Photos: Class of 2025 graduates honored at Flint Community Schools ceremony

FLINT, Mich. — Flint Community Schools celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 during their June 3, 2025, commencement ceremony. Graduates from Accelerated Learning Academy and Southwestern Classical Academy received their diplomas as family, friends and community members gathered to honor their accomplishments.

Ernest Mack, head coach of Wiley University’s Great Debaters, served as the keynote speaker.

The district recognized 114 students as they prepare to move forward into college, careers, military service and other future paths.

See photos below.

Graduates listen as a speaker addresses the crowd during the Flint Community Schools commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)
A graduate wearing a graduation cap decorated to celebrate his graduation at Flint Community School’s commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)
Two Flint Community Schools graduates wear caps reading “All Because Y’all Were Watching” during the June 3, 2025, ceremony. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)

Photos: Flint Community Schools 2025 High School Graduation

Two graduates share a moment on commencement day at Flint Community Schools, June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)
A Flint Community Schools graduate shares a proud moment with a young guest on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)
A graduate shares an emotional moment with school leadership during the June 3, 2025, commencement. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)
Family and friends in the audience celebrate graduates at Flint Community Schools’ June 3, 2025, commencement. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)

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Ramona Watson is a 28-year-old Flint native with a love for art, culture, and the written word, as well as a keen interest in learning more about Flint not only as a city but as a community. Ramona graduated in 2014 from Flint Southwestern Academy. From there, she went on to become a student at Michigan State University where her main field of study was English with a focus on literature, and a minor in Women’s Studies.