Cathedral High School graduated 36 students from the class of 2025. This was the 103 graduating class of Cathedral High School.

CHS Principal Erica DeVries began the service by congratulating the students and encouraging them to carry their faith with them into the future.

DeVries said after today the class would move in different directions. Some would go on to further education and others would enter the workforce.

“Whatever direction you are headed, know that our prayers go with you,” she said.

Zielinski addresses the Cathedral High School graduates Sunday. He said each of the 36 graduates were called to this moment. “You are being sent into the world that is filled with God’s goodness and truth,” he said. “Identify it and grab hold of it. See it and proclaim it.”

The service including and address from Bishop Chad Zielinski. He posed to the class a question Jesus Christ posed to his disciples.

“Who do they say the son of man is?”

Zielinkski said it is easy to walk away from Jesus when it is convenient. His own disciples left him at the time of the crucifixion.

“The same question comes to you graduates,” Zielinski said. “This is your final test question. Who do you say Jesus Christ is? It is a question you answer now with your heart, but it is a question that will linger in your conscious for years to come as you face challenges.”

Zielinski said each of the 36 graduates were called to this moment.

Colin Anderson (left) and Brennan Glawe (right) accept their awards Valedictorian and Salutatorian awards during Cathedral High School’s 2025 graduation ceremony.

“You are being sent into the world that is filled with God’s goodness and truth. Identify it and grab hold of it. See it and proclaim it,” he said.

This year’s teacher address was delivered by CHS math teacher Val Forst, who was chosen by the students.

Forst said in the years spent getting to know the class of 2025, she believed their greatest attribute was their uniqueness.

“You’re class is unlike any other,” Forst said. “You combination of athletes, drama kids, mechanics and farmers […] the only thing you do have in common is that each of year is truly unique.”

Forst told the graduates that uniqueness is a gift and she encouraged each to student to be their true self. She also asked the student to thank their peers for helping mold them into unique individuals.

Cathedral High School graduate William Marti receives the Lumen Christi award, which is given to the student who most personifies integrity, honesty, maturity, responsibility, independence, compassion, and commitment to the Catholic Faith.

“By being your best self, you’re honoring your peers and anyone who is a part of your life,” she said.

In closing, Forst said “Be unique, be your very best and God will take care of the rest.”

This year’s Salutatorian and Valedictorian, for second-best and best GPAs through seven consecutive semesters, were Brennan Glawe and Colin Anderson, respectively. William Marti won the Lumen Christi award, which is given to the student who most personifies integrity, honesty, maturity, responsibility, independence, compassion and commitment to the Catholic Faith.

At the close of the ceremony, Anderson addressed his class as the student speaker. He too acknowledged the uniqueness of his class. He said because of their unique paths and different passions, it was likely graduation would be the last time they were all together. Anderson wished his peers success but also thanked them for helping him.

“They pushed me to work harder. I must acknowledge my class and give them credit. I am motivated by their hard work,” Anderson said.

CHS Class of 2025 Salutatorian Brennan Glawe accepts his high school diploma.

He was honored to be a member of Cathedral’s Class of 2025.

CHS Valedictorian gives the commencement address during the Class of 2025 graduation.

CHS math teacher, Val Forst encourages the graduating class to be their true selfs. “By being your best self, you honoring your peers and anyone who is a part of your life,” she said. “Be unique, be your very best and God will take care of the rest.”

Cathedral High School graduates Brennan Glawe (left) and Jack Edwards (right) celebrate after the commencement ceremony Sunday. The friends are both pursuing economics education.