Class of 2025 Concludes Their Prep Journey at Graduation

Congratulations to the members of the class of 2025 who concluded their formative journey at Creighton Prep with graduation on Sunday, May 18 in the Heider Center.

Salutatorian and master of ceremonies Oliver Troshynski ’25 welcomed the audience to the event and served as master of ceremonies. He was followed by a performance of our national anthem from the chamber choir and an opening prayer by Fr. Bob Tillman, SJ.

In his opening remarks for Prep’s 146th graduation, Head of School Bill Gotch ’91 congratulated the seniors on “reaching this major milestone of your life journey.” He also thanked their parents for choosing to send their sons to Prep and for “entrusting them to us these last four years.”

After jubilarian class diplomas were presented to members of the class of 1975, valedictorian Josh Mammen ’25 delivered the commencement address. In his remarks, he thanked the administration, the faculty and staff, and the “vibrant Jesuit community” for their work with the class of 2025. He also asked his classmates to “remember to think boldly and act humbly for the greater glory of God.”

Following that, Creighton Prep President Fr. Matt Spotts, SJ presented the Jesuit Schools Network (JSN) Award to Diego Gómez-Zamora ’25. The award is given to a Prep senior for exemplifying the values outlined in the Profile of the Graduate at Graduation for all 91 JSN schools: open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving and committed to doing justice.

Fr. Spotts then presented the Henry L. Sullivan, SJ Award, the highest award given to a Prep senior, to Jack Van Moorleghem ‘25. This award is also given to a senior who exemplifies the characteristics of the Graduate at Graduation, and Fr. Spotts said that Jack is known for being naturally inquisitive, intentional, throwing himself into whatever he’s doing, and using "these gifts and traits to elevate those around him.”

After those presentations, Mr. Gotch presented the annual Michael Hindelang, SJ Award for Teaching Excellence to Math Teacher Andrew Fisher ’08, describing him as a teacher, coach, colleague and mentor who brings “an unmatched dedication to everything he does, particularly his work in the classroom, especially calculus.”

Fr. Spotts then handed diplomas to each member of the class of 2025 and led the audience in prayer to close the ceremony.

Click here to view a recording of the ceremony on the Creighton Prep TV channel on YouTube.