May 30, 2025
Over 400 Prince George High School students celebrated one of the most meaningful moments in their young lives, their graduation from high school, during the Class of 2025's commencement ceremony at the school's athletic complex on Friday, May 30, 2025, in front of thousands of family, friends, and community members.
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The persistent rainy weather over Prince George County broke Friday morning to allow glimpses of sun and blue sky over the stadium as the now-graduates grasped their tassels before tossing their caps into the sky to celebrate their years of accomplishments in elementary, middle, and high school to reach graduation day, a moment over a decade in the making. This year’s graduating class comprises 406 graduating seniors, including 68 honor graduates.
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During the two-hour ceremony, the school's principal, and Prince George High School Class of 1999 alum Matt McAllister offered moments of reflection and poetic words for the graduates and their families to carry with them as each student embarks on the next step of their lives, be it heading to colleges and universities across the United States, joining the military, entering the workforce, or taking time off to discover themselves.
"As you stand on the edge of the next chapter, I want you to remember this," Mr. McAllister remarked. "You are more capable than you know, and more needed in this world than you may ever realize. Each of you has something to offer, something unique that no one else can bring. Lean into that. Own it. Share it. Success isn't a destination—it's a direction. It's not about where you end up but how you move through life. Choose kindness. Choose courage. Choose to be the kind of Royal that makes us proud long after you've left these halls."
"This is my call to action for you: Go forth and learn," encouraged Prince George High School Class of 2025 Salutatorian Isaiah Langford, who achieved the second-highest grade point average of the class of 4.86. "Learn what life has in store for you, learn how to test yourself in order to grow, and learn to remember from the journey not just what brought you to the destination but what will carry you forward."
"Let the future be bright," remarked Prince George High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Nathaniel Whitchurch, who attained the class' highest grade point average of 4.98. "It will be if you make it so, no matter the challenges or obstacles, you can overcome them. After all, if you can dedicate thirteen years to the challenge of graduating, you can spend any lesser amount of time on your next challenge and every one after that. Never let go of the energy you have now; walk your paths, and I hope to see you all as I walk my own. Thank you for all the wonderful experiences."
The 2025 graduates of Prince George High School are setting their sights on colleges and universities both near and far, bolstered by an impressive array of grants and scholarships to support their academic journeys. As of May 27, 2025, they have earned 150 scholarships totaling $1,980,361 — a remarkable accomplishment that reflects their dedication, time, and effort spent navigating the application and interview process.
Prince George County School Board members, along with local representatives, Prince George Board of Supervisors Chair Floyd Brown, Jr., and Virginia House of Delegates members Carrie Coyner and Kim Taylor, joined in the celebration at Friday morning's graduation ceremony. They greeted graduates with heartfelt congratulations—offering hugs, handshakes, and encouraging smiles as each student received their diploma.
"I would like to congratulate all of our graduates on this amazing accomplishment," Prince George County School Board Chair Robert E.L. Eley, III, said. "I am a proud Prince George High School graduate, and I am happy to celebrate our newest lifelong Royals. All of our graduates have worked very hard to get to this day and should be proud of everything they've done. I encourage our grads to take time to thank their families for the support they have given throughout their time in school, and I wish all of them the best of luck in whatever path they take after graduation, whether that be going into the working world, college, or the military. My advice to our graduates is to work hard and be the best version of yourself that you can be and never forget where you came from. You will always be Royals."
"I want to take a moment and congratulate Prince George High School Class of 2025," Prince George County School Board Vice-Chair Michelle Crist said. "There have been many exciting and fun opportunities throughout this school year, but graduation may be my favorite. Seeing all the students, families, and educators come together to celebrate this milestone is incredible. Today represents a tremendous accomplishment and a special moment in your lives. I am so proud of you and excited to see where your next steps take you."
"You're at the edge of a familiar forest—your years here at Prince George High School—and ahead of you lies something unknown. Different roads, different dreams, different challenges," Prince George County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Wayne Lyle said, reflecting on the themes of Robert Frost's timeless poem, The Road Not Taken. "So, as you prepare to take your next steps, carry that Royal spirit into the world. Be the ones who dare to take the road less traveled. Build careers that matter, relationships that last, and lives you're proud of. Wherever your road leads, walk it boldly."
The community is invited to visit the district's website to see more photos from this year's commencement ceremony through the district's Facebook page and Flickr galleries.