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James H. Groves HS holds 2025 commencement

Medford Freshwater, 69, receives a diploma from Sussex Tech Superintendent Kevin Carson. He also received a Commitment to Lifelong Learning Award. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 26, 2025

The James H. Groves Adult High School held its 61st commencement June 12, at Sussex Tech High School gymnasium. A total of 46 graduates received diplomas from Sussex Tech Superintendent Kevin Carson.

The commencement address was given by 1972 Groves graduate Rosemary Everton, who spoke of using her education to start her own successful  business.  

Groves Director of Adult Education Kelly Whaley welcomed students, families and friends to the commencement exercise. Carson offered congratulatory remarks to the students. 

Inspirational student speeches were given by Grayson Boyette and Tyree Nichols.

 

Anshainaye Jackson receives the Organization of Adult Alumni and Students in Service Scholarship from OAASIS Team Leader Chanteea Harmon.
Grayson Boyette receives the Ethel Cook Memorial Scholarship from Cook’s son Daniel, a former Groves teacher. Ethel Cook graduated from Groves at 79 years old. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Madelyn Angil receives the State of Delaware Department of Education Scholarship from Delaware Director of Adult Education Maureen Whelan.
Michael Gibbs receives the Sussex Tech Adult Division Scholarship from Groves Director of Adult Education Kelly Whaley.
Groves grad Timicka Smith receives the Sussex Tech Adult Division Scholarship from Groves Director of Adult Education Kelly Whaley.
Andrew Joseph receives the 2025 Adult Education scholarship from Groves Director of Adult Education Kelly Whaley.
Tyree Nichols speaks for the Class of 2025.
Grad Michael Borland waves to his family after having his diploma conferred.
James H. Groves counselor Donna Smith awards scholarships to the Class of 2025.
Tyree Nichols receives the 2025 Adult Education scholarship from Groves Director of Adult Education Kelly Whaley.
Grayson Boyette gives an inspirational address as one of the student speakers for the Class of 2025.
Groves Director of Adult Education Kelly Whaley introduces special guests and gives opening remarks to the commencement crowd.
Delaware Director of Adult Education Maureen Whelan speaks to graduates on the importance of a high school diploma.
Sussex Tech Superintendent Kevin Carson gives congratulatory remarks to the Class of 2025.
James H. Groves grad Harley Davidson waves to her family during the commencement ceremony.
James H. Groves Adult High School Class of 2025 graduates shown are in back (l-r) Noah Stiles, Tyree Nichols, Andrew Joseph and Jeffrey Elliott. In the fourth row are Nate Bonnewell, Medford Freshwater, Michael Borland, Matthew Post, James Johnson, Caleb Russell and Michael Gibbs. In row three are Addisen Bradley, Sarah Farlow, Jocelyne Sanchez Pena, Michelle Felmlee, Nikia Warren, Gabriella Webb-Donnelly, Angelia Dorman and Melanie Young. In the second row are La'Toya Wright, Timicka Smith, Mirna Sandoval, Bailey Chrzanowski, Tianna Behrmann, Stephanie LeBlanc, Sierra Fly and Brooke Davis. In front are Sam Young, Harley Davidson, Dakota Cheek, Ja'Myra Milton, Madison Mitchell, Glenda Johnson, Grayson Boyette, Anshainaye Jackson and Kendra Lange. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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