Two residents named to Dean’s List at University of Alabama

Two local students were recognized for their academic success at the University of Alabama. Ashton Little of New Kent and Jenna Warlick of Providence Forge were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Five locals named to College of William & Mary’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List

Five local students were named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the Spring 2024 semester. Jackson Henning and Gabriel Merritt, both of New Kent, Trey Christman and Catie Bennett, both of Providence Forge, and James St. Martin of Lanexa, were all recognized for their academic achievements. In order to earn Dean’s List honors, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and accumulate a quality point average of 3.6.

Crawford earns academic honors at Abilene Christian University

Peyton Crawford, a resident of New Kent, was named to Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University for the Spring 2024 semester. To receive the accolade, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher.

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Barber named to Honors List at Mercy College

Lisa Barber, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Honors List at Mercy College of Ohio for the Spring 2024 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be taking at least six credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.3 or higher.

Rooted by faith, bonds, Charles City High School Class of 2024 flourishes to success

Rooted in faith and support of each other during the most trying times, Charles City County High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation milestone Saturday morning inside of the high school gymnasium. Twenty-nine graduates sat and listened to stories of how they fought through adversity and depended on each other to reach the platform to complete their education. “I am so proud of this class,” said class president Nyla Brown. “We have done so many great things to get to this point.” Class salutatorian Landon Adkins used his platform to praise God, thanking him for the journey that he…
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Charles City High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian- Kaylen Cotman

Kaylen Cotman posted a grade-point average of 4.19 as valedictorian for Charles City High School’s Class of 2024. She is a member of the National Honor Society, CCHS Marching Panther Band, Project Discovery, cheerleading squad, and softball team. Kaylen will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University and plans to major in political science. She is the daughter of Rakia Baker and Keith Cotman.

Charles City High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian- Landon Adkins

Landon Adkins is salutatorian of Charles City High School’s Class of 2024 with a grade-point average of 3.95. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Project Discovery, served as a senior class officer, and participated on the boys’ basketball team. Landon plans to attend Christopher Newport University and double-major in psychology and political science. He is the son of Brandon and Lisa Adkins.

Charles City High School Class of 2024

Kerry Adkins Jr. Landon Adkins Dallena Bell Taylor Bey Nyla Brown Zaniyah Chavis Landyn Chretien Jonlei Coles Kaylen Cotman London Green Deshaun Greene Jade Harris Christian Holloway Callie Johnson Che’dereka Johnson Logan Johnson Lucas Johnson Joseph Kalendek Bryana Lewis John Loving Justin Post-Parada Cody Riggs Jasmyn Rolland Nathaniel Romero Joshua Smith Andie Spillman Aidan Stewart Dalen Tyler Shaniyah Williams

‘Record-breaking’ New Kent Class of 2024 celebrate with milestone recognitions

With monumental milestones and numerous achievements, supporters of New Kent High School Class of 2024 saw 275 students graduate as part of June 7 ceremonies at Kaplan Arena on the campus of William and Mary. Senior Class President Anna Chisenhall welcomed those in attendance, referencing how the four years flew by in the school system. “Personally, I feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has made high school go by in a blur,” she said, referencing the transition from computers to the classroom. “From football games, tailgating, and one of my personal favorites, powder puff football games, all of our artists, actors,…
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