PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High School graduation ceremony 2025

Graduates made their way across the stage to applause and congratulations.

Jacob Paul, Paulo Boechat and Gabriel Alcantra gathered outside the Kia Center before lining up to walk.

Senior Coordinator Lisa Gulub stood with Saud Kham, who plans to attend UCF for aerospace engineering

Albanelys Ramcones, Victoria Herandez and Giovanna Vicant took photos with friends before the ceremony.

Anaya Fox, who plans to attend Valencia College for diagnostics, and Zainab Boussouf, who will study pharmaceuticals at Valencia, stood with Michelle Flores, who wants to go to Valencia College then transfer to University of Florida for law.

Leah Mercier, who plans to study nursing at Valencia College, stood with Mortume Tommy, who plans to get a trucking license and move to Atlanta for mechanic school.

Jezebel Invictus, who plans to study political science at Florida Atlantic University, and D’lanies Nunez, who is attending University of Miami for sports marketing, got ready in the bathroom mirror.

Michelle Flores, who will transfer from Valencia College to University of Florida for law, and Mia Gonzalez, who is joining the Marines, smiled before the ceremony.

Axel Ramirez who will be attending the University of South Florida Biology, Kyle Ramdhanie who's headed to Valencia College then FSU for Economics and Saif Rahman, who wants to pursue boxing, wait for the ceremony to start. “I got accepted into FSU but could not afford $14,000 to go,” Ramdhanie said.

Azhyon Lewis and Jasmine Lewis shared a laugh together before walking the stage. “I’m really scared because I feel great. Good nervous,” Azhyon Lewis said.

Sayannee Menard, Alexander Mendez and Maria Pielique Mendaea waited eagerly while other graduates found their seats.

Valedictorian Abedrahman Hafez, Salutatorian Lovensky Dezon and top-ranking students Army Li, Dominic Rocco,and Kristen Alvey sat on stage together during the ceremony.

Graduates filed in as the Class of 2025 collectively celebrated earning $9 million in scholarships.

Principal Jackie Ramsey recognized students’ academic, sports, and extracurricular achievements from the school year.

A total of 729 seniors graduated as part of the Class of 2025.

Charles Plumb will be headed to Florida State University for business management. Aleksandra Khudidkova will study finance at Florida International University while Locca Benuccelli Loureiro will study political science at Brown University. Plumb's twin brother, Oliver Plumb will attend FSU as well, studying finance.

Orange County Public Schools Member District 5 and Dr. Phillips High alumnus Vicki-Elaine Felder spoke to the class of 2025. “This class is different,” she said.

Students proudly held their diplomas with Principal Jackie Ramsey as they prepared to start their future.

Valedictorian Abedrahman Hafez, Salutatorian Lovensky Dezon, and the rest of the top 10 ranked students stood proudly during the ceremony.

Valedictorian Abedrahman Hafez held his diploma alongside Principal Jackie Ramsey.

Salutatorian Lovensky Dezon received his diploma with a smile from Principal Jackie Ramsey.

The Vocal Ensemble performed “Lean on Me,” arranged by Mac Huff, to inspire and uplift the graduates.

Salutatorian Lovensky Dezon’s pre-recorded speech was shown on the jumbotron. He encouraged classmates to “seize the opportunity” and praising his mother’s support.

Valedictorian Abedrahman Hafez thanked his family and teachers in his pre-recorded speech shown on the jumbotron. “The future is too exciting to hold on to the past,” he said.

Salutatorian Lovensky Dezon and Valedictorian Abedrahman Hafez stand just seconds away from getting their high school diploma.

Elyah Mercado, who is pursuing interior design at Valencia College, is excited for the ceremony.

Willy Alaron, who plans to work at Volcano Bay, and Anastasia Alta, who will attend Seminole State College, got ready before the ceremony.

Maron Harris, who will attend Naval Academy, stood with Rachel Houdyschell.