On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s School in Ishpeming, 12 area adults received their high school diploma from the Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Adult and Alternative Education Program. During the 57 years of service, the program has graduated 1763 adults according to Community Schools Director William Hartman.

Graduate speaker for the class of 2025 was Connor Delarye of the NICE Community Schools District. William Hartman and Principal Jason Houle presented diplomas, and Dan Skewis, Superintendent of Negaunee Public Schools, served as Master of Ceremonies.

Class of 2025: Micheal Robert Douglas Barrett, Andrea Rae Choudhry, Connor Delarye, Arowen Olivia Donner, Hailey Ann Hill, Isabella Lindsay, Kassandra Mihalka, McKenna Penglase, Gabriel Pyrett, Madelyn Rose Reader, Sienna R. Solo, Joanna Lynn White.

Class Motto: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” Steve Jobs

Class Song: “Everything is Awesome: by Tegan and Sara

Class Color: Pink

Class Flower: Alstromeria