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Future bound: Class of 2025 reveals college choices.

The Class of 2025 in front of WSA's Empress Tree - on their way to the Declaration Day ceremony - May 28, 2025

 

May 28 was the first very warm, very sunny day of spring – perfect weather for West Sound Academy’s traditional tribute to our graduating seniors, Declaration Day.

The WSA community was seated in the amphitheater, then members of West Sound Academy’s 24th graduating class, wearing their commencement regalia, came walking across the field to take their place at the front.

Seniors on their way to Declaration Day ceremony in the WSA Amphitheater, May 29, 2025

 

The WSA community was seated in the amphitheater, waiting.

Then everyone stood and cheered as members of West Sound Academy’s 24th graduating class, wearing their commencement regalia, came walking across the field to take their place at the front.

One by one, the seniors came forward to declare which college or university they would be attending in the fall.

A little bit of a breeze kept those pennants flying even when they were supposed to stay flat on the table for signing.

Chihiro Yanase signing the pennant for Boston University on Declaration Day

When each member of the class had announced their college choice and their plans for what they would study, they were given their final pop quiz of their West Sound Academy career: “What tips would you give to our students?”

The seniors gave some sage advice. “Don’t procrastinate.” “Seek out your teachers. They are a great resource.” “Do your homework, kids.” “Be sure to get enough rest.” Sophie Bracamonte had the last word: “It will all work out in the end.”

Among the eight graduates, the Class of 2025 has earned acceptances to 33 four-year institutions and secured a collective $1,466,332 in scholarships and grants. Their accomplishments speak volumes. Here's to their next adventure—congratulations, graduates!

Sophie Bracamonte - University of California, Irvine
Ian McCallister - Carleton College
Owen McCalpin - Seattle University
Kieran Merrifield-Peterman - Franklin University Switzerland
Lucy Schmitt - Western Washington University
Jasper Schumacher - Oregon State University
Chi-An Tsai - Rutgers University
Chihiro Yanase - Boston University

The class of 2025 was also admitted to the 25 colleges and universities listed below.

American University
Bucknell University
College of William and Mary
Colorado School of Mines
DePaul University
George Washington University
Kenyon College
Lehigh University
Middlebury College
Pace University
Temple University
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University of California, Davis
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Maryland
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Virginia
University of Washington
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