News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 5, 2026
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Charles City High School Class of 2022 Salutatorian- Walter Dickerson
Walter Dickerson is salutatorian of Charles City County High School’s Class of 2022 with a grade-point average of 3.7. He is a member of the National Honor Society, JROTC, Scholastic Bowl, the indoor track and field team, and the outdoor track and field team. Walter has enlisted in the National Guard and will attend Old Dominion University in Spring 2023 to pursue his studies in Mechanical Engineering and Technology. He is the son of Carlos and Bruce Dickerson.
Charles City High School Class of 2022 Scholarships and Awards
Marisa Greenhow- Winnie B. Orange; CCHS Class of 1967 Janet C. Crawley; Class of 1963 Ruthville High School; Earl Scott Memorial. Tristan Jones- Sheriff Javier Smith Memorial. Lanay Moody- Bridging Communities CTE; GRASP Community College Pathways. Caleb Pryor- GRASP Community College Pathways; Sheriff Javier Smith Memorial. Waverly Richard- Ida J. Hill. Syncere Smith- GRASP Last Dollar; Joseph Henry Jones Sr. and Vernell W. Jones; Ruthville-Charles City High School Alumni Association; Class of 1963 Ruthville High School; Earl Scott Memorial; Charles City Ruritan.
Charles City High School Class of 2022
Michael Acosta Nicholas Adkins Calvin Banks III Dakotah Brinkley Navaeh Charity Donta’ Cotman Jr. Em’Miyah Cotman Amaya Cox Walter Dickerson Dominic Enriquez Joseph Fitzgerald Joseph Foster De’Angelo Gardner Marisa Greenhow Victoria Jenkins DelMonta Johnson Deshaun Johnson Taeshaun Johnson Devonte Jones Tristan Jones Lanay Moody Caleb Pryor Ricky Quivers Jr. Waverly Richard Syncere Smith Darick Tyler Logan Vaughan Kaleb Wyatt
New Kent High School’s Class of 2022 ‘bucks the norm’ in quest for commencement
It wasn’t the norm for New Kent High School’s Class of 2022. But the message was clear at Friday night’s graduation inside of VCU’s Siegel Center: They are the class that can persevere through anything. With fans, family, and friends in support, 340 members of New Kent High School’s Class of 2022 were acknowledged during commencement ceremonies. Many of the speeches echoed the same sentiments, showing that the graduates were on the same accord when they reflected on their high school careers. “It was definitely not normal,” said Senior Class President Nicholas Vafiadis during his opening welcome, reflecting on how…
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New Kent High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian- Elizabeth Ross
Elizabeth Ross posted a grade-point average of 4.68 as valedictorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2022. She was a member of the New Kent High School girl’s tennis team, the Student Council Association, BETA, and member of the Teen Advisory Board at Heritage Public Library. Elizabeth will be attending the University of Virginia where she will study neuroscience as part of her pre-medical track. She is the daughter of William and Lisa Ross.
New Kent High School Class of 2022 Salutatorian- William Diggs
William Diggs is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2022 with a grade-point average of 4.67. He is the president of the Student Council Association, was a member of New Kent High School’s boys’ tennis team and New Kent High School’s indoor track and field team. William will be attending the University of Virginia where he plans to major in finance. He is the son of Ed and Lisa Diggs.
New Kent High School Class of 2022 Scholarships and Awards
Sophia Adkins- Heather Dayton Memorial. Elin Anderson- Chickahominy Masonic Lodge N. 286 Theodore B. Holm; Longwood University Presidential. Keith Baird- Tyler Hybiak Memorial; Shore to Shore LaSertoma Technical. Domonic Baker- Campbell University Athletic. Hailey Balassone- RCC Educational Foundation General Endowed. Taylor Bandy- Tyler Hybiak Memorial. Stephen Bennett- Friends of VCU Music Scholarship in the Arts; VCU Academic Achievement; VCU Virginia Gateway; VCU Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program; VCU Virginia Merit. Jason Best- VCU Virginia Merit; VCU Academic Achievement. Brianna Bozzell- RCC Educational Foundation General Endowed. Max Bredehoft- Radford Highlander Distinction. Sadie Call- Sarah Lindsey Gupta Charitable Trust; Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation…
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New Kent High School Class of 2022
Sophia Miakoda Adkins Jaylen Rydell Akrie-Williams Andrew Patrick Alford Dylan Christopher Alford Gabriel Thaer Almasri Douglas Alexander Amaya Hernandez Elin Heidi Anderson Ethan Blaise Arnold Carson Yates Atkinson Tara Nicole Babb Keith Andrew Baird Domonic Kent Baker Haley Nicole Baker Tristan Page Baker Hailey Ann Balassone Taylor Ray Bandy Asante Allyce Barber Marcel Lee Barnett Brianna Nicole Bartlett Aiyanna Denise Bassett Carmen Myia Batkins Stephen Indy Bennett Xavier Zacharia Berry Jason Andrew Best Brooks Charles Blottner Gilbert Fletcher Bowman III Christine Arielle Bowman Brooke MacKenzie Boyer Brianna Nicole Bozzell Kelsey Marie Brady Max Williams Bredehoft Jasmine Marie Brewster Olivia Grace…
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Warlick graduates from the University of Alabama
Nathan Warlick, a resident of Providence Forge, recently graduated from the University of Alabama. Warlick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration. He was recognized during Spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8.
Richart completes studies at Virginia Tech
Hailey Richart, a 2017 graduate of New Kent High School, recently completed her studies at Virginia Tech. Richart earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Astronomy. She has been employed by Maxar Technologies in Denver, Colorado, as a space environment’s engineer.
