Celebrating the Class of 2025
Chatham Charter School sponsored several activities in preparation for its Class of 2025 to graduate. There are 35 students in the graduating class, 19 of whom have been students at the school since they were in kindergarten.
On Friday, May 2, K-8 students and staff enjoyed celebrating the senior class during an annual walk-through. The seniors dressed in their graduation regalia and marched through the elementary building and middle school hall to the cheers of the younger students. The event is designed to inspire the K-8 students to envision the culmination of their own experience at Chatham Charter with its unique K-12 environment.
On Sunday evening, May 11, the school held a Senior Honor Night during which the high school faculty and administration presented awards and honors to members of the graduating class. State diploma endorsements, honor graduate announcements, scholarships, and other special accomplishments in academics and in extracurricular activities were features of the program.
Also on hand were Dr. Kristi Short, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Central Carolina Community College, and History instructor Robert Barnes, to recognize each senior for participating in the NC Career and College Promise (CCP) at CCCC through its partnership with Chatham Charter. XX of this year’s seniors completed a Pathway, a percentage nearly unheard of across the state. XX students completed two Pathways. All seniors participated in the CCP program. Short noted the strong partnership between the two schools that allows the majority of Chatham Charter upperclassmen to graduate with over 30 transferable college credits.
On Thursday, May 16, senior parents sponsored “Senior Sunset” activities for the graduating class before the Commencement rehearsal.
The school held its annual Commencement ceremony on Saturday morning, May 17, in the Julia-Brent Milholen Gym on campus. During the ticketed event, families and friends celebrated the students completing their K-12 education and moving to pursue college degrees or enter the workforce. Jordyn Garner and Lauren Jones delivered speeches during the service. Garner spoke on class memories, while Jones gave the class challenge.
To see all members of the Class of 2025, click here.