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Woodbury High School 2025 Graduation

Woodbury City CouncilTuesday, June 10, 2025
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50th Annual Woodbury High School Commencement

Land acknowledgement for Dakota people

Recognition of academic, arts, and athletic student excellence

Student leadership and club activities

Reflections on the Class of 2025 legacy

Advice for post-high school life and career paths

Importance of failure as a learning opportunity

The role of kindness in personal and professional success

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Notable Quotes (3)

The mission of Woodbury High School is that our students accept the challenges of the future through excellence in academics, arts and athletics.

— Sarah Sasonson Wagner
Academic excellenceOpening remarks regarding the school's mission.

People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

— Gary Diamond
Interpersonal skillsAdvice on building professional and personal relationships.

Leaving here today realize that you are in control. You are the only one that can set yourself up for success.

— Valentina Ritzo
Future outlookAdvice to the graduating class.

People (4)

Sarah Sasonson WagnerPrincipal

Principal of Woodbury High School, presiding over the 50th annual commencement ceremony.

Gary DiamondHonor Staff

Selected by the class of 2025 to deliver the staff commencement speech.

2 quotes

“Don't back down when things get tough, but dig in.”

Advice given to graduates regarding handling life's future challenges.

“If there is hope in the future, there is power in the present.”

A quote by Zig Ziglar that Diamond uses as a personal guiding principle.

Valentina RitzoSenior

Graduating senior reflecting on high school memories and future control.

Amaly BeskiSenior

Representative of students achieving highest honors.

Places Mentioned

Woodbury High SchoolSouth Washington CountyMinnesotaFlorida KeysNormandyParadise Falls

Events & Meetings (1)

  • 50th Annual Woodbury High School Commencement Ceremony, 2025
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