The Class of 2025 Graduates!

The Class of 2025 marched into the KJ Main Sanctuary in their royal blue gowns, decorated graduation caps, and stoles that read "BRING THEM HOME," remembering and honoring the hostages even during life's happiest moments. The 77th Commencement Ceremony opened with a beautiful rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" performed by seniors from the Chamber Choir and welcoming remarks from Head of School Mr. Cannon. Ashley R. '25 and Leo E. '25 were chosen by their peers to speak on behalf of their class in Hebrew and in English, respectively. They delivered strong messages about hope and freedom, and reflected on their journeys through Ramaz.  

Throughout the program, fun video interviews played, in which seniors shared everything from their favorite memories at Ramaz to their favorite school lunches. The whole class filled the stage and gave spirited group song performances of "Chaverim" and "I Lived." Ramaz alumna and mental health advocate Zoe Schreiber '15 addressed the class about what it looks like to live Ramaz's mission even after graduation, and Upper School Principal Rabbi Frank spoke to the graduates about how to use their new freedom post-graduation responsibly. After the beautiful conferral of diplomas by Principal Emeritus Rabbi Haskel Lookstein '49 and the turning of their tassels, and a closing prayer by Associate Head of School Rabbi Joshua Lookstein '88, seniors from the Chamber Choir returned to the stage alongside future IDF soldiers Adi H. '25 and Heidi B. '25 to sing "Hatikvah." After the ceremony, the former students joined their doting families at a collation full of desserts, pictures, gifts from the Parents Council and Alumni Association, and heartfelt goodbyes.