Wendy Werner
CherryRoad Media
The Syracuse High Graduation Ceremony was held Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 4 pm. Forty five seniors entered the Middle School Gym to “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edwards Elgar arr. Foster played by the Syracuse Symphonic Band led by Brandy Hall, Band teacher. After the presentation of flowers, Platform 11 sang, “Never Grow Up” by Taylor Swift led by Garrett Reese, High School Vocal Music teacher.
The Salutatorian address was given by Claire Noerrlinger and the Valedictorian address was given by Jayden Meyer. Noerrlinger, Meyer, Cy Petersen and Preston Rumery were recognized for being in the top ten percent of the class. Noerrlinger and Meyer were both inductees into the Rocket Hall of Fame for which the criteria is a 4.0 GPA and/or an ACT score of 30 or higher.
Principal Jarred Royal presented awards read by High School Counselor, Jaqueline Mohr. Superintendent David Kraus presented the Class of 2025 with Board of Education President, Barry Janssen, presenting diplomas.
Following are the 2025 graduates along with their parents/guardians:
Kaden Edwin Bailey Son of Kendall Bailey and Ruth Simon
Brady Ross Ballinger Son of Larissa and James Diekmann, Ross Ballinger
Eliza Marie Bennett Daughter of Lance and Crystal Bennett
Griffin Lee Bokamper Son of Dan and Kim Bokamper
Kieran Josue Colindres Son of Xa’nel Cribbs and Brett Kirchhoff, Rudy Colindres
Dylan Mathew Cosgrove Son of Ruth Simon and Kendall Bailey
Tieran James Cox Son of Chad and Jeni Cox
Makenna Amada Crook Daughter of Vance and Rachel Crook
Stephanie Nichole Eisenhauer Daughter of Jon and Caryn Eisenhauer
Aselen Mercer Farley Daughter of Tim and Amber Farley
Trinity Alizabeth Geiser Daughter of Jake and Amanda Geiser
Aliza Michelle Haag Daughter of Russ and Sam Haag
Carsen Michael Heiser Son of Mike and Dorey Heiser
Isaac Nelson Hestermann Son of Scott and Jamie Hestermann
Ani Scott Hitzemann Son of Scott and Jenn Hitzemann
Aiden Scott Hobbs Son of Ben and Laura Hobbs
Emma Jayne Houghton Daughter of Trevor and Mendy Houghton
Destiny Leigh Jazbec Daughter of Crystal and Shaun Rempel, Nate Jazbec
Madison Lee Jording Daughter of Darrin and Kelly Jording
Mason Scott Jording Son of Darrin and Kelly Jording
Gavin Michael Kelch Son of Mike and Tammy Kelch
Olivia Catherine Leonard Daughter of Trent Leonard, Trisha and Todd Babbel
Skyla Ann Lindsey Daughter of Jeffrey and Abigail Lindsey
Jayden Marie Meyer Daughter of Bruce and Kerri Meyer
Bryan Daniel Morquecho Son of Victor and Maria Morquecho
Madeline Haley Nannen Daughter of Dane and Melissa Nannen
Jaydon James Nichols Son of Troy and Paula Nichols
Claire Suzanne Noerrlinger Daughter of Tim and Heather Noerrlinger, Jill and Curtis Stanberry
Brooks Thomas O’Grady son of Phil and Codey Janssen
Brodie Johann Panko Son of Timothy and Jenny Panko
Cy Aidren Petersen Son of Jamie Petersen, Nick and Stephanie Petersen
Jadah Marena Roberts Daughter of Tiffany and Adam Roberts
Preston Arther Rumery Son of Mark and Becky Rumery
Brenna Marie Sayer Daughter of Steve and Erin Sayer
Addison Ann Schubarth Daughter of Jason and Carrie Schubarth
Tyler John Sears Son of Jackie and Jeremy Griepenstroh
Colton Bradley Sprague Son of Jill Ford and Bruce Sprague
Cade Alan Stephenson Son of Craig and Kelly Stephenson
Ayden Rian Swift Son of Brian and Alissa Swift
Chessa Jamison Tompkins Daughter of Joel and Melissa Tompkins
Cash Randell Vollertsen Son of Nate and Rachel Vollertsen
Samantha Lee Wallace Daughter of Neil and Rachelle Wallace
Theresa Diane Walle Niece of Mark Marrs
Parker Oliver Walters Son of Wes and Mary Finkner
Carter Dean Wander Son of Amy Wander and Jeremy Wander
The Recessional, Above and Beyond” by James Swearingen was also played by the Symphonic Band.
The class flower was the yellow rose; the class colors was hunter green and champagne; and the class motto was “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined” by Henry Thoreau. Jenna Voorhees and Reagan Wilhelm were the Honor Guards. Steve Sayer and Gregg Wiebusch are the class sponsors.\
