Congratulations, Class of 2025!

On Thursday, May 22, the 273 members of the Class of 2025 received their diplomas as part of the 87th Commencement Exercises of Central Catholic High School!

273 Graduates Ready to Leave Their Mark on The World

Congratulations to the 273 young men and women graduating from Central Catholic High School on May 22, 2025! The Class of 2025 plans on changing the world - and they’re off to a great start!

As a class, they received over 1,537 college and university acceptances (including Ivy league institutions), in 37 U.S. states (including D.C.) and in three countries including the U.S. They will play college athletics, will serve the least favored, and will dominate in professional fields including medicine, law, engineering, education, business and more.

Most importantly, they will carry on the mission of Central Catholic throughout the world - "Central Catholic High School makes Jesus known and loved. We educate the whole person for college and for life, with particular care for the least favored and those in need."

 

Senior & Commencement Activities

• Senior Awards Gala
• College 101 Senior Seminar
• Commencement Rehearsal
• SeniorFest 2025
• Legacy Barbecue
• Baccalaureate Mass
• 87th Commencement Exercises
• The Florentius Society
• Commencement Photo Albums
• Class of 2025 At-A-Glance
• Golden Anniversary: Class of 1975

The Class of 2025 in Photos

 

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The Senior Awards Gala

Photo Album: Senior Awards Gala

Sunday, May 18, 2025

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Seniors came together for a festive night of camaraderie and special student awards and recognitions.

Raider News: Celebrating the Class of 2025 Senior Awards Gala

 

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College 101 Senior Seminar

Photo Album: College 101

Monday, May 19, 2025

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Seniors attended a presentation to prepare them for college life. Recent graduates returned to share their experiences in their first year of college as part of a Q&A forum.

 

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Commencement Rehearsal

Photo Album: Rehearsal

Monday, May 19, 2025

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SeniorFest 2025

Photo Album: SeniorFest

Monday, May 19, 2025

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Following Commencement rehearsal, the Class of 2025 came together for SeniorFest 2025 with field games, inflatables, and food trucks - Sal's Mobile Pizza Truck and the Cookie Monstah.

 

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Legacy Barbecue

Photo Album: Barbecue

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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The Advancement & Alumni Office hosted a small barbecue before the Baccalaureate Mass for all Legacy Seniors and their parents and/or grandparents. Legacy Seniors are seniors whose parent or grandparent graduated from Central Catholic HS, St. Mary HS in Lawrence, or Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen.

 

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Baccalaureate Mass

Photo Album: Baccalaureate

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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The Baccalaureate Program

Baccalaureate Program 2025

 

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The 87th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025

5:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025

The Memorial Gymnasium of Central Catholic High School

Watch the recording of the Commencement Livestream via bBIG Live.

The Commencement Program

Commencement Program 2025

 

President's Address

Mr. Christopher Sullivan '81, President of Central Catholic High School, addresses the graduates of the Class of 2025.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Brady Barry '25, Valedictorian, Brown University

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Grace Wofford '25, Salutatorian, University of Notre Dame

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Major Awards and Presentations at Commencement

 

The Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award

Kiany Adames '25, College of the Holy Cross

The highest award presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School. Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder. The award has been presented annually since 1963.

Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder Brother Florentius, this award is the highest honor presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School. The award has been presented annually since 1963.

Kiany Adames '25, who is heading to the College of the Holy Cross this fall, was presented with the Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award.

Kiany is now a member of an elite group, The Brother Florentius, FMS, Society, which is comprised of previous recipients of the Bro. Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award.

Former award winners attended the Commencement Exercises and formed an honor guard to congratulate the newest recipient.

Photo Album: The Brother Florentius Society

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The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award Recipients

Emma Borrero '25, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

This award is presented to the graduate who best embodies the Marist ideal of commitment to service and love for the least favored.

Emma Borrero '25, who will be attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in the fall, was presented with The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award by Mrs. Maureen Shanahan, a member of the Campus Ministry Team and Director of Central Catholic's Marist Service Program.

Samantha MacAvoy '25, University of Georgia

This award is presented to the graduate who best embodies the Marist ideal of commitment to service and love for the least favored.

Samantha MacAvoy '25, who will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall, was presented with The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award by Mrs. Maureen Shanahan, a member of the Campus Ministry Team and Director of Central Catholic's Marist Service Program.

 

The Michael Garvey Memorial Award

Cole Glynn '25, University of Michigan

This award is presented to the most successful male student-athlete in the graduating Class of 2025.

Cole Glynn '25, who will be attending University of Michigan in the fall, was presented with The Michael Garvey Memorial Outstanding Male Student-Athlete Award by Mr. Zach Blaszak, Director of Athletics & Activities.

 

The Mary I. Kilcoyne Memorial Award

Kerri Finneran '25, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

This award is presented to the most successful female student-athlete in the graduating Class of 2025.

Kerri Finneran '25, who will be attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, was presented with The Mary I. Kilcoyne Outstanding Female Student-Athlete Award by Mr. Zach Blaszak, Director of Athletics & Activities.

 

The Karen Moynihan '69SM Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

Alliana Icart ’25, Brown University

This award is presented to the graduate who made an Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.

This is the first year the award has been presented.

Alliana Icart '25, who will be attending Brown University in the fall, was presented with The Karen Moynihan '69SM Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts by Mr. Matthew Joyal, a faculty member in the Fine & Performing Arts Department and the Social Studies Department, Co-Director of the Theatre Guild, and an advisor for Visions Literary & Arts Magazine.

 

The Florentian Dedications

Mr. Sully Grella '92,Teacher & Coach

Each year, the graduating class dedicates their yearbook, The Florentian, to someone who had a defining impact on their Central Catholic experience.

The Class of 2025 Florentian Yearbook is dedicated to two individuals, including Mr. Sully Grella '92, a Mathematics Teacher, the Freshman Football Head Coach, and an Assistant Coach Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field. Congratulations, Mr. Grella!

 

Mrs. Lauren Roeser, Teacher & Advisor

Each year, the graduating class dedicates their yearbook, The Florentian, to someone who had a defining impact on their Central Catholic experience.

The Class of 2025 Florentian Yearbook is dedicated to two individuals, including Mrs. Lauren Roeser, the Chair of the Fine & Performing Arts Department and the Art Club Advisor. Congratulations, Mrs. Roeser!

 

Additional Awards & Recognitions

AP Capstone Diploma Recipients

The AP Capstone Diploma is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing.

• Recipients:
  • Kaya Asmar
  • Brady Barry
  • Ryan Demers
  • Cole Glynn
  • Samantha MacAvoy
  • Chloe McCracken
  • Khanh-Han Nguyen

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The Class of 2025 Student Council Officers

• President: Luke Armano
• Vice-President: Noel Wilson
• Secretary: John Drew
• Treasurer: Ryan Demers

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Presented at the Senior Awards Gala on Sunday, May 19, 2025

Academic Awards

Activities Awards

Legion of Honor Awards

 

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Commencement Photo Albums

Gathering for Commencement

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Commencement Exercises

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Celebrating After Commencement

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The Class of 2025 in Photos

 

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Class of 2025 Graduates At-A-Glance

Number of Seniors in Class of 2025: 273

Number of Cities/Towns of Residence for the Class of 2025: 45

Class of 2025 Furthering Their Education:

• Four-Year College: 92%
• Two-Year College/Technical Training - 6%
• Work / Military Enlistment / Gap Year - 2%

Class of 2025 College Acceptances: 1,537

Number of Colleges & Universities Admitted to: 265

Including… Boston College (MA), Boston University (MA), Brown University (RI), Clemson University (SC), Cornell University (NY), Dartmouth College (NH), Fairfield University (CT), George Washington University (DC), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MA), Northeastern University (MA), Northwestern University (IL) Pennsylvania State University (PA), Purdue University (IN), Syracuse University (NY), Tufts University (MA), University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame (IN), Villanova University (PA), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA), and many, many more.

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Number of States (including D.C.) Admitted to: 37

Number of Countries (including U.S.) Admitted to: 3 (Canada, England, US)

 

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The Golden Anniversary Recognition

Photo Album: Class of 1975 at Commencement

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Graduates from the Class of 1975 of Central Catholic HS, Saint Mary HS, and Presentation of Mary Academy celebrated their Golden Anniversary during Commencement Week and were recognized during the Commencement Exercises.

They celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their graduation with a variety of events, including:

• Reunion Kick-Off: Bocce Tournament at the Methuen Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge
• The Welcome Home Reunion Reception
• Reunion Breakfast, School Tour, & Golden Diploma Presentation
• Recognition at Commencement
• Class Mass in Carney Family Chapel

Congratulations, Class of 2025!