News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 7, 2026
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New Kent High School Class of 2020 Salutatorian- Calvin Reeves
Calvin Reeves is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2020 with a grade-point average of 4.58. He attended Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School, was a member of the soccer team, and volunteered in the HAWKS program that focuses on environmental issues. Calvin will be attending the University of Virginia and plans to pursue a degree in engineering. He is the son of Daniel and Sarah Reeves.
New Kent High School Class of 2020 scholarships and awards
Logan Nicholas Albertson- Averett University. Nathan Alexander Albertson- Averett University. Megan Renee Bowles- C. Herbert Brown Jr. Performing Arts, Virginia Thespian Legacy, Longwood Distinction Award, Cyndal Lynn Ward Memorial. Annabelle Winterhalter Brame- Fary Memorial, Colonial Agricultural Education, New Kent High School PTSO, Andy Conklin Visual Arts, Thelma Crump Wilson Rotary, Theodore B. Holm. Diamond Kaliah Brown- Thelma Crump Wilson Rotary, Norfolk State University DNIMAS, Florida Black History Essay. Jamar Latrell Christian- NAACP Calvin C. Green, Averett University Discover, Second Liberty Baptist Church, New Covenant Community Church. Malikai Emmanuel Christian- Louisburg College Opportunities. James Richard Coleson- Old Dominion University. Lauren Elizabeth…
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New Kent High School Class of 2020
Cooper Shayne Accashian Avery Wayne Adams Ayiana Reign Adkins Mason Takoda Adkins Logan Nicholas Albertson Nathan Alexander Albertson Eva Nicole Aquino Jalen Khalil Banks Zachary Bryan Bartlett Mariano William Bassett Brandon Kendall Bauman Avery James Bell Joshua Cole Bendle Jada Berkeley Taryn Nicole Bonsky Megan Renee Bowles Annabelle Winterhalter Brame Alexis Tennille Brown Diamond Kaliah Brown Sara Jane Brown William Curtis Bull III Logan Andrew Burg Jazmyn Nichole-Justice Burrell Tahj Anthony Butler Adam David Cable Taylor Marie Caldwell Lauren Hope Carlton Olivia Catherine Carlton Hannah Elizabeth Carter Joshua Michael Chaffin Willard Cornelius Lionel Chapman III Dalantae Haquel Cheesman Corrine Jayne…
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Editorial: Too much being asked of schools in reopening buildings
While there are steps being taken to make sure students can return to learning in a physical environment inside of buildings, the reality is that the guidelines being presented by the state and the Center of Disease and Control (CDC) are unrealistic for it to happen. In more than 100 pages of document, schools are instructed to have a phased reopening of schools. While both Charles City and New Kent are in phase two at the current moment, the expectations and realism of adhering to each one of these guidelines is impossible. Let me preference by saying that I understand…
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Despite separation, 2020 Charles City graduates united as ‘Class of Unlimited Opportunities’
It is always a memorable experience when a student completes their studies to graduate high school with their diploma. For Charles City High School’s Class of 2020, the moments continued to be bright as the ‘Class of Opportunities’ celebrated their accomplishments despite the circumstances on the outside world. Forty-seven graduates were recognized over a two-day ceremony from June 5-6 as part of Charles City High School commencement ceremonies. Students entered over the two-day period in 10-minute intervals. While many classmates were unable to see each other, the first day of Phase II under Governor Ralph Northam’s order to allow gatherings…
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Charles City High School Class of 2020
Charles City High School Class of 2020 Roy Armstead Kara Baber DaShaun Bailey Hydee Boeshans Justin Bradby Skye Bradby Cameron Brawley Jamia Brooks Mason Burkhead Tamon Cameron Richard Case De’Rome Chretien Samantha Clancy Miranda Copland Justis Crawley Trevor Crewe Leonardo Desjardins-Charity Lamont Foster Harmony Gardner Alonzo Harper Daniel Harris Teryn Harris Jordan Hayes Jaden Humphrey Ha’Ji Jackson Teanna Jackson Nijah Johnson TaKira Johnson Tiara Johnson Demoni Jones Jamia Jones Joseph LaPean India Lemon Loren Lotz Kayla Luellen Milla Mantell Amila Matrood Nickoli McCoy Troy Miles Jr. Shaundrea Miles Michael Smith Christian Stewart Sheldon Stewart Aysia Wallace Ryan Washington Kemonte Williams…
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Charles City High School Class of 2020 Valedictorian- DaShaun Bailey
DaShaun Bailey posted a grade-point average of 4.02 as valedictorian for Charles City High School’s Class of 2020. He is a member of the boys’ basketball team, baseball team, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and was the class treasurer. DaShaun plans to attend the College of William and Mary and pursue his studies in computer science. He is the son of Janet Tyler.
Charles City High School Class of 2020 Salutatorian- Christian Stewart
Christian Stewart is salutatorian of Charles City High School’s Class of 2020 with a grade-point average of 4.0. He is a member of the boys’ basketball team, baseball team, National Honor Society, was named Mr. CCHS, is a member of the Chickahominy Tribe, and performs as a fancy dancer for the Chickahominy Tribe. Christian plans to attend Virginia Tech University and plans to pursue a major in natural sciences with an emphasis of wildlife conservation. He is the son of Bobbie and Corey Stewart.
New Kent High FBLA students earn leadership certificates
Three New Kent High Schools were chosen to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Virtual Leadership Experience. Campbell Gowdy, Jawa Johnson, and Charlotte Verdu earned their certificates of leadership for participating in the 2020 Foundation Leadership Institute Virtual Leadership Experience. Each of the students attended at least 15 hours of learning experiences through online interaction.
Locals earn degrees during Spring commencement ceremonies
Two local residents have earned their degrees from the College of William Mary after Spring commencement ceremonies. Justin Mitchell of New Kent earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and Jonah Sweeney of Providence Forge earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Another resident, Clarissa Sweeney of New Kent, recently earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of St. Mary.
