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Warren County High School Celebrates the Class of 2025
It’s time to toss the caps and cheer! Warren County High School is proudly celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025. These hardworking seniors have crossed the finish line, marking the end of their high school years and the start of exciting new journeys ahead.
Royal Examiner is honored to spotlight this year’s graduating class, sharing in the joy of students, families, and the entire school community. With determination and teamwork, these students have navigated a school experience shaped by both challenges and accomplishments. Now, they stand ready for what’s next — whether it’s college, career, service, or travel.
The Class of 2025 represents a wide variety of dreams and talents. Some will head off to universities and community colleges across Virginia and beyond, while others are entering the workforce or enlisting in the military. Whatever their path, each student carries the lessons and memories made in the halls of Warren County High.
Faculty and staff say they couldn’t be prouder. “This class has shown so much resilience,” said one teacher. “They’ve grown into thoughtful, capable young adults, and we’re excited to see where life takes them.”
Graduation is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of the journey. For many seniors, this moment is one they’ve dreamed about for years. As friends and family members gathered to applaud their success, it was clear just how much these students are loved and supported.
Photos of the graduates, captured by Victor O’Neill Studios and Tolliver Studios, LLC, help tell the story of this special milestone. Smiling faces, decorated caps, and proud families fill the frames — each image is a reminder that hard work and hope go hand in hand.
To the Class of 2025: congratulations! The Royal Examiner and your entire community are cheering for you. May your next chapter be full of discovery, growth, and success.
Graduation is on May 15th at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. The graduation ceremony will be lived streamed on the Royal Examiner.
Meet the WCHS Class of 2025.
Abbigail Bowers
Abigail Knesh
Adam Andlinger
Aireana McClanahan
Alexandra Whittaker
Alleigha Dodson-Evans
Allyson McComas
Alyssa Smith
Anthony Holbert
Avis Briggs
Adan Aponte
Addison Hannigan
Alexis Roberson
Alizia Striker
Amanda Furr
Amani Martin
Ariana Craig
Ariel Rogers
Ava Dickerson
Ava Powell
Ava Strickler
Avionna Austin
Ayaana Vasishta
Baylee Williams
Bralen King
Brandon Fafaelano
Brandon Garrett
Breanna Taylor
Bridget Hay
Caden Monroe
Camden Ruleman
Cameron Musil
Cameron Schaeffer
Carlos Billy
Carmen Jenkins
Carissa Spear
Carly Barton
Catherine Hulse
Christian Cubbage
Christian Weller
Christopher Graham Jr
Coen Johnson
Conner Payne
Dalton Bennecoff
Damian Schafer
Daniel Athey Jr
Danner Garcia
Danner Garcia
Derick Wright
Destiny Casey
Dillon Lord
Ella Martin
Emily Anthony
Emmie Blodgett
Erin Hulse
Eva Doyle
Evelyn Moody
Franklin Henderson
Gavin Dodson
Gracie Blodgett
Evie Huston
Gavin McMackin
George Kassel
Grace Wright
Hannah Ralls
Heath Coe
Isabella Martucci
Jaden Torres
James Contreras
Jayla Dean
Jayla Hodges
Jaylen Ohler
Jaylen Ramirez
Jillian Ryan
Jimmy Puffinberger
Jodaci Eastwood
John Register
John Smedley
Jonathan Romo Rodriguez
Jordan.Bodvig
Joseph Trumpetto
Joshua Zook
Justin Light
Kaitlyn Bayles
Kayser Martinez
Kamryn Klevas
Karlea Boggess
Katelin Scheulen
Katie Luebke
Kaycie Light
Kayel Lopez
Kayla Bittner
Kenna Weakley
Kenneth Sutton Jr
Kevin Ayala-Martinez
Kiara Wiles
Kileigh McClanahan
Kyle Bradley
Kyle Bradley
Landon Gray
Laurel Brade
Layne Carr
Leeya Smith
Levi Keitz
Logan McGinness
Logan Shick
Lylah Geiger
Macy Adkins
Madison Wadas
Marcus Turner
Mackenzie Bloomfield
Maddox Phelan
Margaret Brendel
Mason Gorgan
Mattaniah Smith
Matthew Doyle
Matthew Ellinger
Matthew Wooddell
Max Fanucci
McKinley Watson
Melissa Zook
Micah Mitchell
Michael Bush II
Michael Hooper
Michelle Escobar Madrid
Mikaela Hamilton
Nathan Kozhenevsky
Nicolas Fernandez
Nicole Marquez-Garcia
Noah Funk
Oscar Garay Soriano
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Renae Badin
Riley Dixon
Rylee King
Sean Flynn
Morgan Brown
Muhammad Chaudhry
Nicholas Dunford
Noah Smelser
Olivia Grupac
Riley Jones
Riley Kerns
Roy Cameron III
Ryland Clark
Saudy Portillo
Sebastian France
Sebestian Quinn
Serenity Cooke
Shawn Yox
Shea Henson
Shiloh Avery
Sopheea Hicks
Taylor Wrye
Tayshawn Burroughs
Travis Silva
Trestyn Muterspaw
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Willow Chapman
Willow Hetz
Sebastian Mesa Duarte
Sophia Johns
Taylor Sealock
Tessia Greene
Toby Tennant
Zachary Puryear
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