St. Joseph Catholic Academy to honor Bishop LeBlond class of 2025

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Graduation is a time of joy and celebration for any student who get's to walk across the stage to receive their diploma.

Bishop LeBlond High School's class of 2025 was able to have that special experience at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.

The class of 2025 saw a tie for valedictorian with Claire Heater and Harper Wright having the honor to speak to their peers.

"We've been through four years of figuring out who we are and what we want to be in the world," Heater said in her speech. "And now you take everything you've learned. Every fire alarm you set off, every experiment gone sideways and every moment you've made and move forward."

In total, 34 students walked the stage to receive their diplomas.