FORT MILL, SC — The Fort Mill School District will honor the Class of 2025 on Friday, May 23, with graduation ceremonies for its three high schools—Catawba Ridge, Fort Mill, and Nation Ford—at the Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill. More than 1,300 seniors will receive their diplomas in a day-long celebration of academic achievement, service, and future aspirations.
Collectively, this year’s graduating class earned over $56 million in scholarships, a testament to the district’s tradition of academic excellence. In addition, 23 graduates have committed to serve in the United States military, demonstrating their dedication to community and country.
Top Academic Honors
Each high school has named its valedictorian and salutatorian, who will be recognized during the ceremonies:
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Catawba Ridge High School
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Valedictorian: Haripranav Shanmugam Baraneedharan
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Salutatorian: Rebekah Grace Rich
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Fort Mill High School
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Valedictorian: Joshua Barrowclough
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Salutatorian: Isabel Grupp
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Nation Ford High School
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Valedictorian: Lina Mae Baki
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Salutatorian: Anjali Dash
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Ceremony Schedule
All commencement events will take place at the Winthrop Coliseum, located at 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29730, with the following schedule:
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Catawba Ridge High School: 10 a.m.
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Nation Ford High School: 2 p.m.
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Fort Mill High School: 6 p.m.
Viewing Options
While tickets have been distributed to graduates for in-person attendance, family members and the wider community can still take part in the celebration virtually. Each ceremony will be live streamed on the Fort Mill School District’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/FortMillSchoolDistrict. Recordings will remain available for on-demand viewing after the live broadcasts.
The Fort Mill School District extends its congratulations to the Class of 2025 and thanks the families, educators, and community members who supported their journey.
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