Willamette Connections Academy

Willamette Connections Academy, a statewide tuition-free online public charter school, celebrated nearly 100 members in the Class of 2023 with a commencement ceremony on June 10 in Scio, including:

NICOLE MOORE, SPRINGFIELD

Nicole Moore from Springfield plans to get a college degree for business while working at a horse training facility. “My long-term goal is to open up a horse training facility for show horses, for marketing and or sales, a dream of mine since I was 11 and that dream is slowly becoming a reality,” Nicole said.

Father Dave Moore says Willamette Connections Academy gave his 18-year-old daughter fl exibility and a great education. “This choice has helped Nicole tremendously in learning more about herself and creating spectacular goals.”

WYATT SHARKEY, CRESWELL

This Creswell teen is planning a career as a paramedic fi refi ghter after graduating from Willamette Connections Academy (WillCA). Wyatt Sharkey’s mother Bridget Sharkey says their family appreciated the online school’s flexible schedule and teacher involvement.

“We are very proud of Wyatt and this unique way of learning. He has done well and earned straight A's several semesters — it has fi t him well,” Bridget said.