Graduation Edition 2025 by Tryon Daily Bulletin

MEET THE GRADUATING CLASS OF

POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

POLK COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE

LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL

LAKE LURE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

EDITOR’S NOTE

Jeff Allison Publisher

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

I’d like to congratulate the entire Class of 2025 on this significant milestone in your lives! Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this moment, and it’s time to celebrate all that you’ve achieved.

As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your journey, remember that this is just the beginning. Your future is bright and full of endless possibilities, and I do not doubt that you’ll make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.

Your time at Polk County High School, Polk County Early College, Landrum High School, and Lake Lure Classical Academy has prepared you well for what’s to come, and you can be proud of all that you’ve accomplished during your years here. You’ve formed lifelong friendships, discovered new

passions, and honed your skills and talents.

Now, as you move forward, take with you the lessons and experiences you’ve gained along the way. Let them guide you as you navigate the challenges and joys of the future.

On behalf of everyone at the Tryon Daily Bulletin, I would like to extend my congratulations to you once again on this remarkable achievement. You have so much to be proud of, and we look forward to seeing all that you’ll accomplish in the years ahead.

Never forget where you came from, but never underestimate where you are headed.

Best of luck to you all!

Jeff Allison Publisher Tryon Newsmedia, LLC

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POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2025

On behalf of the Polk County Board of Education and all of Polk County Schools, I want to congratulate our Polk County High School and Polk County Early College graduates, the Class of 2025.

This is a very special time of year for you seniors and your families and for us as teachers and staff. It is rewarding to see the culmination of your hard work, and we feel fortunate to have played a part in preparing you for a productive future.

Commencement marks an end and a beginning. The previous weeks went by quickly as you finished exams, attended awards nights, and prepared for graduation ceremonies. Take some time to reflect on the effort and commitment it has taken to get you to this point. Take pride in your accomplishments and realize you will need the same dedication and resolve to be successful going forward.

I would also encourage you to join me in thanking your families, your communities, and the Polk

County Schools educators who have helped you reach your goals. Know that we are very proud of you and that your Wolverine Family is behind you all the way.

As you prepare to embark on a new journey, set your aim high. We know you will do great things! Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Aaron Greene, Polk County Schools Superintendent

AARON GREENE

ANTHONY ADAME

MARA ANDERSON

EMANUEL ALBARRAN

HANNAH APONTE

ISACK ALVARADO

SOFIA AVELLANEDA-CRUZ

DAVID AMITRANO

JASMINE BAIRD

LESLIE ANDERSON

JELLIAN ALABA

HUGH BALLENTINE

MASON BEILER

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, JR.

CARMEN DIEZ GRANDE

GEORGE BARBER

SPENCER BISHOP

RAYANNA CAMILO

WILLIAM DOTSON

ANN BATEMAN

HAYDEN BLACKWELL

SANDRA CARROLL

KATHRYN DUFFY

NICHOLAS BATIATO

MIA BRADLEY

JAYDEN DUNCAN

ALEXA BEILER

ETHAN BRAUN

JONATHAN COLLIER

JESSICA BAIRD

JACOB ED

JAYCE EDWARDS

LILY GOSNELL

REESE HOLINSKI

BENNETT JACOBUS

JAYME EVANS

NOAH GREVE

PEYTON HOOTS

MARK JARRETT

JADA FOSTER

DERRICK GRIFFIN

KARSYN HUSKEY

SHATTER JOHNSON

MYLES FREEMAN

HARPER HARRIS

TUVA-LIV IGNELL

KELSEY KASPRZYK

WILLIAM GEAGLEY

CAMERON HODGES

MIYA JACKSON

JAMES KIMBRELL

KYNLEY LAWTER

CHRISTOPHER LITTLEJOHN, JR.

CONNER LEDBETTER

KIERA LITTLEJOHN

BROOKLYNN LEWIS

AXL LONGWORTH

KYLIE LEWIS

ALAINA LITTLEFIELD

COLT LOVE, JR.

ARDON MALAN

ABIGAIL MCCOOL

ANDREW NANCE

RAMEY MARTIN

MYLES MENETRE, V

TAILYNN NELON

NATHANAEL MARTINEZ

RIVER MILLER

YOSELIN OLGUIN

ALEXIA MATA-GUTIERREZ

ABIGAIL MORTON

SOPHIA OVERHOLT

ISABELLA MCCALL

OLIVER MURPHY

COLT PITTMAN

TURNER LOVELAND

JAMES PURTILL LEILANI RAMIREZ CHAVEZ

HAYDEN RASH

SHAREN RESENDIZ

SUMMER SHUMATE

PHILIP TEAGUE

CHRISTIAN TEREZA SUASTEGUI

NATALIE THOMPSON

GIDEON SOMMERS

HAYDEN TONEY

ELIZALEE SUBER

MARLAINA TURNER

ADDISON SAMA

NATALIE SERRANO KARSON SCRUGGS

AUSTIN SHIPMAN

JAIDEN RINGLE

JATZIRY ROMAN-SALINAS

RICHARD RUFF, II

TYLER RUSSELL

NOT PICTURED:

Andrew Batiato

Eleanor Benson

Billy Booker

Alec Carroll

Benjamin Hendricks

Owen Hendricks

Ezra Marlow

Justin Mendoza

Jacob Morgan

Grant Roush

Grayson Skipper

Nicolas Sotomayor

Nicholas Stribling

Adam Swanson II

Donte' Tingling

Dakoda Vaughn

Kalie Ward

EMILY WALTERS

JULIE VELASQUEZ-MORALES

KEARA WATERS

ELIZABETH VITALE

KINLEY WATERS

SARAH VITALE

KYLEE WATERS

CARTER WADE

JACKSON WINES

EMILY WINGO

DAVIS YOUNG

MIA WOLFE

ARIANA WOOD

GABRIEL WORLEY

MORGAN YODER

POLK COUNTY

EARLY COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2025

VAYLIE MCKENZIE ALVARADO

WYATT MCKINLEY MCCRAW

SUSAN MARIE ANDERSON

DOMINIC CRUZ PAINTER

LILY KATHERINE AYERS

NAYELI RAMIREZ-BAUTISTA

KEVIN CHAVEZ BAUTISTA

MADISON ROSE SPARKS-TRUMBLE

KAITLYN MACKENZIE CARROLL

MAIA SHADOAN WALEN

LANDRUM

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025

It is my honor to introduce the Landrum High School Class of 2025. These graduates have made a lasting impact on their school community through their leadership, kindness, and determination. As they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives, the Spartanburg One family celebrates all of their achievements!

On behalf of Spartanburg District One and the Board of Trustees, I would like to congratulate and recognize these students for the perseverance and hard work it took to reach this milestone. Congratulations, and best of luck in all of your future endeavors!

Dr. Mark S. Smith, Superintendent of Spartanburg One School District

DR. MARK S. SMITH

VICTORIA ADAMS KAYLA ALLISON

KINSLEY ALVERSON

THOMAS ARMSHAW

BONNIE ARROWOOD

KAITLYN ARTHUR

PAYTON ATKINS

CASEY AVENT

KALEIGH BALLEW

ELLA BOHON

JOHN CAGLE

KENNEDIE COLEMAN

BAILEY BARRON

CAROLINE BRAVO

GAGE CASE

GAVIN COLLINS

SHELBY BISHOP

HALEY BRIGHT

EZEQUIEL CHAVEZ-SANTIBANES

SKYLAR CORNETT

ZATHAN BLISS

ANNALEI BROWN

ANDREW COLEMAN

NICHOLAS CORREIA

KINSEY CUMMINGS

CARSON CULBRETH

ANTHONY DECAPIO

YEMILY ERIZA

ROAN GHAHREMAN

CADE DIXON

ETHAN FISHER

JUAN GOMEZ

JASMYN DAUGHERTY

LELA DUNCAN

ABIGAIL FRANKLIN

BRODY GOSNELL

KADASIA DAVIS

JOHNATHAN EDWARDS

KIRBY GENTRY

HARPER GOSNELL

KENDALL GOSSETT

WYATT GULLEDGE

JOSE HERNANDEZ-SANCHEZ

ADDISON HOWARD

PIPER GRAHAM

ZACHARY HALL

BROOKLYN HINES

LAELA HUGHART

RACHEL GREEN

JORDAN HAMRICK

DYLAN HODGE

ANDREW HUGHES

ALYSSA GREENE

BRYSON HARRIS

GRAYSON HORTON

CELIA HUGUENIN

JOHNATHAN HUTCHINS

JUSTIN KEELE

ABIGAIL LEONARD

ADISON MCABEE

ISAAC JACKSON

JAMES KELLEY

ASHLEY LEWIS

AUSTIN MCKELVEY

ADYN JOHNSON

MICHAEL KIBBE

ALLI MADISON

PEYTON MCKELVEY

ENSLEY KAROW

JACOB KIMMONS

EVELYN MARTELL

NATHANIEL MEDLOCK

ALBERT MEDVAR

ALEXANDER MOLINA

PRESTON NEWTON

KARRIS PIERCE

KYLIE MEHAFFEY

KADDEN MORGAN

ZACHARY OWENS

ASHLEY POOLE

KADENCE MILLS

GABRIEL MORRIS

JACKSON PACE

KADYNCE POORE

LAURYN MILLS

PEYTON MOSS

KAYLEN PHILLIPS

TITUS POORE

KIRSTEN ROBBINS

PRESLEE QUINN

CHRISTOPHER SHERBERT

EMMA SMITH

SARAH REID

JAYDEN ROSE-GOCHENOUR

JAYDEN SHERBERT

ETHAN RIDINGS

SYDNEY SAWYER

ANNALISA SHIELDS

SIDNEY STOKES

KEILEA ROACH

NATHAN SHADDEN

HUNTER SHIFFLETT

BREANNA STUBBS

JASE SULLIVAN

JOURNEY UPTON

CHRISTIAN VELAZQUEZ-LOPEZ

KELSEY WATERS

DAEGAN SWAN

IRENE VAQUERO

JACKSON VINESETT

JACOB WATSON

EMILY TEMPLE

ELLIOTT VAUGHAN

MOUTITA VONGLATSAMY

FAITH WEISS

KAITLYN THEERATHORN

ELISABETH VEDERNIKOV

COLBY WALKER-ELLIOTT

DOMANIC WHITESIDE

CLARA WILSON

KYRA YODER

AUBREY WINGATE

DYNASTI YOUNG

RILEY WISEMAN

BAILEY ZIRPEL

JAMES WYBLE

LAKE LURE CLASSICAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2025

The members of the Lake Lure Classical Academy Class of 2025 have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, community service, and leadership in their community.

These graduates are the future leaders of our community, and everyone at Lake Lure Classical Academy wishes them the best in their future endeavors. We are proud of our graduates and thankful for their families’ support during their high school years.

Congratulations, Class of 2025!