The Joel Barlow High School class of 2025 commencement ceremony took place June 12 on the school’s campus in Redding under clear skies.
Dr. Mario J. Almeida, head of school; Damcon Kellogg and J.T. Schemm, assistant principals, Michael Santangeli, administrator for athletics and Catherine Hilser, director of school counseling led the ceremony which saw 183 Easton and Redding seniors graduate.
The class of 2025 officers walked together to the ceremony. They are Grace Blawie, president; Sophie Peterson, vice president; Lindsay Pasierb, treasurer; and Dillon Bargagna, secretary.
Superintendent Dr. Jason McKinnon addressed the graduates and families who gathered to support them. Commencement addresses were given by Sage Oliver and Lauren Klein Wassink.
The commencement program follows the photo gallery, below, along with a video, courtesy of the Barlow website and YouTube channel.
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Class of 2025 graduates proceed to the ceremony. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Members of the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band perform for the grand march. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Jennifer Desmarais, John Reed Middle School principal, attends the commencement ceremony Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Class of 2025 Officers Grace Blawie, president; Sophie Peterson, vice president; Lindsay Pasierb, treasurer; Dillon Bargagna, secretary. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Dr. Mario J. Almeida, head of school, welcomes the graduates and families. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Superintendent Dr. Jason McKinnon gives his commencement address. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Class of 2025 graduate Sage Oliver delivers her commencement address. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Class of 2025 graduate Lauren Klein Wassink delivers her commencement address. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
A celebratory handshake. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Joe Sopko and Allie Ogden celebrate the occasion. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Class of 2025 graduates toss their caps to celebrate their achievements. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo 
Graduates relax after the ceremony. Photo by Rocco Valluzzo
