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Tonga's Liahona High School Celebrates 224 Graduates

On 31 October 2025, Liahona High School in Tonga hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025. Parents, teachers, and community leaders gathered to honour not only the academic accomplishments of the students, but also their faith, perseverance, and personal growth.

Tonga High School Graduation 2025
Tonga High School Graduation 2025
Liahona's graduating class of 2025, 31 October 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The keynote address was delivered by Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi, Second Counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency, who inspired graduates with words of encouragement and spiritual insight.

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Tonga-Graduation-Valedictorian
Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi honours the class valedictorian, Teresa Maria Marami Lau Cocker.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Valedictorian Teresa Maria Marami Lau Cocker shared a moving reflection:

“As I stand on the threshold of a new beginning, my heart is full of gratitude. This moment is not a reflection of my own strength, but of the love, guidance, and mercy of my Heavenly Father.”

She spoke about how her faith helped her navigate life’s challenges, emphasizing the importance of looking to Christ in times of difficulty.

40 graduates have recently received mission calls, each preparing to serve in different locations around the world.

Principal Ofa Liutai remarked, “We honour not only your accomplishments, but also the faith, effort, and growth that have brought you to this moment.”

There will be four more Church high school graduations this year:

- Moroni High School in Kiribati on 8 November.

- Church College in Fiji on 27 November.

- Church College Vaiola in Savai’i Samoa on 9 December.

- Church College Pesega in Samoa on 10 December.