Congratulating THE CLASS
of
2015
A Special Supplement to The Progress-Index
PETERSBURG
‘This is just the beginning’ PETERSBURG — Petersburg High School’s commencement ceremony featured 168 seniors who graduated, including 44 who gradated with honors. The students garnered 131 college acceptance letters and received $2 million in scholarships and grant money. Others plan to join the military, enter the workforce or attend nursing and technical schools. “This is a great day, but there are many days ahead because this is just the beginning,” said Beosha Gregory, valedictorian of Petersburg High School class of 2015, who graduated with a 4.25 GPA.
Petersburg High School seniors await the presentation of diplomas at the 9 a.m. ceremony in the school gymnasium. SHELBY MERTENS/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
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Petersburg High School graduates 168 seniors, 44 of which graduated with honors. SHELBY MERTENS/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015: Andrew Julius Arnold Malika Victoria Avent Luis Eduardo Baez La'Quisha Junea Bailey Kaylah Avonte Barker
Deonte Showaun Barkley Sacoryah Patrice Barron Malia Rajeen Batts Angel Chantel Baugh Brittany Lashay Beasley Destiny Anika Larelle Beasley Charity Lynn Bethune Trevon Malik Black
Brittany Danielle Blanding Tyesha Alexandra Boone Toni Denise Boyd Olajuwon Lebo Branch Alexis Janae Bridgeforth Vanessa Michele Brightwell Kiana Nicole Brooks Anthony Lamont Brown Jr.
Corey Lamont Brown Jr. Keith Lamont Brown Jr. Kiara Nicole Brown Leah Nicole Danielle Brown Shelby Amanda Brown Anthony Alonzo Bullock David Leroy Bullock Gary Macklin Bullock Jr.
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Jalisa Lachelle Burgess Zacchaeus Demarco Callaham Joshua Cameron Montaze Xavier Carson Johnavin Robert Carter Ian Christian-Davis Yanique Kazia Claiborne Jerrell Tyrese Clanton Charisma D'Asia Clark Jasmine Marie Coates Dejah Dakita Cole Breana Chantez Coleman Lakayla Jabri Coleman Tamar Hope Coleman Germaine Shaunte Creighton A'Shaunta Ter'e Crittendon Brandon Deion Dabney Keenon William Dabney Jahida Jean Daughtry Kim Denise Deborah Davis Terrika Mone' Davis Ke-asia Monique Day Justin KeShaun Deloach Jamil Tariq Dudley Jawana Donique Ellis Keiayra Monae Ellis Jordan Thomas Evans Nautica Charmaine Fields Eric Quincee Finney Demetrias Anglelica Ford Cleona Mone' Fuller Shaina Georgiana Fuller Shaleka Godsey Anita Denise Gonzales Shaquira Gonzalez-Martinez Jesse Gonzalez-Mojica Breeanna Yolanda Green Kamaria Monee' Green David Kamari' Greene Natrone Lamar Greene Beosha Lar'Kay Gregory Connell Thomas Hagans II Samuel Hannah Jasmine Ni'ray Harris Theodore Dajon Harris Dominique Jabot Hawley Tyekeisha Nichole Shelby Blu Herring CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Petersburg High School seniors shake hands with principal Alicia Fields and receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony. SHELBY MERTENS/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
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Yesenia Yazmin Rodriguez-Pulido Kamesha Chanelle Roy Denajah Catrina Samuel-Bailey Delvazia Shanctez Saunders Jaykel Davon Scott Kamel Latrell-Robert Scott Kayla Shanae' Scott Quiana Denise Scott Mario Denzel Shelton Jamesce Nikole Short Legend Dominique Simpson Tyrone Sloan II Johnathan Devon Smith Christian Ramon Stewart Brianna Stith Lyric Cherrelle Stith Treymayne Roosevelt Stith Yasmin Danielle Stukes Sabrina Samantha Symister
Manasja Rene' Taylor Tiesha Nicole Taylor James Lealgie Thomas III Christopher Michael Thompson Jr. Savion Terrell Thorpe Ke'laeja Unique Tinch Raekwon Lamont Tynes Sydney Tinea Utsey T'aira Chowanna Vinson Alasia Monet Walker Sincere Rah'feik Watson Q'untae Maurice White Brianna Michele White Ra'Quelle Renae Wiggins Celestine Briana Wiggins Dasha Eman WinďŹ eld Jaquan Malik WinďŹ eld Ethan Shane Wright Jasmine Monique Wynn
Petersburg High School seniors shake hands with principal Alicia Fields and receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony. SHELBY MERTENS/PROGRESSINDEX PHOTOS
Markayla Aneiyah Hicks Chyna Germaine Hinton Timerie Andrea Hoe Antwain Cortez Hollins Desiree Simone Howard Mark Anthony Howerton Gemonta K'von Jackson Jamal Wayne Jackson Cordell Leon Johnson Giovarntae Decarl Johnson Jayquan Lamont Johnson Dominique Princess Jones Jasmine Jacquail Mary Jones Ranita Chenelle Elise Jones Tionna Leshae' Jones Za'quan Chauncey Jones Bernysha Janay Knight Jamarion Travon Knight Deondre Bonsu Laume Darius Cortez Leake Dylan David Lenig Sha'Ron Lewis Sta'sha Lakia Lewis Jaimee Glynn Manuel Jeliam Juarbe Marrero Alexus Tamara Mason
Jaytrez LeShon Mason Nakeisha Octavia Mason Damon Dashun Mays Jr. Scarlett Luisanny Maysonet-Fanas Lyric Mona Meade Eric Kingswood Mitchell Trevon O'Brian Monroe Kavel Anton Morgan Khalid Tamar Morris Jaquan Rudy Moultrie Isaiah Christopher Mullen Keith Jawaun Murray Amika Tiera Natal Kierra Timika Nicholas Jordan Deion Emitt Noggin Randy Lee Noggins Jr. LaQuannda Monea Ogburn Alijah Kareem Organ Tequon Mondez Palmer Raven Rickay Parham Jakayla Trene Pender Cherrae' Lavon Peterson D'shondre Rockell Raines Kemani D'shea Rhodes Maalik Jamaal Robinson Maurice Antoine Robinson
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Hopewell High School’s 100th graduating class gathers for commencement on June 6 at Merner Field. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
HOPEWELL
‘The start of a new era’ HOPEWELL — Every graduation ceremony is special, but for Hopewell students it was also an opportunity to make a unique anniversary. This year’s Hopewell High School graduating class officially marks a century of learning for the school. The graduates gathered in Merner Field according to tradition, for the school’s 100th commencement on Saturday. Raymond A. Sutton, valedictorian, remarked on how far society has come since Hopewell High School’s class of 1915. “This class is much like the first. We are the start of a new era,” he said. Salutatorian Matthew B. Frink recognized the graduates for reaching a milestone. “We are 100 percent of the 100th graduating class who did the right thing,” he said.
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The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015:
Katelynn Marie Adams Giovanni Manuel Alas Brooklyn KaRhon Alexander Diego Ariza-Martinez Hunter Austin Arpaia Emily Ann-Rose Ashbrook Shadirah Unique Austin Jeffrey Wayne Baker Jerry Wayne Baker Devonte Jermaine Banks Morgan Lynnette Battle Jessica Faye Bell Brendon Loy Bennett Jeremiah Timothy Bennett Bryan Jordan Tyler Birchett Nisaa Alcenia Birchette Jada Amari Bland Lilal Dante Blanding Tabitha Lynn Bostic Deavon Lashelle Bowden Kedriell Nishay Bowman Clarence Joseph Brock Cecile Keaunna Brown Jason D'kari Marquis Brown Katherine Leigh Brown Xavier Treviante Brown-Drew Chalermpon Daffeth Brownsey Jasmine Marie Bryant Heather Nicole Burgess Alma Lorean Burks Donald Keith Carter Raequan Levohn Carter Mary Katherine Cave Destiny Miracle Chapman Christina LaMarr Clark Jer'tara Jer'ta Clary-Hargrave Melisanda Clemente-Rojas Crystal Lynn Coalson Cleo Breeze Cole Kayla-Mae Brook Conley Kierra A'janae Cooper Laquasia Tyche' Cooper Briana Shyanne Cornell Heather Rene' Cortese Kayla Sue Craddock Brandon Micah Crennel Markiest Shahee'd Davis Raekwon Deangelo Davis Allysia Dominque De Los Santos
Hopewell High School’s JROTC does the colors during the school’s 100th commencement on June 6. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
Isaiah Queshaun Delane Lauren Grace DeMarco Ryan Christopher Devers Monikequa Shantel Dickerson Hillary Dawn Dickey Ke-Oni Rashaad Diggs Matthew Thomas Dowd Jacob Dalton Dunbar Joshua Dale Dunbar Tiara Denise Evans Tyrell Derobert Evans Xavier John Bernard Ferdinand Isaiah Davon Fernandez Zachary Ryan Foxworth Matthew Brenden Frink
Shakirah Yasmeen Gaines Brooklynn Ann Marie Gilbert Dakota Lynn Gilley Raekwon Demario Givens Johanne Nicole Gonzalez-Cortes Kayla Brianna Goudeau Xavier Rashad Graves Special Tateona Gray Mitchell Levon Griffin Marcus Arthur Hamilton Christopher Devin Harrington Jahquan Tyriek Harris Dominque Lefeer Harrison Tyler Matthew Hartsell Shyteona Tresa Hayes
Ciara Nicole Heavilin Haley Katherine Hemphill Dustin Andrew Hicks Jasmine Tyea' Hicks Antiqua Unique Higdon Amanda Kristine Hill Bradli Bryce Hios Travis Matthew Hogan Allen Le'Quan Holmes Jarrett Graham Howard Cheyanne Aliene Howell Shatia Ann Hubbard Carter Jackson Huddleston Dimitri Darnell Hughes Taryn Blatchley Hunter Indiara Lanail Hurt Jerad Dalton Jackson Kendra Alexander James Nautica Tytwon Ladae' Jenkins Letty Mairen Jimenez-Diaz Hunter Allen Johnson Theresa Marie Johnson Cameron Deangelo Lee Jones Izaal Quayton Jones Jacob Isaiah Jones Keshril Angela Jones Nigel Devell Jones Qua'Shayla Tashaun Jones Taiylor Danee Jones Tasheba Nicole Jones Jaylah Moniek Key Samuel Carter Krise Shaylynn Brooke Lamm Devonte' Jabrea Langston Christopher Michael Learned Caleb Holden Lee Kristen Victoria Lee Dreshawn Lavonta Lewis Halie Rae Lipford Jessica Nicole Lipscomb Nicholas Andrew Lozano Madison Parker Lupori Brionna LaShay Mallory Javonne Tinee' Martin Abelardo Genaro Martinez Aldo Ramses Martinez Yuliza Martinez Martinez Lashay Razine Massenburg Jonathan Matthew Mayhue Kaitlin Cierra McClaskie Amanda Danielle McConnell Thornton Edward McCoy JR
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Hopewell High School’s chorale department performs at the school’s 100th commencement on June 6. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
Denia Shenitra McCullough Ryan John McLasky George Anthony Mickle Cooper Fallen Shameeka Elizabeth Miller Erick Malik Milton Marshe Estelle Mines Dominque Donya Mitchell Kaitlyn Joanne Mitchell Carina Angelique Moore Christopher Thomas Moore Jasmine Renee Moore Alysia Lene Morales Jacqueline Lashay Morse Tajon Willie-Remon Murray Nicholas Michael Naulty Laura Beth Neely Makayla Jean Ngoun Trang Thi Thu Nguyen Kayla Ann Paden Cody Painter Jakarria Rene Parham Haley Marie Parrish Jordan Quin'Asia Patterson Deborah Ellen Vickery Peterson Darius Leon Pettaway Diamond Lyric Pettaway 8
Jaquon Demonte Pettaway Bethany Alexandria Pind Paul-Angelo Mark Polumbo Zakiya Georgvon Ponton-Bey Aliyah Georgia Porter Hannah Elizabeth Powell Charlene Pratt-Aviles Chyna Renee Price Ruben A Quezada Jorge Luis Quinones Velez Kyle Aaron Radcliff Ajay Yoshiji Ray Kiyamien Keyoni J. Reid Mary Jo Rey Yahkez Di'Andre Rhodes Jeremiah Rain Rivera Jamel Antonio Roberts Cheyenne Renee Robinson Victoria Fernanda Rodriguez Courtney Ruth Rogers Joshua Hassan Ruiz Alice C. Santos Nathaniel Adam Satterfield Daniel Jacoby Saunders Charles Daniel Schneider Trenton Gray Scott
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Yesmeen Aminah Shabazz Ashley Nicole Shands Kristin Rae Smith Marcus Anthony Smith Rogelio World Be Free Smith Luis Sergio Soriano-Damazo Whitney Kendolyn Spears Gillian Bree Stables Blake Marquis Starks Lauren Taylor Stoyle Jyasia Monea Street Daquan Terry Studivant Quinzel Willie Studivant Dakota Sioux-Z Sutherland Raymond Austin Sutton Alonzo Deangelo Sykes Bianca Savannah Syville-Taylor Darrell Lamond Taylor Elijah Bryan-McKinley Taylor Jessica Monique Taylor Jodeci Je'shaun Antion Taylor Lakeisha Mona Taylor Mary Katherine Taylor Moeshia Rachelle Taylor Tevin Alfonso Taylor Fantezuh Alonte Thomas
Tenitas Rayshawn Thompson Dylan Peter Tracey Kathryn Rose Trainum Matthew Benjamin Trevillian Cindy Selene Trujillo Haley Nicole Turner Kyle Douglas Vaughan Maia Angela Viera-Pagan Kennedi Mia Walker Christopher Lewis Walker Joshua Dale Wallace Raekwon Ranier Washington Sierra Nikole Watson Shawnrese Deonte Wells Stephanie Michelle Wheeler Trevon Demango White Tranae' Nichelle Wiggins Ga'Markus Raeshad Williams Thomas J Williams Kenneth Ray Willis Rachel Tamara Wilkerson Jasmine Renae Wyatt Brandon Alexander Young Zachary Chace Zimmer Jared Michael Zimmerman
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
‘Take the world by storm’ COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Colonial Heights High School class president Brian S. Gwaltney, reminded the graduating class of 2015 to “take the world by storm.” The commencement ceremony featured 189 senior who graduated. Yaser M. Qazi, valedictorian and tennis player, said that the graduates should thank those who helped them to succeed. “The least we can do is acknowledge the help we receive and pass it to others, because no one should struggle alone,” Qazi said.
Two Colonial Heights High School graduates greet each other during the school’s commencement on June 11. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
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The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015: Breannah Jade Ackerman David Francis Adamchick Robin Rachel Akers Omar Mutaz Alkhadra Alexis Canna Almany Christopher Dean Anderson Nicholas Colter Anderson Tyriq Anderson Arnold Abba Andoson Kristina Marie Archer Kayla Damone’ Banks
Katherine Taylor Banty George Kittrell Barnes Marianne Hope Bartholomew Monica Michelle Becerra Jonas Sebastian Biermann Nicholas Stone Booth Kayla Rene Boyd Kerstin Lanette Brooks Kaitlyn Maureen Brown Jessica Ann Bryant Robert Ray Bryant Adonte Qwade Roshean Burnell Imani Sharnae’ Bynum Braulio Jesus Cabrera-Vazquez
Rebecca Dawn Camp William Christopher Clarke David Austin Cloninger Josie Garcia Coleman RaShawna Renee Coleman Thomas Brent Cooke Blake Patterson Cox Taylor Rene’ Dailey Scott Ezra Dando Christian Phillip Davis Talia Shantel’ Davis Paige Savannah DeStazio Allen Joshua Dickey Micaela Lynn Dietz
Colonial Heights High School students gather at the athletic field for commencement. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
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Bailey Cheree Driskill Cody Ryan Duncan Brandon Louis Dye Zach Alex Eads Sarah Brianna Erickson MacKenzie Nicole Evans Morgan Leslie Fogel Alexandra LeAnn Foulkrod Linwood Keith Fraher Isaac John Galloway Ceilniece Ronae’ Gant Domingo Eugenio Garcia Juan Garcia CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Colonial Heights High School Valedictorian Yaser M. Qazi speaks during the school’s commencement. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
Stephaine K. Garner Elizabeth Ellington Gates Alicia Marie Gergle William Fletcher Gibbs Jr. Richard Chandler Glenn Shaina Lynn Glenn Nathan Wade Goad Randal Joseph Gooddine Jr. Eryk John Gore Keon Armand Malik Graves-Robertson Devin Rashard Grinstead Brian Sevan Gwaltney Jordan Keller Gwaltney Emily Brooke Hacker Ericka Nicole Hacker Kyle Wayne Hammond Daniel Lee Hardy Victoria Paige Harrison Jonathan Stuart Hartson Ryan Jacob Haydon Maximilian Rembold Haynie Blanca Cecilia Hernandez Cruz Sandra Lynn Hersee Starlette Ariana Hester Alberto Ted Hinojosa Madison Elizabeth Hoggood Chelsie Brooke Holmes Ashley Nicole Horner
Elisabeth Ann Ingram Sadia Iram Melissa Anne Irving Austin Wesley Jackson Hwejean Jeong Andrew Karl Johannsmeier Jonathan Wayne Johnson Shae’Ana Ja’Nae Johnson Victoria Lynn Johnson Caitlynn Marie Jones Connor Everette Jones Kayla M. Jones Ralph Thomas Jones Tyrik Dequan Jones Erik Ants Kaseloo Mari Ashleigh Kellogg Joshua Hasulchan Kim Brittany Mae King Valerie Melissa Knapp Ashley Nicole Knowles Bethany Caroline Kocik Samuel David Korb Justin Timothy Lape Patrick Dalton Lawrence Tersha Lanae Le’Doux Morgan Brittany Leigh Nestor Rafael Llamas Sierra Kathleen Longnecker Cameire Savon Loving
Safeire Camron Loving Elizabeth Ann Magnusson Jayson Garrett Maitland Tyrone Bernard Manning Jr. Seth Harrison Markins Abigail Eltie Masterson Anthony Michael Mauro Samantha Ariah Mays Joshua Curtis McBryde Laura Anne McClellan Angel McDowell Zoe Eleanor McGrady Sherae Yvonne McRae Larissa Melara Nickolas William Meyer William Dean Mingloski Jonathan Latif Mohammed Michelle Elizabeth Moran Brooke Madeline Musselwhite Savannah Paige Musselwhite Andrea Michelle Nadeau Lindsey Ann Nowland Alexander Thomas O’Connor Erin Tyler Page Alexis Jada Payton Tessa Nicole Perkinson Greyson Douglas Pierce Angelica Marie Primmer Kendrick Ryan Pruitte Christopher Philip Pullen Shandaja LaQuan Pyer Yaser Mohammad Qazi Marco Giuseppe Randazzo Qunaeja Shane Rawlings Samantha Mae Restom Corey Rashad Reynolds Amethyst Michelle Richardson Abigail Lee Richey Brittany Ann Irene Riske Bailey Kathleen Rivero
Meaghan Hunter Roche Christopher John Rodulfo Sara Alexis Rollston Tyler Jordan Royea Zachary Andrew Rugar Ashleigh Rene’ Rush Alexa McKenzie Sandford Dennis Martin Sanjurjo Austin Joseph Schilke Austen Neil Segura Drake Anthony Silvestro Colleen Bridget Smith Marquis Devon Smith Tyler Reese Snellings Wilfredo Leon Soto Kelly Elizabeth Spaine Ryan Whitley Spivey Sabrina Raeann Story Zachary Brian Stoupa Joseph Suarez Jacob Nicholas Sweaton Jordan Michael Taber Manel Taifour Austin Ray Taylor Jamel Christopher Telesford Kevin Brian Turner Jr. Andrew Jacob Walker Jordan Patrick Walker William Bailey Wallace Hannah Leann Warren Patricia Rene’ Westfall Brent Aron Wilkins Sierra Laynese Williams Danielle Tanay Williams-Savage Brandy Carin Williamson Jason Morgan Wood Zachary Stephen York Cynthia Evelyn-Rebecca Yurga Zahari Filipov Zaimov Stephen Louis Zaruba
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PRINCE GEORGE
‘We can make our dreams a reality’ PRINCE GEORGE — It was all about teamwork for the Prince George High School Class of 2015. Prince George had two salutatorians, Meaghan Elliot and Sarah Moore. Sharing the title emphasized that aspect of teamwork and unity that was so apparent during this year’s graduation.
“Being part of a large family and a member of the soccer team, I have recognized the value of teamwork. It’s an element we must learn to embrace in our future because we simply cannot make it on our own.,” Moore said. Valedictorian Whitney Sherrick said graduation felt “unreal” and that
despite students going their separate ways, this common experience unites them. “It is our time now to go forward into the world. We can change it for the better. We can make our dreams a reality,” she said. The ceremony featured 59 students who graduated with honors out of a class of 397 students.
Members of the Student Government Association, along with the valedictorian and co-salutatorians, march onto the football field during the beginning of Prince George High School’s graduation ceremony. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS. 12
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The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015:
Tasneem Zainab Abdur-Rahman Casey Marie Abernethy Nicholas Alan Adair Khaleil Antonia Albright Xavier Michael Alicea Mitchell Liam Anderson Tyra Jonelle Anderson Sydney Mariah Arnold Reeve Emmanuel Ashcraft Tarah Lynn Ashley Justin Andrew Austin Lavelle Devaughn Baines Anthony Tyrone Barber Jr. Kira Annett Bartholow Steven John Baumgartner III Karena Jeannette Beaudet Tyler Lamont Bembry Michael Kalil Benjamin Courtney Marie Biggs Serge Binetsky III Ashley Lynn Bishop Caitlyn Arela Bishop Isaac Jonadab Bland Taylor Arieana Bland Laurence Donneal Blocker Nyandra Nichole Blount Ryan Andrew Blumenschine Montae Leon Bradshaw Hannah Renee' Bridgers Corey Reed Bridgman Joselyn Jane Britton Bridget Monet Brooks Redell Levon Brooks Ashlee Denise Brown Bristol Renee Brown Jazmine Mykel Brown Mark Anthony Bruce Jr. James Anthony Brunson Trevor James Brunson Mikayla Jene Bryant Jasmine Nicole Buford David Jeremiah Bulls Matthew Wilson Burgess Jr. Shijerick Amir Burgess Luis Ramon Burgos III Taylor Marie Burke Kinsleigh Brooke Burroughs Michaela Denise Byers Raven Rayanne Caballero
(From L-R) salutatorian Meaghan Elliott, salutatorian Sarah Moore and valedictorian Whitney Sherrick being recognized as honors students. There were a total of 59 honors students in the Prince George High School class of 2015. AMIR VERA/ PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
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Cassidy Brooke Campbell Kayleigh Elizabeth Campbell Robert O'Sean Cavitt Anthony Tyron Cheeks Jr. Jessie Renee Chiasson Brandon Scott Childers Stephanie Marie Chobanian Trayvontae Rayshawn Clanton Mary Elizabeth Clark Christopher Ray Clary Joshua Aaron Clements Timothy Jackson Cofer Antonio Ty'Ron Cole Gregory Malik Coleman Jack Austin Coleman Keoni Delano Coleman Bradon Hunter Collins Hannah Lynn Collins Matalin Brooke Collins Shawn Michael Colon Rodriguez La'Quasia Margarete Cooper Chaelin Jamie Corrigan-Magruder Kaitlyn Summer Cotcamp Ronald Lee Cote Jr. Rachel Leigh Covington
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Mallory Erin Cox Brian Lane Craven D'Andre LeShawn Crawford Joshua Dale Crookshanks Quincy D'Angelo Cunningham Sarah Christine Daniel Tyron Rajah Darby Gregory Andre Davis Ronald Lee Dayvault Jr. Sarah Elizabeth Diaz Logan Thomas Dietz Victoria Simone Dimbo Leah Breeze Din Jonathan Diopaez Evan Subareeny Dotson Eric Spencer Driskill Jr. Nathaniel Edward Driskill Maya Elizabeth Dugger Griffen Alan Dunn Michaela Jean Eades Haleigh Breanne Edwards Berkeley Rae Elliott Meaghan Brooke Elliott Briona Zamir Evans Malik Shaquon Evans
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Raven Denise Evans Brandon Trequan Fair Jared Grayson Fallin Verlon DuBoies Farris Jr. Kendell Scott Francis Finster Emily Anne Firment Devan Isaiah Fishburne Henry Carter Fisher Alexander James Font James Matthew-Lee Ford Cody Ray Fortner Hassan Jamal Fountain Jr. Tashan Shanice Fountain Dustin William Franchok Matthew Steven Froggatt Dominique Dionne Gaines Kassandra Mae Galvin Leonardo Daniel Garcia Purcarea Jonathan Ronald Garrett Tyler Grant Gibson Spencer William Gifford Alyissa Nicole Gimenez Brenda Magdalena Giron Aviance Jahnaya Golden Brown Justice Marie Gonzalez
Zariah Nilsa Gonzalez Terrell Deshawn Grant Tamya LaShaun Graves T'Lia Aishae Green Nichelle Meyhelani Greene Samantha Breanne Gregory Garrick Edward Griffin II Tyneshia Lashae Griffin Mallory Blair Grissom Spencer Grochowaski Bobby Joe Hagee Jr. Madison Ann Hagee Abigail Riley Hall Richard Clay Fort Hanson Savannah Danielle Harbert Megan Supriya Hardatt Daria Camile Hardy Gregory William Hargrove Danielle Monique Harris Erica Leigh Harris Tye'Shaun Marque Harris Michael Bryce Harrup Sierra Tyra Haynes Pearre Elizabeth Henderson CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Angela Jordan Henry Shon'Quez LaTontae Henry Kariel Hernandez Dalton James Holdsworth Maija Jade Holliday Hunter Jayson Holloway Dalton John Homer Mallory Irene Homer Jessica Lynn Honaker Christina Marie Howe Nicholas Alexander Hranowskyj DeJ'a Diamond Hudson Brianna Kelsey Hughes Jessica Elaine Humphrey William Joseph Inge Sidney Adam Ingram Nathaniel Andrew Inman Ladeja Renea Irving Jonique Latoya Jackson Samantha Lurae Jackson Dinah Judea James Blair Alexandra Johnson Bryana Larae Johnson Christopher Ivie Johnson Jai'Nesa Antwanett Johnson
Leon Antonio Johnson William Luke Johnson Autrelle Janae Jones Azaria La Shae Jones Damera Kaylyn Jones Katori Chanelle Jones Taylor Noel Jones Trevon Shalique Jones Alyssa Kaylee Jordan Kayla Marie Joyner Nicole Alexandria Judge Alex Mackenzie Kaufman Virginia Claire Kendall Katelyn Rea Keyser Cynthia Rebekah King SebastiĂŠn Devin King Troy Kent King II Gabriela Marie Kulik-King Nicholas Kreig Labriola Rebekah Lee Lacy Timothy Vincent Lacy Kaylona Ladore Andrew Hunter Lawhorn Cortland Taylor Lee Emmanuel Xavier Lee
Franklin Naun Lemus-Sanchez MaKayla Starr Lespier Donald Vincent Lewis Micalah Danielle Lilly Carlos Nathaniel Littles Shayla Donyell Lockley Earl Lewis Long Sabrina Kasaundra Lovett Helen Marie Ludwig D'Angelo Lavone Luna Joshua Wade Lundie Jeremiah Lamont Macon Corrine Chene' Marshall James William Marshall Jr. Dakota Ray Martin Angelica Louise Martinez Crystal J Mason Diamond Alexus Mayes De'Shawn Nathaniel Maynard Ta'Jeannine Ayishah McCluney Aleah Gwen McCorkle Daniel Raleigh McKay Sterling Patrick Bone McLymont Demetrius Allen Mealing Jacob Alexander Melson
Beatriz Adriana Mendiola Alyssa Kaye Mertins Nicole Elisabeth Messina Brandy Kim Monae Jefferson Mickens Derek Keith Milam Jacob Allan Monger Qadirah Malika Monroe Eternity Sandra Montanez Madison Lee Moody Daniel Lee Moore Sarah Elizabeth Moore Jose' Miguel Morales Jr. Amber Dawn Moran Zachary Lane Morrison Jasmine Nicole Morse Ashli Brianna Moseley Jacob Austin Mustoe Trevor Dale Myers Andrew William Nall Jordan Michael Nase Leshawn Josheri Nash Andrew Brice Newcomb Jessica Lane Nicely Kourtney Michelle Nossett Caitlin Elizabeth Ogletree
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Assistant Superintendent Renee P. Williams delivering her commencement address to students during the June 6 ceremony. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
Kaela Milan Orr Brenton Ray Owens Hayford Mensah Owusu Jr. Heath Colton Pack Pooja Uttam Panchal Haley Marie Parker Jeremiah Anthony Paul Joshua Logan Paulson Sabrina Mariel Peralta Jocelyn Devonna Perkins Daniel Bruce William Peters Alan Dexter Peterson William McKinley Peterson III Taylor Madison Pope Sarah Rebekah Guertin Post Chelsea Marie Powell Lindsay Alexandra Pugh Breanna Anela Sarina Quintana Kinsea Elise Ragland Christopher Riley Rakes Karla Charinne Ramos 16
Gregory Austin Ramsey Jerron Emmanuel Ramsey Isabel Rascon John Curtis Read III James Earl Reed Jr. Casey Leeann Reekes Steven Fraser Reincke Kathryn Susann Reith Alexandria Noelle Renn James Herbert Renn Santino Jesus Reyes Christopher Grant Reynolds Jetzel Omar Rivera Oyola Dennis Eugene Roark Jr. Kaitlyn Nicole Roberts Luis Angel Rodriguez Jr. Rosalinda AimĂŠe Rodriguez Jessica Paige Rogers Jordan Casey Rogers LeVar Theodore Kelly Rogers Kayleen Nichole Roman Gonzalez
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Mikal Jacob Rothenberg Tyler Austin Ruiz Andres Ruiz-Luna Vanessa Ann Sadler Isis Queen Joann Samuel Jedison Alain Sanchez-Ortiz Rubee Kayla Sanford Rene Antonio Santos Rachel Violett Sarver Edward Bernard Saunders III Megan Elizabeth Sayre Nathan Rayford Seal Eva Marie Seidel Christopher Ty Shaw Whitney Roxanne Sherrick Donald Lawrence Shipp II Tashana Nicole Singleton Mary Katherine Skinner Eric Scott Slaughter Blier Jay Smith Colton Wade Smith Joseph Lee Smith Kelly Noel Smith Markia Joycelin Smith Matthew Blane Smith II Troy Joseph Smith Jacob Richard Snover KeAndre Aaron Souza Tyler Montgomery Spence Izaak Evan Spiers Jacob Eldon St. John Austin Ryan Starford Sarah Elizabeth Stech Forrest Jordan Steed Cooper Hops Stegmann Ariel Lynn Stephenson Brantley Scott Stephenson Armina Velasquez Stevens Cody Smith Stevens Gavin Wayne Stevenson Noah Aaron Stevenson Taylor Nicole Stevenson Maili Jayde Steward Miranda Lynn Stewart Kenneth Tod Stonecipher Jr. Bradley Austin Stovall Dijon Spencer Stratton Tyreka Monet Streat Joshua Lane Talbert Torrece Lamonte Talley Alyssa Nicole Taylor Emily Abigail Taylor Jazzlyn McFarland Taylor Joanna Lynn Taylor
Shalamar Renee Taylor Shontice Antonya Taylor Hunter Gage Tennant Davell Albert Terry Asia Marie Thomas Brandon Michael Thomas Debra Ley-Anne Thomas Justyn James Thomas Martin Alexander Thompson Tanner Logan Thompson Brandon Chase Thrasher Deja' Monet Tinch Shataya Marae Titus Alayna Mackenzie Tompkins Ashauni Jhane Trapp Serena Ann Triscari Nicholas Andrew Kosciusko Tritschler Sydney Renee Trout Brandon Tyrelle Turner Carlicia Marie Tyler Sierra Alexis Tyler Justin Matthew Tyson J'Quan McNeal Urquhart Christina Elizabeth Vasquez Brenton Alexander Vaughan Sarah Elizabeth Wagner Margaret Kathleen Wallace Ashleigh Nicole Walton Tyrah Zhane' Washington Meredith Katherine Waymack Zana Lachreasha Weatherspoon Kendra Annette Weaver Jeffrey Brian Weinz Jr. Angeline Marie Wells Shawn Kevin West Tiana Edna-Odette Whaley Tyler Benjamin Whitby Leanne Lizabeth White Bryan Keith Whitehead Lance Amador Wichern Ernest Lee Wilkins Armon Galeel Williams Kaayaliah Elizabeth Williams Kenneth Andrew Williams III SteFon Ishmael Williams Megan Leighann Willis Saquise Allyse Monet Wimberly Sierra-Lynn Barbara Wise Michael Scott Woodard Alexandra Monet Woods Emily Michelle Wright Dasha NaTia Wyche Alexander Saint-Shan Yam Zachary Joseph Zingaro
DINWIDDIE
‘We are the class of new beginnings’ DINWIDDIE — It was all about change for the 293 students who graduated from Dinwiddie High School. Change is a key feature of any graduation, but Dinwiddie students became known as the “class of change.” The graduating seniors were reminded about how much the county and school division has changed since they entered school in kindergarten. “We are the class of new beginnings,” said Jada Morgan, senior class president. “With our class came grade-level changes, the junior high became the middle school with grades six through eight. When we entered the high school as sophomores, it went back to grades nine through 12.” Valedictorian Victoria Miskimen admitted that she was afraid of the uncertainty because she doesn’t know how she will make a difference in the world. “All of us today have the potential to change the world,” Miskimen said.
Valedictorian Victoria Miskimen delivering her speech at the June 12 graduation ceremony. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
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The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015: Victoria Anne Miskimen Hubert Edward Coburn II Jada Senae' Morgan Garijae` Jordan Wilkerson Faith Simone Person Datuan Tydree Johnson Cody Ryan Bell LeAnn Faith Adkins Jazlyn Alexa Bain Lawrence Wilhelm Brinkman Taylor Bryce Bunch Benjamin Lee Daughety Peyton Abbigail Durham Rebecca Lynn Hamilton Casey Marie Ivey Whitney Nicole Jones Keith Zenas Labelle Jr. Hannah Marie Millirons McKenzie Leigh Perdue Amanda Lee Peters Hunter Lee Reed Elizabeth Ashley Richardson Khalia Senniece Rivers Christopher Dane Young Hayley Taylor Aboul-Hosn Andrew James Adams Andre' Lamont Adkins Thomas Earl Adkins Kelsey Leigh Allen Lucas Blake Allen Matthew Corbett Allen Kandis Le'Shae Ampy Devon Len Andrews Ashley Natalie Armstrong Austin Scott Babb Brett Austin Barber Malik Tavon Barnes John Joseph Bass-Gonzalez Ma'Lasia Janae Batts Rachel Cassandra Baugh Cara Marliese Beasley Monique' Tiffany Beasley Garlon David Bennett III Patrick Lee Blackwell Azia Simone Bland Rebecca Lynn Borkowski Garth William Bowler Brittany RaeAnne Boyle-Jones Austin Coleman Boze Rachel Louise Braithwaite DaShawn Lamont Branch John Tyrone Branch 18
Senior class president Jada Morgan (far left) marches with her fellow students during the June 12 ceremony. Approximately 293 students graduated from Dinwiddie High School this year. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS.
Ashley Lynn Brown Cornelius Percell Brown TyQuan Davonee Bumbray Andrew Ryan Burklund Jashona Montika Byrd Nicholas Austin Camara Gavin Sh'Rod Canty DeAjiah Shatae Carey James Carter Jr. Zachary Ryan Childers Shaundra Brashay Clanton Hunter Dean Clark Demonzae' Lamont Cobb-Talley Sharon Daiza Cole Travis DaVanta Copenny Marthia R-E-L Craven Jamika Le'Shae Crawley Casey Brooke Crumpler Shamari Markeia Dabney Conner Shea Danels Arviette Nakeisha Davis Jonathan Alan Davis Jordan Scott Davis Gabrielle Nadine Dillenbeck Kevin Wayne Dixon II Jason Tariq Edmonds
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Some of the honors graduates awaiting the start of the graduation ceremony June 12. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
Scott Flaim Edwards David Austin Elder Michael Shane Elder Andrea Chanell Ellis Darryl Carlos Ellis Briana Leigh Erb Cassidy Snow Facemire Nickolas Lee Foster Heather Nicole Garrett Timia Anntonette Gee JaKaela Nicole Gholson Sidney Isaiah Gholson
Tartianna Pashe Gholson Caleb Mason Gibbs Kayla Marie Gibbs McKayla Lynn Gill Kurshawrd Harrison Givens Alphonso Jordan Glass-Thomas Joseph Henry Goodrow II Davon Goslin Kayla Renee Grant Kolen Marquis Graves Mason Garriss Green Meliah Dariel Green
Austin Bain Hale Idian Estella Hall Aurora A'Lexys Hanks Daniel Windsor Harman Malika Loren Harris Maya Yvonne Harris Matthew Louis Harrison Nathan Everette Hayes Taylor Wayne Hayes Hunter Iman Hedgepeth Tyler Lewis Henley Cassandra Henriques
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DeAndre Tyquan James Kaitlyn Michelle Jarratt Devin Toure Jenkins Alexis LaVonne Johnson Tamia Nishae' Johnson Tyana Chantyle Johnson Zachary David Johnson Amani Ni'Shae Jones Anaijha Lamone Jones Cameron JaJuan Jones Diamond Jaleel Jones Domonique Megan Jones Kristin Kayla Jones Rushard Delandon Jones Sharonda Mone' Jones James Matthew Joyner Samuel Lucas Martin Kane Brittany Nichole Kanusek Frances Victoria Kelly DaJonique Keshawn Kennedy Alexis Jane Kerr Bryanna Lynn Kestner Alecea Michelle King Anissa Zhane King Emily Michelle King Deja Amari Lacy Dillon Scott Ladd Emmanuel Anthony Lafaele Gelani Amari Lake Kristen Marie Lamm Travis Lee Lamm Jalyn Sharnae Lanier McTyran Trelain Lanier Jr. Levi Allen Leary Chelsea Nicole Lewis Deonte Shaquan Lewis Kaitlyn Rebecca Lewis Katherine Renee Loden Kerry Wayne Lynch Jr. Victoria Lynn Lynch Devon Lamont Mabry Kelsey Marie Maitland Levi Trace Maitland Rebecca Leigh Maitland Cedarrick Deione Mallory Tilden Mandel Manson Kelsey Rae Martin Tierell Zaequan Mason Dylan Charles McCoun Keyana Monea McCrae Taylor Leigh McCraw Brittni Joann McLaughlin Chelsey Lynn McNew 20
Students leading the graduates during the opening procession during the June 12 graduation ceremony in Dinwiddie. AMIR VERA/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS.
Shyriq' Tyron McShan Jacob Lee Meadows Ashley Nicole Mendez Katherine Pauline Meunier Kayce Marie Miles Montana Lee Miller William Wilson Miller Patrick Joe Moore Sonia Iveth Moran-Velazquez A'Dante Javon Morgan Taylor Ryan Morgan Jessica Maria Morris Dylan Mark Murray Morgan Taylor Myers Samuel Robert Newcomb IV Morgan Brooke Nicholson De'Ja Mahogoni Parham Kris Keuana Parham Patrick Wayne Parker Breshae Alexis Patterson Alison Marie Payette Christina Pegram Katraz Thomas Pegram Charles Blake Perkinson Hanna Nicole Perkinson Zachari Wayne Perkinson Diamond Unique Perry India Markeeta Peterkin Cody Andrew Phillingane Darrian Dexter Price Rickia Paulette Pulliam
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George Miles Rapp Jr. Shekira LaShay Rawlings Natasha Ann Recore Raymond Lee Reese Alexis Riley Richardson Hunter Joseph Roberts John-drea Felicia-Ann Roberts Paul Miguel Robinson Perfecto Vicente Ramon Rodriguez Mason Cain Rogerson Jacob Wayne Russell Mark Arlin Russell Marquise Lamar Sampson Brian Mitchell Saye Malik Kanee Scott Kayla Deona Shands Christina Alexis Shell Kaitlynn Nicole Shuklis Shacara Ivey Signal Deandre Jehrell Simmons Nicholas Edward Slemp Dakota Desiree Smith Brandon Christopher Spiers Carter Alexander Spiers Carleigh Rae Staszewski Joseph Wayne Stewart Justin Wayne Stewart Lloyd Addison Stewart 1V Keshawn Trayvel Stith Shalandis Demi Street Gary Dean Strickland
Alexander James Studivant Lewis McGuire Tapp Breonia Nashae Taylor Bry'anah Mone' Taylor Diana Laura Teodoro-Tzompaxtle Jacob Wright Thompson Marc Paul Thompson Jr. David Scott Thornton Jessica Danyell Thornton Meagan Danielle Thorpe Morgan Dionne Thorpe Sierra Rayn Tilley Jacob Edward Titmus Raymond Tyler Trexler Dustin Allan Underwood Haley Mills Upton Cody Robert Van Meter Rolando Enrique Ventura Drake Robert Vest D'Asia Senae Walker Jordan Nickolas Walker Austin Wade Wall Dejanee' Lakia Walton Jacob Tyler Wardle TeQuan Jamal Watson Austin Blake Wells Jacob Dylan Wells Stephen Wayne Wheeler Malik Tyree Wilkins Abraham Alexander Williams Austin Wayne Williams Deante Alvin Williams Denzel Jermod Williams Nayequwan Nickolaus Williams Tyrike Ameer Williams Zachary Matthew Williams Kylene Judith Williamson Caitlin Michelle Willis Christina Nikol Wills Deja Raenell Wilson Michael Daniel Robert Wilson Richard Dale Wilson Jr. Holly Rives Windle Amber Nicole WinďŹ eld Austin Wade Winn Ryan Andrew Wontz Tiffany Nicole Woods Brian Alexander Wyche Jr. Marqual Dai'juan Wynn Marvin Lorenzo Wynn Jr. Rashelle Lashay Wynn Dyemon Zhane Yates Sommer Tondrea Yates
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‘Will you persevere?’ The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015:
Matoaca High School graduate Kordell Burgess is recognized during the schools commencement on Friday for winning thousands in scholarships, and for his service to the community. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
RICHMOND — Matoaca High School principal Steven Cunningham spoke to his last graduating class as principal during the school’s 51st commencement. Marcus J. Newsome, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools, told the graduating class gathered at the Siegel Center, that Cunningham had seen over 5,000 students graduate during his 11-year career as principal. Cunningham left his former students with a final message saying that they should strive against all odds to achieve success.
“All of you will struggle at times and fail at something. The question is, will you persevere … The true measure of a person isn’t how they conduct themselves when things are going well, but how they act in adversity,” he said. Cunningham also recognized the class of 2015 for giving more community service than any other Matoaca High School graduating class. Nicholas M. Skoff, valedictorian reminded graduates to thank those who helped them get to where they are and wished Cunningham a happy retirement.
Ashley Morgan Ackman Daniel Ryan Adams Michael Perry Adams Darianne Faith Addington Ashley Nicole Akin Alec James Alford Anna Barbara Allen Joshua Elijah Alston Jeffrey Ross Amadeo Louis Franklin Anderson Brian Leslie Atkins Chelsea Renee Aunchman Darren Jaleel Banks Terik Daquan Barber Thomas Michael Barge Davonah Nicquel Barley James Mackenzie Barrett Tyshanda Shawnte' Battle Queeshawn Enakah Beard Christian Kent Belcher Heather Anne Benninghove Cara Nicole Berardi Halle Neisa Berry Jordan Monet Bonner Rickey Hanson Booth Annie Elizabeth Bosher Jordan Alexander Bouldin Scott Cameron Bowen Raegan Michelle Boze Kennedy Charintain-Marie Bradley Justice Cimone-Lee Branch Jacob Powell Brazil Cameron Corey Brittnum Peyton Lewis Broach Katherine Nicole Broas Alante Marquez Brown Christopher Sean Brown Emmanuel Diamonte Brown Kendall Paige Bryant Courtney Kristina Bullock Shannon Lindsey Bullock
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Kordell Tyshawn Burgess Ryan Magee Burgess Jeffrey Scott Burnett Cynthia Lynn Burton Megan Rose Butler Kendra Nicole Byrnes Evan Alexander Caldwell Jared Royce Caldwell Holli Autumn Camp Ashley Paige Canady Jack Aaron Carden Taje Cortez Carr Brandon Noah Carter Brianna Katherina Carter Kimberly Marie Castellanos William Staley Cavey Alexandra Charlotte Cequeria Tiffeny Cerritos Joseph Robert Cheatham Jacklyn Alodia Cheely Kristen Nicole Chesley Miranda Elizabeth Childers Christin Leigh Chitwood Dominique Rashad Clark Jackson Tyler Clark Whitney Anne Clark Brittany Nicole Clements Shakur Saphire Cochran Kiera Alease CoďŹ eld Lane Wray Cole Ian Alexander Colello Marcus Antonio Coleman Anwar Beauvais Collins Ryan Daniel Corum Holly Marie Coryell Madison Blair Costner Dylan Andrew Cousins Patric Orlando Cox Edward Dale Craddock Kimberly Ann Craddock Kayla Elizabeth Craig Reena Jolene Cranmer Wesley Kyle Creasey Joseph Gilliam Cree Jordan Alan Crist Karl McKinley Cross Eilidh Cruickshanks Haleigh Ann Culpepper Eric Corinthian Cutchin Arron Tre Dabney Zhane Kaliyah Dabney Aliyah Nicole Dagner Justin Tyler Dance Alicia Katrelle Davidson 22
Franklin Tyler Davidson Aaren Danelle Davis Jillian Alexandra Davis Rodney Lee Davis Fantasia Donese Day Arthur Burton Dean Sydney Sarah Deegan-Wise Jasmine Ivelisse Delarosa Jared Grigore Dever Taylor Nicole Dilworth Tatiana Elizabeth Dix Ashley Elisa Donaldson Danielle Ashley Downing April Danielle Downs Autumn Dawn Doyle Jennifer Mae Dunford Ethan Wesley Durham Jermaine Devon Easton Cyrus Deonte Edwards Korea Denay Edwards Sarah Anne Eggleston Austin Dallas Eischen Julia Bethanna Elkins Hannah Mae Olivia Elmore Jordan Elizabeth Erskine Jecholiah Jakell Rena Evans Joshua Stephen Evans Keith Lamonth Everson Jimshad Ahmad Farooque-Wooden Jamara Marquell Farrar Mark Gray Felice Samantha Kate Felts Lyndsey Mozelle Fields Austin Michael Finster Allison Reece Fitzke Samuel Kenneth Fleshman Lukas Owen Foldesi Tyrell Leon Ford Tyler Wade Forman Gregory Vernard Francis Chad James Franklin Taylor Joel Aaron Franzen Autumn Leigh French Megan Michelle Fried Brandon Lee Garcia Jessica Lynne Gettings Anthony Shayne Gholson Amiraj Singh Gill Michaela Simone Gilmore Katelyn Renee Glass Justin Zachary Goode William Herbert Goode Justin Thomas Gosser Patrick James Grady
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Shane Marshall Grammer Keasia Andrea Granderson Dylan Matthew Grandstaff Joshua Adam Green Mary Courtney Green McKayla Lynn Gregg Patrick Brian-Lee Grier Justice Winndell Griffin Devin Scott Groves Dylan Dowdy Grubb Jordan Elaine Grubb Marcos Antonio Guevara David Kwabena Gyapong Bobbie Jo Hall Dustin Lee Hamilton Rachel Jean Hamilton Destiny Kierra Hamlin Diamond Sincere Hamlin Kristen Monet Hancock Ayleah Irene Hanton Kayla Rose-Ann Harding Jasmine Alysia Harris Juwan Joshua Harris Austin Wayne Harvey Anna Elizabeth Heinz
Ashley Lauren Helms Quameer Laron Hence Kara Franceseca Hevener Kayla Brooke Hevener Jason Michael Higgins Robert Richard Hill Darren Khac Ho Jody McKenna HolderďŹ eld Andrew Nathaniel Holland Mackenzie Aisling Honeycutt Morrell Ke'von Houston Azariah Marshae' Hudgins Jessica Jean Hudgins Calvin DeAndre Hudson Shaiheim Montrez Hughes Chandler Lynne Hundley Ethan Ross Hunt Taylor Nicole Hurt Juwan Lashon Jacobs Deawna Cinderella James Benjamin Dougles Jancsics Dominique Keith Jefferson Adiyah Narthell-Love Jeffries Inge Zachary Stevenson Jenkins
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Matoaca High School graduates gather in Richmond for the school’s 51st commencement on Friday. LEAH SMALL/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
Brittany Nicole Johnson Samantha Maryssa Johnson Sza Mherris Narvale R-Kice Johnson Victoria Nicole Johnson Keano Joahane Jonas Angel Marie Jones Chriszhae Dakia Marie Jones Dakota Lee Jones Dominique Malinda Jones Kiara Denae Jones Madison Sophie-Marie Jones Montrel Dashon Jones Quanae Quianna Jones Samantha Lee Jones
Tyrone Shyheim Jones Logan Tyler Jordan Brittany Marie Joyner Kerrie Marie Kaysen Aidan John Kelly Hunter Brandon Kerns Kaitlyn Nichole Ketchum Sartaj Singh Khokhar Connie Kim David Joshua Kim Caleel Adam King Dajaela Monae King Tiantra Sharneetra King Jacob Mantz Klingman
Jason Kenneth Laird Hannah Marie Landry Brandon Joel Lane Andrew Taylor Lanier Casey Lynn Lannie Samuel Carter Larew Joshua Raymond Ledo Onyx Jaquel Lee Simon Soo Lee Hannah Alexis Leedy Joelle Marie Levenduski Dara Simone Lewis Melvin Jamie Jackson Lewis Justin Taylor Link
Raekwon Mahlik Love Tiffany Ly Dylan Wade Lythgoe Caleb Garrison Mabry Tykia Lamontrese Mabry Alec Benjamin Mann Dchaudre Sebah Manson Jonathan Brady Manuel Myles Parnell Markland Michael Donnell Martin Zachante Quana Martin Noah Daniel Marwitz Nicole Walsh Marzolf Jordyn Brianna Mason-Bagby Petersburg Graduation | Friday, June 26, 2015
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Charnae Laniece Massenburg Kailah Elizabeth Mattox Jake Gl Maybury Lamar Douglas McCadden Nia Jasmine McClearn Jeffrey Alan McCune Ashley Dawn McIntosh Talia Cherise Mealy Marissa Jordan Medeiros Andrew Justin Medley Kemon Terrell Melton Mystique Joie Meredith Carroll Lee Mickens Justin Robert Miller Hunter Douglas Milliner Joshua Robert Mitchell Adrianna Monet Moore Emily Allison Moore Quenelle Terence Moore Ronald David Moore Erik Anthony Moreno Devin Andre Morgan Taylor Brooke Morris Tiffany Nicole Mueller Alysse Mekina Mullarkey Julia Nicole Muncy Laquisha Shadae Murphy Drew Alisa Neal Jalasia Tiarra Neal Lauren Abigail Nelson Jeffrey David Newkirk Samson An Nguyen Alexis Nicole Nichols Jalen Warren Nichols Taryn Amber Nix Devante Larry Nixon Mitchell Ray Norris Dylan Matthew Nyquist Brandon William Obrien Timothy Michael Oconnor Melissa Tulei Ofoia Jocelyn Cristina Orellana Kourtnie Leanne Ousterman Brian Joseph Palmore Maddelynne Nicole Parker Dylan D Patel Rohan Suresh Patel Shahil Shan Patel Keith Ray Patterson Taylor Lane Patterson Caleb Andrew Patton Megan Elizabeth Pennington Marquajah Monetra Perry 24
Patra Lashon Perry Azahnte Vellonda Pettaway Jawon Arquell Pettiford Travis Dale Philips Qwadasia Valinda Pierce Kayla Deandrea Pitchford Jamesha Nancy Pope Nateka Jasmine Pope Anthony Andrew Pressley Chasidy Nicole Procise Xavier Jediah Prosise Cecily Nichole Puente Eric John Purcell Danielle Nicole Radigan Meghan Elizabeth Radigan Samantha Marie Raines Alexandra LeAnn Ramkey August Allen Redden Rebecca Mae Rees Macy Ann Rhodes Neal Ethan Richards Steven Christopher Riddle Aliyah Jhanae Rivers Amarie Ma'jene Robertson George Wilmer Robertson Serena Ruby Roman Christopher Herbert Rooney Treshawn Cole Rouse-Mccall Matthew Remmie Rowlett Connor Lee Rudd Katie Lynn Rutledge Alexander Robinson Sadler Eric Sanchez Delia Allana Sanderson Brittany Lee Scheffler Brianna Mornee Scott Madeline Jean Scott Courtney Rene Seay Sio Mafatini Semeli Jordan Antoine Shields Samuel David Shook Destiny Imani Shuford Aisia Trenise Sibley Quantasia Arnesa Silver Austin Cole Sizemore Nicholas Michael Skoff Frederick Arlen Smith Mark Lerod Smith Samuel Robert Smith Schuyler Anne Mackenzie Smith Tanis Alexander Southall Bryan Spangler Nolan Arnell Sparks
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Hayden Kyle Widener Maya Ange Wilkerson Chaniece Aquela Williams Dayveon Maki Williams Jarrett Deion Williams Steven Maximillian Williams Adam Patrick Wilmer Corey Hunter Wilmouth Alexander Paul-Michael Wilts Jaboa Rene Wimberley Linkteva Shatilla WinďŹ eld Carrington Nicole Winnell Rachel Elizabeth Wittenbraker Jacob Ryan Wood Donald Louis Woody Anna Katelyn Woolf Sarah Elizabeth Wootton Charles Edward Wyatt Jessica Brooke Wyllie John Nelson Wynn Stella D Yi Jared Dale York Robin Marie Zvolensky Alexis N. Nichols, a graduate of Matoaca High School, was recognized during the school’s commencement on Friday for holding a toy drive benefiting sick children, and for overcoming her own illness to complete High School. LEAH SMALL/ PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTO
Kendall Marie Speller Zachary James Srodulski Zachary Louis St John Hunter James W Stables Devyn Lee Stephenson Jonathan Seth Stokes Trevor Christian Stone Nathan Tyler Strayhorn Tamarai Lakae Street Keian Gail Sulit Antonio Ligar Surley Immanuel Ramon Sutherland Matthew Vose Sweetser Scott Michael Swindell Rachelle Toshonda Taylor Stanley Terrell Taylor Cameron Hart Terrell Zachary Taylor Terry Breonda Tranee' Thierry Andre Lemar Thomas Dondre Omar Thomas Benjamin Donald Thompson Davis McNeil Topping Hannah Elizabeth Traylor
Steven Michael Truffer Charles Davison Tunnell Staci Leigh Turner Briona Caprice Uzzle Zachary Lloyd Van Rachel Leigh Van Gundy Melanie Jordan Vasquez Aaliyah Monet Vaughan Christopher Alexander Wake Deltan Jacquelle Walston Dominique Lashawn Ward Joshua Michael Weaver Thomas Edward Weaver Yamique Lakim Webb Alex Todd Webber Allison Virginia Wellener Austin Allen Wells Christopher Blake Wells Kendra Renee West Johnathan Gage Wheeler Raykwon Ju'well Whitaker Barry Lionel White Noah James White Landon Matthew Whitt
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APPOMATTOX REGIONAL GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
A class of passion and creativity PETERSBURG — Eighty seniors walked across the stage at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School to receive their diplomas and bid a tearful farewell to their close-knit group of peers in the Class of 2015. The students who attend the governor’s school come from 14 localities and choose from seven areas of focus in the arts and technology fields. For Eric Pastore, ARGS’ welcoming atmosphere helped him overcome social fears. “The amount of passion at this school is crazy and I hope that you will take it with you to your new schools, your new careers and share it with your new acquaintances,” he said. Janet Cadsawan, a successful jewelry designer from New York City, gave the commencement address. Cadsawan has designed jewelry for the films “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” HBO’s “True Bloods’ and “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Of the 80 seniors graduating, the class accumulated over $2.4 million in scholarships, which is $890,000 greater than the previous year. Victory gave special recognition to Victoria Brown, who is a recipient of the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholars Program, part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Her scholarship grants her a full ride to earn her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate’s degree, which the school estimates is worth approximately $310,000.
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Skye Sinyard reflects on high school memories at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School graduation ceremony. SHELBY MERTENS/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
The following students are graduates of the Class of 2015: Teresa Allia Artis Jenny Baranker Miles Owen Barnett Elizabeth Raiford Black
Angela Naomi Booker Ty Alexander Boone Madeline Grace Brawley Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. Victoria Milagro Brown Sierra Grace Butler Luke Maddy Butterworth Colby Laredo Cancino
Michaela Jean Lei Caudill Mary Kathryn Chandler Bryan Keegan Connolly Dahkel Tavaris Darling Nadine Eleanore Delano Mathieu Alec Desrochers Soliél Brianna Dessuit
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Seniors at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School graduation ceremony scan the crowd to find their friends and family. SHELBY MERTENS/PROGRESS-INDEX PHOTOS
Claire Marie Dowling Alexsandra Nicole Duran Virginia Grey Fritz Daise'Rae Monique Gines Emmoni Marchelle Hankins Sarina Montana Harper Madison Bussey Harris Cašmir Aliehs Hodge Kaleb Alexander Holmes Laura Elizabeth Ingram Lillianna Victoria Izo Janay Patrice January Cierra Nicole Johnson Isaiah Joseph Wesley Johnson De'Quan Shadee' Jones Julia Catherine Killelea Kandace Leslie Kimber Allen Christopher Lucas Gary Alexander Lundy Connor Zachery Mason Rachel Jordan Duval McDowall Madelyn Marie Melchert Rachel Marshall Melvin Grace Kathryn-Belle Mincks Cierra Nicole Mitchell Kerry Michelle Moses Andris Florence-Renée Murray Shawna Nicole Nastasi Savannah Elizabeth Newsome Christopher Tucker Olsen Samantha Meda Pandolfe
Eric Charles Pastore Sarah Elizabeth Patterson Peyton Marie Peters Saranetta Kasmira Pickering Amanee Chenice Powers MyAsia Medina Price-Cleare Paul Alexander Redling Sharayah Sadé Russell Amber Carolynn Sampson Alonzo Tyrone Scott Jr. Skye Arianna Sinyard Danah LaShea Slaughter Sara Sobieraj Jonathan Caleb Spence Michaela Grace Stevens Madison Olivia Stoots Erin Frances Sweet Sydney Swift Sylvester Destiny Nicole Taylor Brianna Alberta Thomas Brittany Nicole Thorburn Isabelle Anne Tobe Andre William Tolleris Seth Givan Vickers Ishari Mÿana Walton Brendon Patrick Watts Sidney Simone White Benjamin James Wilson DeeAja Sherryl Wilson Emily Elizabeth Wilson
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