On June 6th, American School of The Hague proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025. The ceremony honored 121 graduates surrounded by friends, family, and faculty, with a live stream allowing loved ones across the globe to join in this milestone moment.
In keeping with ASH tradition, the event included tribute videos from teachers who had known the students since their early days in kindergarten, to those who had taught them until their last day of high school. Their messages of encouragement offered a positive send-off, reminding everyone of the strong community that defines the ASH experience. It was a beautiful ceremony, rich with emotion and filled with the joy of accomplishment and the promise of what’s to come.
The day before graduation, the school held its High School Awards Ceremony, recognizing students for exceptional achievements in academics, the arts, athletics, and leadership. Notable honors included the Teacher’s Association Scholarship awarded to Benoit Laroche, who will pursue Music Education at Bishop’s University in Canada. The Principal’s Award was shared among Fope Adwo (Princeton University), Catherine Heigle (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Eskil Bocciarelli (Stockholm School of Economics), and Amalia Klasen (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven). The Henry Aronson Leadership Award was presented to Jurgen Westerhof (University of Pennsylvania), and the J.F. De Witt Academic Scholarship went to SeongYun Lee (Maastricht University).
This year’s graduating class has already earned impressive university placements. Students are accepted to Ivy League schools such as Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, and Cornell, as well as top institutions across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Canada—including the University of Amsterdam, Pennsylvania State University, McGill, TU Eindhoven, New York University, Durham, Bocconi, McGill, and many more.
As the Class of 2025 prepares to embark on new adventures, they carry with them the spirit of ASH: empathy, curiosity, and a drive to make the world a better place. Congratulations, graduates!
