News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | December 20, 2025
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Four named to President’s List at James Madison University
Four residents were named to James Madison University’s President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Hunter Meadows and Clara Fenandez, both of Lanexa, Daniella Flowers of New Kent, and Brianna Bartlett of Quinton, were recognized for their academic excellence during the semester. In order to be named to the President’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.
Several residents earn degrees from James Madison University
Several local residents earned degrees from James Madison University as part of May commencement ceremonies. Avery Fernandez of Lanexa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Logan Broz of Providence Forge earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Jordan Creed of Quinton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and Holly Hazelwood of Lanexa graduated with a Masters of Art and Teaching in Education. Honor graduates from the university are Allison Sours of Quinton (Cum Laude- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences), Abigail Turner of Providence Forge (Magna Cum Laude- Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Early Child…
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Five local residents named to Dean’s List at Radford University
Five local residents were named to the Deans’ List at Radford University for the Spring 2025 semester. Caroline Carter and Trenton Hudgins, both of Quinton, and Max Bredehoft, Mark Daniel, and Aiden Melton, all of Quinton, were recognized for their academic accolades. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.4 or better.
Eight locals named to James Madison University’s 2025 Spring Dean’s List
Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2025 semester. Christian Jones and Olivia Brightwell, both of New Kent, Avery Fernandez, Akira Hicks, and Kendall Hicks, all of Lanexa, Ellie Gray and Laura Clark, both of Providence Forge, and Jacob Snawder of Quinton, were recognized for their academic achievements. To be eligible for the list, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 graded credit hours.
Ross named to Milwaukee School of Engineering Dean’s List
Katie Ross, the 2023 valedictorian of New Kent High School, was named to Milwaukee School of Engineering Dean’s List for the 2025 Spring Semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.2 while taking at least 12 credit hours.
New Kent High School Class of 2025 Scholarships and Awards
Olivia Allen- Sarah Lindsey Gupta Memorial, Fary Memorial, 2025 Eugene R. Williams Memorial, Louise Miller Clopton and William Boy Clopton Memorial, Jacob Aulman Vick Student-Athlete. Ava Anthony- General Application for Rappahannock Community College, J. Edwin Treakle Foundation, New Kent Rotary Service Above Self, E. David Ringley Memorial. Saniya Barnes- New Kent Chamber of Commerce. Liberty Britt- Annual County Fund. Madison Britton– New Kent High School Principal’s. Aubrey Bull- J. Edwin Treakle Foundation. Dylan Clark– Dr. Dorothy Cosby Cooke. Hannah Couch- John McLaughlin Memorial, Barbie Brown Cumberbatch Memorial, Calvin C. Green. Cambell Coyle- Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Youth Service, New…
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New Kent High School Class of 2025
Emil Saadiq Abdus Chloe Faye Adams Harrison Glynn Adams Lucas Sheldon Adams Cooper Taima Adkins Gavin Aessew Adkins Afolake Tobi Pearl Akintide Alline Grace Alexander Olivia Louise Allen Ava Elena Anthony Ryan Adams Bacelar Logan Thomas Bailey Kody Reese Baker Landen Scott Barlow Hayden Dalton Barnes Saniya Leilani Barnes Lucas Emidio Bassetti Makayla Love Bathurst Aiden Matthew Becraft Kayleigh Elizabeth Bell Jaden James Berkley Theodore Douglas Bolan Marley Savannah Bonds Cassidy Leeann Branch Jayden Philippe Brimo Liberty Navaeh Britt Madison Lyn Britton Allie Noel ABrooks Trey Gregory Brooks Amore’ Naisiya Brown Emilee Cate Brown Aubrey Josephine Bull Haylee Elizabeth Burch…
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New Kent resident selected to participate in environmental prevention program
Sadie Call, a resident of New Kent, was selected to participate in a new environmental prevention program. Call was selected as one of 30 young leaders into the EarthEcho International and S.C. Johnson program to combat plastic pollution in the Southeastern United States. She will work as a team to develop and execute plastics pollution mitigation campaigns and projects to address the issue authentically in their local communities.
Vick earns Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood University
Lauren Vick, a 2022 graduate of New Kent High School, recently completed her undergraduate studies at Longwood University. Vick graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders.
Charles City High School graduates instructed to become authors of their stories
Charles City High School’s Class of 2025 graduates knew that they were about the quality and not the quantity. Twenty members of the graduating class were heralded for their achievements and bright futures during Saturday morning’s commencement ceremonies at Charles City High School. Salutatorian India Harris spoke to her classmates about knowing the day that they would cross the stage would eventually occur. “We had several journeys along the way,” she commented. “We laughed, played, talked, and grew up together. “Today, we celebrate the present,” Harris continued. “We got here with strength, dignity, and support. “We’re more than SOLs and…
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