Friends and family cheered their graduating loved ones Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Rock Falls High School’s 146th commencement ceremony. A total of 131 students accepted their diplomas in the packed gym on a beautiful spring day. Senior representative Addison Watts shared wise words from Taylor Swift, while Salutatorian Carolyn Masini urged her fellow graduates to “Carpe Diem.”

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Confetti cannons go off as the Rock Falls High School Class of 2025 is announced Sunday, May 18, 2025, during commencement. (Alex T. Paschal)