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Class of 2025 Graduation

113th class of GJHS receives diplomas
Lincoln McQuade, Reporter • May 19, 2025
Pictured in the hat toss from the 2024-2025 Grand Junction High School graduation. This tradition wrapped up the graduation ceremony.

Graduation class size: 335 walking

Graduating class population: 375

Class song: Unwritten, Natasha Bedingfield

Class flower: Snapdragon

Senior Motto: “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard,” Winnie the Pooh

Musical performance: Saturn Jazz Combo, Sir Duke (originally written and performed by Stevie Wonder)

Senior Class President: Dermot Lynch

Honored Scholar Speaker: Adam Pramenko (announced by Jory Sorensen on behalf of Carla King)

Honored Educator Speaker: Mariah McCune

Principal: Jory Sorensen

Superintendent: Brian Hill

Date: Thursday, May 15

Location: Stocker Stadium

Facts: This is the 113th class to graduate from Grand Junction High School and the first from the new building.

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Lincoln McQuade
Lincoln McQuade, Reporter
Lincoln McQuade is a GJHS junior. He is also a reporter for the Orange & Black newspaper. He loves playing guitar, watching baseball, and working out. He joined the Orange & Black in his junior year.
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