Bainbridge High School’s 110th class of graduating seniors celebrated their accomplishments and prepared to dip into the unknown at the commencement ceremony June 14.

In 1915, the first-ever class of 12th graders on Bainbridge Island graduated from the historic Lincoln School at Madison Avenue and Winslow Way, a kindergarten through 12th-grade school that served less than 200 total students living in the Winslow area. Flash forward to 2025, and 314 seniors walked the stage.

“There are some similarities between now and back then — new technology promises groundbreaking change, new types of art are being made, and The Great Gatsby is somehow still around — and yes, those similarities are important, but the crucial point of this comparison is what makes them turn out differently this time. The million tiny changes between now and then that have made all of these milestones into something new,” said Theo Oestreich, ASB secretary for the class of 2025. “That’s how us graduates are made into what we are too. The million tiny changes since we first entered school, classes, family, friends and even ourselves.”

Sunshine and a light breeze made for ideal graduating conditions. The class of 2025 was highly decorated, both inside and outside the classroom, said BHS principal Kristina Rogers.

33 students earned the state-level honors, placing them in the top 10% of students in Washington; 10 students placed in the top 5% of students in the state, earning the Washington Principals’ Scholar Award; 28 students earned the seal of biliteracy; nine were National Merit Commended Scholars for their performance on the PSAT, placing among the top 3% of test-takers nationwide; four students were National Merit finalists in the top 0.5% of PSAT-takers nationwide; and 15 students earned their associate’s degree through Running Start while working on their high school diploma.

256 students chose to attend four-year universities; 16 planned to attend technical, trade or associate’s programs; 30 students opted to take a gap year to follow a passion, like making music and art; and three enlisted in the military.

The ceremony kicked off with a rendition of the National Anthem by the BHS band, with Dane Bowman soloing on the trumpet.

Nelson Wynne walks to take his seat at the graduation ceremony.

Students donned decorated caps that highlighted their college and career plans.

Max Ramos shared his story of transferring to BHS from Virginia.

Graduate Cameron Tyler poses with his diploma.

Aiyanna Clark celebrates receiving her diploma.

Lily Terp spoke to her classmates about embracing the unknown.

Sofia Peato smiles with her diploma.

Emma White blows a kiss to her loved ones in the audience after receiving her diploma.

Gavin MacGregor approaches a loved one for a hug.

Jazz Epstein smiles after receiving his diploma.

Hugo Gustafson performs a favorite song of his at the graduation ceremony.

Parker Kruglik holds out his diploma to celebrate during graduation.