The Class of 2025 Graduates
The Master’s School Class of 2025 gathered with their friends and families at Valley Community Baptist Church in Avon, CT on Saturday, June 7 for the school’s 54th Commencement.
TMS Board Chairman Todd Shelansky opened the ceremony by challenging the Class of 2025 to build habits now to block out the “noise” of the world that drowns out God’s voice and pulls you off the path. “Spend time with God daily in His Word and in prayer so that you are able to hear and recognize God’s voice and His leading,” Shelansky said. “Save, invest, and give generously. Do the hard work in front of you with excellence – it lays the foundation for success.”
Each of the graduates was recognized and uniquely honored by a faculty member who noted the graduate’s admirable qualities, accomplishments, and future plans. Each faculty member also reflected on the special relationship he or she had developed with the student he or she was honoring.
The ceremony included speeches from several students reflecting on their high school experience and thanking their families, teachers and classmates. Class Salutatorian Jayden Martey shared, “I’ve formed friendships I know I will have for years from now, and I’ve had mentors and teachers who saw something special in me even when I didn’t see it in myself. Sometimes all you really need is someone to have your back in order to really change things.”
Ceremony highlights also included both vocal and instrumental student performances, scripture readings by students and a video montage of the graduates during their years at The Master’s School. Each graduate was presented with their diploma as well as their unique Class of 2025 medallion designed by senior art student Abigail Hinds.
Head of School Kevin D. Case closed out the graduation ceremony with his Charge to the Class of 2025. “I challenge each of you to discover the inner leader within you. Always strive for excellence every day. Do not settle for mediocrity.” Case challenged the Class of 2025 to “connect and care for people, intentionally share positive thoughts, add value to others, and bring salt and light to people repeatedly.”
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The Master's School opens its doors to all qualified students regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religious affiliation. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national affiliation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs.
The Master's School is fully accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
The Master's School opens its doors to all qualified students regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religious affiliation. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national affiliation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, and other school-administered programs.
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