Parsons Elementary School

At Carlson High School in Gibraltar, Michigan, our school community is built on the foundation of Marauder Pride. So, it’s no surprise when something truly special happened during graduation rehearsal—a full-circle moment we won’t soon forget. Our kindergarten students were the first to congratulate the Class of 2025 with big smiles, excited hugs, and heartfelt drawings they had created just for their seniors. In return, each senior passed the torch of Marauder Pride to our newest class in the form of a teddy bear wearing a Carlson shirt and a handwritten letter titled “Dear Future Marauder.” These messages were filled with advice, encouragement, and the kind of hope only a graduating senior can pass down. And then, in the most touching moment of all, our seniors took the hands of our youngest Marauders and led them out of the stadium—just once more—marking both a goodbye and a beginning. It was a beautiful reminder that Marauder Pride isn’t just something you feel… it’s something you pass on. #InMarauderCountry #MarauderPride #Graduation2025 #ClassOf2025