News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 10, 2026
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New Kent 2023 graduates set bar high, expected to take next step in life
As 249 graduates sat inside VCU’s Siegel Center Friday evening as part of New Kent High School’s Class of 2023 commencement ceremony, the message of sharing experiences and taking in each moment was highlighted throughout the night. The celebration of the latest Trojan graduating class peered into the past and prepped the outgoing students for the future. “This is our last year of high school and our last chance to make core memories that will last a lifetime,” said Senior Class President Kiyah Stokes. “I could stand and talk for hours about what an amazing year we had, but I…
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New Kent High School Class of 2023 Valedictorian- Katie Ross
Katie Ross posted a grade-point average of 4.6 as valedictorian of New Kent High School. She was a member of the girls’ varsity tennis team, the Student Council Association, and volunteered at Heritage Public Library. Katie will be attending will be attending the Milwaukee School of Engineering where she will be studying architectural engineering and playing on the school’s tennis team. She is the daughter of William and Lisa Ross.
New Kent High School Class of 2023 Salutatorian- Sophie McLaughlin
Sophie McLaughlin is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2023 with a grade-point average of 4.6. She was a member of the BETA club, the girls’ varsity volleyball team, and volunteered at Dreamcatchers. Sophie will be attending the University of Virginia where she plans to study biology as part of a physical therapy track. She is the daughter of Adam and Christy McLaughlin.
New Kent High School Class of 2023
Cameron Matoska Adkins Kyler Landon Adkins Ema Kenleigh Allen Brianna Lynette Antoine Sydney Donnell Armstrong Jr Jailen Murriell Bryce Austin Braidyn Alexis Bailey Garrett River Baisey Paige Ann Baldwin Joseph Dean Batkins Seth Isaiah Bayens Meredith Reagan Beach Trevor David Bender Catherine Lacy Bennett Morgan Grace Berg Evan Jon Biorn Madison Alexis Blakemore Seth Gabriel Boatwright Jackson Patrick Bond Katelyn Nicole Bowles Joseph Schyler Bowling Ellis Michael Branch Savannah Mackenzie Bristow Dakota Tyler Brooks Nevaeh Bryonna Brooks Wayne Lionel Brooks Austin Thomas Brown Damari Jayshon Brown Shane Michael Brown Adrian Omar Burgos Rodriguez Alyssa Marie Burke Lexiya Sandre’a Liberty Burrell…
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New Kent High School Class of 2023 Scholarships
Brianna Lynette Antoine– The J. Edwin Treakle Foundation Scholarship of Merit Braidyn Alexis Bailey– Junior Achievement Finance Park Scholarship Joseph Dean Batkins– New Kent Youth Association Baseball Scholarship Meredith Reagan Beach– Paul E. Mullinex Memorial by Southern States and Jamestown 4-H Educational Center Endowment; Liberty University Champion Award; Liberty University Virginia Award; Liberty University Academic Scholarship; Liberty University Middle America Scholarship; Liberty University Early Deposit Award Austin Thomas Brown– Jenna Grace King Memorial Scholarship Alexander Gregory Butler– The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational Fund Isaiah Williams Carr– Eastern Mennonite University Scholarship Diamond Janiya Christian– The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational…
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Warlick recognized for grades at University of Alabama
Jenna Warlick, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama during the Fall 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the accomplishment, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Warford graduates with Psychology degree from Hollins University
Erin Warford, a resident of Providence Forge, recently earned their degree from Hollins University during a May 21 commencement ceremony. Warford graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Vick sisters named to President’s List at their respective universities
Two sisters who were part of New Kent High School’s Class of 2022 were recognized by their respective college for academic achievement for the Spring 2023 semester. Lauren Vick, who attends Longwood University, and Lucy Vick, who attends Christopher Newport University, were named to the President’s List at their schools. In order to be recognized for the honors, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 4.0.
Twelve local residents named to James Madison University’s Dean’s List
A dozen local residents were recognized on James Madison University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Isabelle Aczel and Akira Hicks, both of Lanexa, Brianna Bartlett, Jacob Snawder, Allison Sours, Hannah Sweeney, and Trevor West, all of Quinton, Christopher Krawiec and Kyra Reed, both of Providence Forge, and Abigail Matthies, Norah Murray, and Alexa Spain, all of New Kent, received the academic acknowledgements. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must accumulate a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.899 while taking at least 12 graded credit hours.
Providence Forge residents named to James Madison University’s President’s List
Three Providence Forge residents were named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2023 semester. Rylie Cross, Kaylei Kipper, and Larsen Stewart were all recognized by the school for their academic achievement. In order to be named to the list, a student must be taking at least 12 graded credit hours and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.
