To the graduates of the Class of 2025, congratulations on reaching this proud and meaningful milestone.
Graduation is more than a celebration; it represents years of hard work, perseverance, and growth. Whether you’re headed into higher education, the workforce, military service, or still discovering your next step, you’ve earned this moment. This is a time to reflect on how far you’ve come, and to look ahead with hope and purpose.
As someone who’s spent much of my life in health care and public service, I’ve seen firsthand how education and service can transform lives and communities. Your diploma is not just a piece of paper, it’s a symbol of your resilience, your character, and your capacity to contribute something meaningful to the world around you.
To the parents, teachers, and mentors who have supported these students, thank you. Your investment in their success has laid a foundation that will continue to shape their future.
To the graduates, take pride in your roots and use your talents to serve others. The world needs people with both skill and heart, people willing to lead with compassion, think critically, and step up when it matters most. Whether you stay in our region or venture beyond it, never forget the values that brought you to this day.
You carry the hopes of your families, your communities, and your state. And we are all cheering you on.
Congratulations, Class of 2025. The future is yours to shape.
Sen. Steve Meredith, R-Leitchfield
