PHOTOS: Central Florida Christian Academy graduation ceremony 2025

Marc Stomprud, the head of school, presented a diploma to graduate Jaylen Butts, who has attended CFCA for three years.

Mariah Jenkins and Hunter Mattsson said they were excited to be starting a new journey after graduation.

Ana Cassapian Ferraz, the senior class president, helped Angie Adelson, the Student Government Association president, put on her cords and stoles.

Graduates Lucian Broughton and Tatum Ingram celebrated their last moments before heading into the graduation ceremony.

Surrounded by CFCA teachers and staff circle around graduates as they pray together before the graduation ceremony.

Graduate Tavaria Parker bowed her head in prayer.

Graduates Semaj Washington, Marcus Lowe and Dylan Duchesne took a moment to share their appreciation for basketball coaches Albert Settles, center, and Jordan Gregory, right.

Graduate Angie Adelson donned stoles, cords and medals demonstrating her accomplishments.

Graduate Bryton Mizell walked into the auditorium with style.

Rhonda Johnson, the spiritual life director, opened the graduation ceremony with a prayer.

Ana Cassapian Ferraz, the senior class president, presented the senior gift.

Graduates Ana Cassapian Ferraz and Dominic McCrory accepted the Esther Award and Daniel Award respectively from Kristi Laviolette, the upper school principal.

Salutatorian Tavaria Parker passed on the words of encouragement she heard from her parents growing up. "Without pressure, diamonds cannot be made," she said. "To the Class of 2025, keep going, never give up. The sky is the limit."

Valedictorian Bryan Nguyen encouraged his fellow graduates to be accountable and compassionate. "Compassion starts with you," he said.

Marc Stomprud gave his first commencement address as the head of school. "My one deep hope for not just the Class of 2025 but for all of you is a real genuine relationship with Jesus," Stomprud said.

As a CFCA tradition, graduate Angie Adelson handed her family flowers before they walked alongside the stage as Adelson received her diploma.

Members of the Class of 2026 cheer for their friends in the Class of 2025 as the graduates receive their diplomas.

Head of School Marc Stomprud presented a diploma to Yosef Brown, who plans to attend Advent Health University to major in biomedical sciences.

Graduates Marcus Lowe, Semaj Washington and Dylan Duchesne recorded a dance to have fun before the graduation ceremony.

Tiffany Steele and Leonard Steele, the parents of graduate Gabrielle Cutliff beamed with pride as they participated in a CFCA tradition in which family members of the graduate walk along the stage as the graduate takes their final steps of high school.

Kristi Laviolette, the upper school principal, shared a special handshake with graduate Dylan Duchesne for the last time.

Graduate Jayla Johnson beamed with pride holding her diploma.

Family members cheered with pride as their graduates received their diplomas.

After walking alongside graduate Marcus Lowe in his last steps of high school as he received his diploma, Lowe's family members donned various stoles on him.

Graduate Kamryn Richards was all smiles hugging her mom, Kimya Richards, with her diploma in hand.

Graduate Joey Roberts showed off his diploma. He has attended CFCA for six years.

Graduate Semaj Washington hugged his mom Alundra Gibbs after walking across the stage and receiving his diploma.

Kara White was the last of the Class of 2025 to receive her diploma. She plans to attend Daytona State College and study diagnostic medical sonography.

Marc Stomprud, the head of school, lit the candles of the Class of 2025.

Members of the Class of 2026 lit their candles using the candles of the Class of 2025 as part of the commissioning of the next class of seniors.

Graduates tossed their caps into the air.