Be bold, MV graduates told

Ava Newman told her fellow Marmaton Valley High School graduates to resist the urge to "leave things for later" as the valedictorian spoke at Saturday's senior commencement.

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May 12, 2025 - 2:56 PM

Raiden Cook poses for a photo with his mom, Kendra Klassen, following Marmaton Valley High School’s commencement ceremony Saturday. Photo by Halie Luken / MVHS

MORAN — As they exit the halls of Marmaton Valley High School, Ava Newman implored her classmates to appreciate what they’ve accomplished, but not to wait to pursue their dreams from here.

“You’ve no idea what the future holds,” said Newman, valedictorian of MV’s Class of 2025, “This is only just the spark.”

Newman shared a quote from Japanese author Toshikazu Kawaguchi.

“Don’t leave anything for later,” Newman said. “Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, people grow up. Later,…

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