TURNERS FALLS — The 41 graduates in the Class of 2025 at Turners Falls High School were described by Salutatorian Ella Guidaboni as being able to create, cultivate and connect — characteristics she, her peers and school administrators spoke to during their remarks at Friday’s commencement ceremony.

“Those are the kinds of strengths that don’t always get the spotlight, but they matter deeply and they deserve to be celebrated,” Guidaboni said.

Throughout the evening, speakers shared their memories of high school and reflected on the legacy the Class of 2025 has created, the accomplishments they’ve cultivated and the connections they’ve made with each other.

Valedictorian Mia Marigliano and Gill-Montague Regional School District Superintendent Brian Beck spoke about the class’ legacy, with Marigliano saying the graduates are leaving Turners Falls High School as changed people, but also leaving a place where they left a mark.

“We shaped the spirit of our class, we showed up for each other, we grew and we built something together,” Marigliano said. “We’re not just walking out changed by Turners Falls High School; we’re changed because of what we gave to it.”

Having overseen the Class of 2025 throughout their academic careers, Beck spoke to the graduates’ accomplishments in academics, sports, the arts and leadership, all while celebrating the people they’ve become and the example they set for other pupils.

“This class has filled our school community with kindness and caring, has modeled intellectual curiosity, stretched themselves beyond what they thought they might be capable of, and they have helped make dramatic improvements to our school and to our community,” he said. “I thank you for inspiring us by your example, and for leaving Turners Falls High School a better place, for having had you here all together.”

In spite of a rocky start to their high school experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Class of 2025 Co-President Sofia Moreno Sibrian said her peers have grown into themselves and are ready to enter the world.

“As our teachers will say, the Class of 2025 is filled with dancers, singers, artists, actresses and athletes, and I believe it’s time for all of us to get out of here,” she said. “Whether you’re entering college, beginning a career, joining the military or are undecided, this journey is yours to create.”

Graduates

Marilyn Abarua Corona, Cameron Michael Anderson, Pamela Noemi Bartolon Martin, Audrianna Lyrenne Bassett, Kessik Michael Beck, Starrli Margaret Bell, Kamryn Thomas Berry, Darian Michael Burnett, Samantha Kay Carr, Tatiana Jocelyn Carr-Williams, Avery Cook, Elliot Cook, Aaliyah Marie Costantino, Maya Morgan Deramo, Ripley Elizabeth Dresser, Ella May Guidaboni, Raymond Elwin Hillock, Khiarieliex Nikhole Huertas Hernandez, Kailey Faye James-Putnam, Zachary Wayne Keeney, David Emanuel Klempner-Siano, Teagan Rose Lavallee, Logan Robert Leblanc, Madison Jane Liimatainen, Linnea Pi Macek, Mia Gabrielle Marigliano, Avery Samuel Miner, Sofia Del Carmen Moreno Sibrian, Zane Niedzielski, Sheni Damaris Ovalle Roblero, Gabriel Xavier Page, Brian Jacob Penagos, Anthony Michael Prizio, Alexander Quezada Abarua, Venus Elizabeth Roena Reipold, Carmelo Manuel Rivera, Sasha Lynn Scott, Gary William Smith, Ledwin Villafana Abarua and Caden Michael Williams-Senethavisouk.

Awards

Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Award for Academic Excellence: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Ripley Dresser, Mia Marigliano, Sofia Moreno.

President’s Award for Academic Excellence: Mia Marigliano, Ella Guidaboni, Sofia Moreno, Marilyn Abarua Corona, Madison Liimatainen.

TFHS Class of 2025 Scholastic Merit Award: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez, Ripley Dresser, Tatiana Carr-Williams, Elliot Cook, Darian Burnett.

President’s Award for Academic Achievement: Elliot Cook, David Klempner-Siano.

TFHS Class of 2025 Award: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez.

Ellen Wrightson Memorial Award: Ledwin Villafana Abarua.

American Citizenship Award: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez.

Student Council “UnSung Hero” Award: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez.

Excellence in Innovations Career Pathways: Madison Liimatainen, Mia Marigliano.

Thespian Awards: Starrli Bell, Maya Deramo, Maya Deramo, Zachary Keeney, Zane Niedzielski.

Class of 1947 English Award for Outstanding Effort: Tatiana Carr-Williams.

Excellence in English: Madison Liimatainen..

Excellence in French: Samantha Carr.

Excellence in Latin: Maya Deramo.

Excellence in Spanish: Ella Guidaboni.

Global Seal of Biliteracy in Functional Fluency in Spanish: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez, David Klempner-Siani, Sheni Damaris Ovalle Roblero.

Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish: Pamela Bartolon-Martin.

Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish (with distinction): Marilyn Abarua Corona.

Academic Excellence in Business Education Award: Tatiana Carr-Williams.

Excellence in Life Science: Gary Smith.

Excellence in Physical Science: Mia Marigliano.

Excellence in Mathematics: Elliot Cook.

Society of Women Engineers Boston: Mia Marigliano.

Excellence in Social Studies: David Klempner-Siano, Linnea Macek.

Excellence in Art: Sofia Moreno.

Excellence in Graphic Arts: Ella Guidaboni.

Excellence in Photography: Sofia Moreno.

Excellence in Yearbook: Ripley Dresser.

Excellence in Filmmaking: Zachary Keeney.

Excellence in Film Editing: Avery Miner.

Excellence in Design Build: Caden Williams-Senethavisouk.

Excellence in MakerLab: Gary Smith.

Excellence in Music: Maya Deramo and Raymond Hillock.

Excellence in Physical Education: Ledwin Villafana Abarua.

MVP Baseball: Caden Williams-Senethavisouk.

MVP Tennis: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez.

MVP Swimming: Maya Deramo.

MVP Track and Field: David Klempner-Siano.

MVP Girls Track and Field: Ella Guidaboni.

MVP Boy’s Soccer: David Klempner-Siano.

MVP Girl’s Soccer: Mia Marigliano, Sofia Moreno.

MVP Volleyball: Madison Liimatainen.

MVP Golf: Darien Burnett.

MVP Field Hockey: Ella Guidaboni.

MVP Softball: Madison Liimatainen.

MVP Baseball: Ledwin Villafana Abarua.

Marston Baseball Award: Ledwin Villafana Abarua.

Joseph J. Sheff Memorial Award: Alexander Quezada.

Banner Award – State Championship in Wrestling: Mia Marigliano.

Banner Award – 1,000 Career Strikeouts: Madison Liimatainen.

Scholarships

Brian Bogusz Athletic Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez, Madison Liimatainen.

Turners Falls Athletic Club Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Madison Liimatainen, Mia Margliano.

Nate Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund: Maya Deramo.

Edward Brown Memorial Scholarship: Mia Marigliano.

Molly Baxter Photography Scholarship: David Klempner-Siano and Madison Liimatainen.

Gill-Montague Education Fund Constance Sicard Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona.

Gill-Montague Education Fund Sandra Miner Scholarship: Mia Marigliano, Sofia Moreno.

Jillian Mackin Betters Memorial Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Mia Marigliano.

TFHS Class of 1957 Scholarship: Sheni Ovalle Roblero.

Turners Falls High School Class of 1961 Scholarship: Ella Guidaboni.

Turners Falls Alumni Association Scholarship: Ripley Dresser, Mia Marigliano.

Russell H. Kimball Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona.

Bill Petravage Memorial Scholarship: Ripley Dresser.

Bordeau Family Scholarship: Ella Guidaboni, Caden Williams-Senethavisouk.

Dr. Sarah Kemble Scholarship: Sheni Ovalle Roblero.

Fred Wells Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Madison Liimatainen, Mia Margliano.

George F. Bush Scholarship: Madison Liimatainen.

Gill-Montague Education Association Scholarship: Kihiarieliex Huertas Hernandez.

Gilmond Lamore Memorial Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Mia Marigliano.

Harriot Tidd Scholarship: Sheni Ovalle Roblero.

Madeline J. Carlson Scholarship: Starrli Bell, Ripley Dresser, Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez, Linnea Macek, Mia Marigliano.

Mery O’Brien Memorial Scholarship: Khiarieliex Huertas Hernandez, Madison Liimatainen.

Montague Elks Lodge 2521 Scholarship: Madison Liimatainen.

Turners Falls High School Class of 1964 Scholarship: Marilyn Abarua Corona, Mia Marigliano.

Erin-Leigh Hoffman can be reached at ehoffman@recorder.com or 413-930-4231.