Celebrating ISG Dammam's Graduating Class of 2025

On May 29 2025, the ISG Dammam community came together to celebrate the graduating Class of 2025. The joyful and reflective ceremony closed one chapter and another opened for our 75 remarkable seniors.

The ceremony started with the timeless "Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar, which ushered in heartfelt tributes and hopeful new beginnings. Following the processional, one of our graduates welcomed the crowd warmly and genuinely, looking forward to the special moments ahead.

Our masters of ceremony guided us through the evening with elegance, warmth and professionalism, setting the tone of celebration for the evening.

The ceremony featured inspiring words from school leaders who have guided the students throughout their educational path. ISG Superintendent, Ms. Rhonda Norris, shared inspiring words of wisdom to guide our graduates in the next phase of their lives, and reminded them they are ready for this next phase. Our Principal, Mr. Michael Schreider, offered words of inspiration, reflection and pride as he recognized the resilience, curiosity, ambition and spirit that define the Class of 2025.

One of the most touching moments of the ceremony was the heartfelt address of our ISG Dammam valedictorian, who exemplified the combined spirit of the graduating class. Two other student speakers also gave heartfelt messages, with anecdotes and remarks that captured the diverse and charming experiences of their fellow graduates.

During the graduate roll call, Ms. Ekaterina Zvonkova, Ms. Meral Ahmad and Ms. Nabilah Abdullah called out the graduates' names to deafening applause as students came across the stage to receive their accolades whilst photos of the graduates displayed on the screen for everyone to see.

Mr. Stephen Pire, high school assistant principal, then officiated the presentation of graduates, a moment of happiness, pride and sentiment as graduates stepped out for the final time as high school students and entered the world before them.

An emotional reflections video created by the Class of 2025 titled "25's Way of a Leopard" gave the audience a glimpse of the cherished memories, moments of laughter, learning milestones and friendships that defined their high school experience. There was laughter, tears, smiles and an overpowering sense of community as students reminisced about their shared experience.

The recessional song, "We Are The People" by Empire of the Sun, ended the graduation ceremony, which is a fitting tribute to the hope and solidarity that the graduating class represents.

To our Graduates of the Class of 2025, you've shown us the power of persistence, the depth of compassion, and the importance of drive within yourselves. You depart with a legacy of compassion, of grit and of creativity that will shape ISG Dammam for years to come.

Congratulations, graduates. The world awaits you and we have no doubt you will make it brighter.