On June 11, 2025, the Renton High School Class of 2025 gathered at the Accesso ShoWare Center in Kent to celebrate their graduation. The event marked the end of a transformative chapter for students, who crossed the stage in front of a crowd filled with cheering families, friends, and faculty. The ceremony began in the afternoon, with doors opening an hour early to welcome guests. Graduates entered in organized rows, wearing the school’s traditional caps and gowns. Family members filled the arena, many holding signs, flowers, and cameras, eager to capture the moment. School and district leaders addressed the class, reflecting on the challenges students had faced during their high school journey. From shifting learning environments to community events and academic milestones, the Class of 2025 represented a spirit of pride, tradition, and excellence! Throughout the ceremony, student leaders took the podium to speak about their shared experiences and hopes for the future. Applause followed each speech, creating a supportive and celebratory atmosphere. Faculty members announced each graduate’s name, prompting cheers from the crowd as students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. As the ceremony drew to a close, graduates took part in a symbolic gesture marking their official transition from high school students to alumni. Families stood to capture photos and videos, while students embraced their peers and teachers, many of whom had supported them throughout their academic careers. The celebration continued outside the venue, where graduates posed for pictures, greeted loved ones, and reflected on their accomplishments. With diplomas in hand and futures ahead, the Renton High School Class of 2025 left the ShoWare Center ready to begin their next chapter.
