Cole Bensen, Alex Reineke and Logan Opfer check out their phones as the graduates prepare to enter the Hartington-Newcastle gym for the last time as HNS students.Alex Reineke heads for the receiving line following the presentation of the diplomas.School Board President Jason Dendinger presents Cole Rosener his diploma during the 2025 graduationIsabell Schaecher chats with friends and family while greeting well-wishers in the receiving line following graduation.Alejandra Reyes beams as she proceeds through the recessional.Logan Opfer gets a hug from Supt. A.J. Johnson in the receiving line following commencement exercises.Aaralynn Collier, Cole Heimes, Kiara McCray and Logan Opfer turn their tassels as the completion of the degree requirements are announced.Abi Rice gets a hug from Principal Corey Uldrich in the receiving line following commencement exercises.Hartington-Newcastle 2025 choir members, (back) Autumn Anderson, Wyatt Clark; (front) Katelyn Uldrich Ryell Haug and Kyptin Collier performed as a group for the final time during graduation ceremonies.Jack Steffen