberts
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR Superlatives
Most Athletic Most Likely to Take Over Family Business
Most Likely to be a Stay-at-Home Mom
Dressed
Madison Deese
Landon Temples & Haylee Henry
Kate Poitevint & Owen Earnest
Carlee Dollar & Cade Wells
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SENIOR Superlatives
Most School Spirit
Most Likely to be a Hacker (For Good)
Most Likely to be Famous
Parker Cox
Emori Vickers
Grier Albritton
Angeline Doan
Class Clown
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR Superlatives
Christian Character Mr. & Mrs. GCA
Keith Eidson & Alyssa Harrison
Preston Barnett & Sybil Lee
