Nancy Gussow Gross
Marple Newtown High School
Class of 1973
Change is the gift of opportunity! As you graduate and enter the next chapter in your life journey, lean into the change that comes with it. Embrace the opportunity to continue learning, growing, prospering – and doing great things!
Dr. Justin Manno
Marple Newtown High School
Class of 2000
Class of 2025, you should be proud of all that you have accomplished these past 13 years. It is always so rewarding to see how much you’ve grown from middle school to graduation. You should leave Marple knowing that your family, friends, teachers, and every adult you’ve interacted with is proud of you. Best wishes from all of us as you embark on the journey of adulthood.
David Robbins
Marple Newtown High School
Class of 1973
As you leave your local school experience behind and look forward to a life full of prospects and promise, keep yourself open to new possibilities. But make a point of keeping your friends and remaining available to each other. It’s work, but, like anything else, if it is worth keeping, it requires effort. Time and distance may cause you to drift apart but sometimes going back to those you know is like the comfort of a familiar song or the warmth of the sun on your face. Smile. Conquer the world. Hug someone every day. Not necessarily in that order.
Sally (Lavender) Matthews
Cardinal O’Hara
Class of 1991
To the O’Hara Graduating Class of 2025, congratulations on a job well done! Your future is bright, and the possibilities ahead of you are limitless. Chase your dreams, embrace every moment of your next chapter and continue to grow. Take the lessons you’ve learned at O’Hara and use them to make the world a better and kinder place. The journey you’re about to embark on is just the beginning. Enjoy every step!
Chris Cognato
Devon Prep
Class of 2002
Congratulations to the Devon Prep Class of 2025! I hope that you will always fondly recall wonderful times that you shared with your classmates and teachers, and that those experiences help to guide you in the next phase of your education and life. Take with you everything you have learned, in and outside of the classroom, and share it with others. Pursue challenges and growth. Best of luck in all that you choose to do!
Karin Kennedy
Sacred Heart Academy, Bryn Mawr
Class of 1991
Congratulations, Sacred Heart Academy Class of 2025! You are ready for the challenges ahead of you. Take the lessons you’ve learned at SHA, stay true to yourselves and continue to live by the Goals & Criteria that have shaped you. Trust in your growth, lead with purpose, care for others and carry the SHA spirit wherever you go. You are SHAmazing! Wishing you all the best on your next journey.
Lillie Falcon
Villa Maria Academy
Class of 2024
Congratulations, Class of 2025! Villa has laid a strong foundation of faith, sisterhood, and strength in each and every one of you. Trust in the values and charismas that have been instilled in your hearts, and let them shine brightly. Villa has not only prepared you for the next step in your lives but has also equipped you to lead with grace, love, and purpose. You have the strength and the support of God guiding you every step of the way. You’ve got this!
Kristina Stanton Cawley
Merion Mercy Academy
Class of 1990
(Parent of the Class of 2025)
Congratulations Merion Mercy Academy Class of 2025, I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Merion Mercy empowers young women to lead with purpose, and you are living proof of that mission. I hope you carry with you the Mercy charism woven into so many of your experiences here. You are remarkable young women, and there’s no doubt you’ll make a lasting impact wherever life takes you. The world needs your light, your voice, your leadership—and you are more than ready. As Sisters of Mercy foundress Catherine McAuley said, “We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.” Go forth and shine brightly, Class of 2025—and always know you’ll have a home in Merion Station.
Matt Wray
Malvern Prep
Class of 2018
To the Malvern Class of 2025. Congratulations on the completion of an unforgettable four years! What may feel like the end of a chapter, in reality, is the beginning of a lifelong community that will support you always. Some pieces of advice that I was grateful multiple people told me then: Your Age is Your Biggest Resource, Be Fearless: You are in your early 20s. No kids, no bills, not a lot of risk on your end. Take advantage of this time to work hard, meet as many new people as possible, never say no to an opportunity, explore the world and build amazing memories. Be fearless in the pursuit of discovering who you are. Enjoy these moments with your classmates and family. The Brotherhood can’t wait to watch what you do with your next chapter.
Katie Nicholas McGlade
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Class of 1994
Congratulations, Alumna! I’m so proud of all you’ve accomplished – your hard work and heart have carried you far, and they’ll keep carrying you even further. Stay true to yourself, keep learning, and never be afraid to chase the life you dream of.
Don O’Brien
Archbishop John Carroll
Class of 1985
Congratulations on your incredible achievement! Your years of hard work, dedication and perseverance at Archbishop Carroll High School have truly paid off. As you move forward in your endeavors, always remember the friendships you’ve built, the lessons you’ve learned and the strengths you’ve gained at Carroll. These will continue to guide and support you in the exciting journey ahead. Wishing you all the success, happiness and endless possibilities that life has to offer.
Adeline Frank
The Episcopal Academy
Class of 2025
The past few years have taught me what it means to start over, find my place and grow into someone I’m proud of. I’m grateful for the people and experiences that helped me get here, and I’m ready to take everything I’ve learned with me as I head off to college.
Mica Wilson
The Agnes Irwin School
Class of 2002
Best wishes to the Class of 2025! Agnes Irwin’s commitment to providing a foundation for excellence prepares you for the wider world and experiences ahead, which we know you will approach with curiosity, consideration, and critical thinking. Make sure you know yourself. Make sure you trust yourself. Design a life with space for all your interests and focus on the quality of your relationships with yourself and others. With this, you will be able to navigate those times when excellence alone doesn’t seem to get you exactly where you want to be.
Andy Walters
Penncrest High School
Class of 1986
(This is an ALL Penncrest Alum Family: Andy ’86 and his wife Melanie ’89 are both Penncrest alums, their son AJ graduated in 2022 and their younger son Will graduates this year) Congratulations to the Penncrest Class of 2025, you are now in an alumni group that are so proud of their time at Penncrest that goes back to 1965. Stay involved, come back to Homecoming games and events, you can have a positive influence on future graduates at Penncrest. Good luck with all of your future endeavors.
Alyssa Poole
Penncrest High School
Class of 1996
Congratulations, class of 2025! Alyssa’s son will also graduate from Penncrest in 2025!!! “As you go forward, believe you can and you’re halfway there!” ~Theodore Roosevelt
Dr. Dammun Pierce
The Shipley School
Class of 1990
“Be happy—but also understand the difference between success and happiness. Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get. You all have the potential to be incredibly successful—you can do whatever you set your mind to. The real question is: will that success make you happy? So as you move forward, find a path that brings both success and happiness—not just one or the other.”
Chris Benbow, Head of School
The Westtown School
Class of 1990
“You are, indeed, already the ‘stewards and leaders of a better world’ we hoped you would be. Class of 2025, I am enormously proud both of who you are right now and of who you will each continue to become throughout the rest of your lives.”