2025 High School graduations held at Dora, Bakersfield and Lutie

Three of Ozark County’s four high schools have held their commencement ceremonies this year, graduating the class of 2025. 

Dora High School held its ceremony on Friday, May 2, with Rick Frazier giving a commencement speech. Dora valedictorian Kayden Jones and salutatorian Cade Nold also addressed their fellow classmates, families, teachers and other loved ones. 

Bakersfield and Lutie Schools both held their graduation ceremonies last Friday, May 9. Bakersfield’s audience heard from commencement speaker Loreen Tefft, along with Bakersfield valedictorian Shaelyn Foster and salutatorian Avery Farel. 

Lutie High School heard from keynote speaker Heath Treat, as well as Lutie valedictorian Kayla Munsell and salutatorian Ashbee Amos.

Gainesville High School’s graduating class of 2025 will gather with friends and family for an outdoor ceremony, weather permitting, at the Benton F. Breeding Stadium on the school grounds for commencement activities. Billy Pippin will be the event’s speaker, and Gainesville valedictorian Makenzie Horton and salutatorian Gentry Blackburn will give speeches. Coverage of Gainesville’s graduation will be included in next week’s edition.