New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 5, 2026

Six locals graduate as part of Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies at James Madison University

By Community Member | June 7, 2023 12:05 am

Six local residents graduated from James Madison University as part of May 2023 commencement ceremonies.

Larsen Stewart of Providence Forge graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Sydney Iwanski of Lanexa graduated with a Master of Arts in Psychology in Counselor Education. Christopher Krawiec of Providence Forge graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology, while Shayla Forrest, also of Providence Forge, graduated with a Master of Teaching in Education. Hannah Sweeney of Quinton graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Matthew Jenkins of Quinton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science and Technology.