- December 4, 2025
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Valedictorian Jordan Shoemaker and salutatorian Rachel Alexander both decorated their caps for the occasion. Shoemaker’s cap read “I can do all things through Christ,” while Alexander’s said “My story, God’s glory.”
Khaliel Caldwell received his diploma.
Rachel Alexander received her diploma, with principal Mario Medley standing behind her.
Samuel Barcley received his diploma. He plans to attend Florida Atlantic University after high school.
The first round of graduates, led by salutatorian Rachel Alexander, lined up beside the stage.
Patrica Bissoon received her diploma. She plans to attend Valencia College .
Hadassah Gusmao received the President's Education Award, which was given to students who promoted citizenship in the school. She plans to attend the University of Florida as a junior in the fall to study political science.
Jordan Shoemaker gave her valedictory address, stating, “Integrity is not about not messing up, it's owning up to it when we do.”
Principal Mario Medley presented valedictorian Jordan Shoemaker with the Eagle Award.
Rachel Alexander gave her salutatory address, thanking her friends, parents, siblings, and God for her success.
Principal Mario Medley greeted parents and graduates, comparing the actions of his newborn son to the high school seniors. “Both are emotional rollercoasters,” he said.
Graduates stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem.
Legacy High CEO Crystal Yoakum welcomed the graduates, stating the school still maintains a 100% graduation rate.
Michael Yoakum gave the invocation and thanked God for the success of the institution.
Graduates walked into the school gym while Pomp and Circumstance played.
Graduates walked into the gym while families applauded.
Students lined up to enter the school gym, where the graduation was held.
All 45 graduates gathered for their last group photo as a class.
Students got dressed in their caps and gowns.
Daniel Raya, who plans to attend Valencia College for nursing, and Bryce Saint Louis, who plans to attend the University of South Florida for computer science, said they wanted to be seen as “serious” before graduation.
Logan Stimmell and Gabriel Richard signed each other’s yearbooks.
Ethan DeVore, who plans to join the RTC then go into the Air Force, and Logan Flaven, who plans to join the Army, got ready for their graduation.
Hannah Rittenberry signed a friend’s yearbook. She plans to attend Valencia College for Radiology.
Ethan DeVore ate Chick-fil-A before the graduation ceremony began.
Jhanna Navarro Bermudez and Corinthia Stafford fixed each other’s hair before the ceremony.
Legacy High School celebrated the graduation of all 45 seniors in its Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 24.
The 10 a.m. ceremony took place in the school gym, where friends and families gathered to honor the students’ achievements. According to CEO Crystal Yoakum, the school has once again maintained a 100% graduation rate—an accomplishment she proudly shared as she welcomed attendees.
The ceremony started with an invocation by Michael Yoakum, who thanked God for the students’ success and the strength of the school community.
Legacy High School Principal Mario Medley then took stage to greet the graduates and parents. He compared the emotions of the graduating seniors to those of his newborn son.
“Both are emotional rollercoasters,” he joked while addressing the crowd.
Medley later presented valedictorian Jordan Shoemaker with the school’s prestigious Eagle Award and student Hadassah Gusmao with the President's Education Award.
Rachel Alexander, the Class of 2025 salutatorian, soon delivered her salutatory address. She thanked her family, friends and God for their support throughout her academic journey.
Shoemaker also addressed her classmates, encouraging them to carry their values into the next chapter of life.
“Integrity is not about not messing up,” she said. “It's owning up to it when we do.”
