This afternoon, the Chesapeake Rotary Club hosted a luncheon at the Chesapeake Conference Center to honor nine incredible seniors with the Annual Rotary Scholarship.
These exceptional students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 recipients:
Amari Booker - Chesapeake Career Center/Deep Creek High
Ethan Gregg - Chesapeake Career Center/Grassfield High
Essence Shannon - Deep Creek High
Maddie Laughinghouse - Grassfield High
William Englert - Great Bridge High
A’e Malo Su’e - Hickory High
Elhadji Mohammed Badji - Indian River High
Cason Fitch - Oscar Smith High
Nataleigh Hansen - Western Branch High
Congratulations to these incredible seniors! We can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish next. 🎓#CPSCelebrates
These exceptional students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 recipients:
Amari Booker - Chesapeake Career Center/Deep Creek High
Ethan Gregg - Chesapeake Career Center/Grassfield High
Essence Shannon - Deep Creek High
Maddie Laughinghouse - Grassfield High
William Englert - Great Bridge High
A’e Malo Su’e - Hickory High
Elhadji Mohammed Badji - Indian River High
Cason Fitch - Oscar Smith High
Nataleigh Hansen - Western Branch High
Congratulations to these incredible seniors! We can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish next. 🎓#CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
CAMRYN POGORZELSKI is Grassfield High School’s 2026 Senior Class President. ❤️🐻💙
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia to study public policy & leadership
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
I am most proud of how much my confidence, in myself and my leadership capabilities, has grown. I found my niche in class office, and looking back now as Senior Class President, I am immensely appreciative that I found my strength and confidence through the leadership opportunities class office provided me.
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How do you feel about graduating?
Fulfilled. I'm proud to say that I achieved everything I set out to do and am ending this chapter exactly where I'm meant to be. With that comes an immense sense of gratitude for everyone who has helped me succeed by teaching me valuable lessons, challenging me to grow, and supporting me when I stumbled. Beyond graduation, I will always cherish the tight-knit community at Grassfield High School that helped shape the person I am today.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
CAMRYN POGORZELSKI is Grassfield High School’s 2026 Senior Class President. ❤️🐻💙
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia to study public policy & leadership
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
I am most proud of how much my confidence, in myself and my leadership capabilities, has grown. I found my niche in class office, and looking back now as Senior Class President, I am immensely appreciative that I found my strength and confidence through the leadership opportunities class office provided me.
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How do you feel about graduating?
Fulfilled. I'm proud to say that I achieved everything I set out to do and am ending this chapter exactly where I'm meant to be. With that comes an immense sense of gratitude for everyone who has helped me succeed by teaching me valuable lessons, challenging me to grow, and supporting me when I stumbled. Beyond graduation, I will always cherish the tight-knit community at Grassfield High School that helped shape the person I am today.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
KIARA CUFFEE is Oscar Smith High School’s 2026 Senior Class President 💙🐯💛
Post Graduate Plan: Old Dominion University in the Pre-Med program
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
Dear Mrs.Fitch, you are one of the strongest women I know. If I could choose one person in the building it would always be you. You have a special way of making me feel seen, understood and valued. Your impact goes beyond my schedules, transcripts and college applications. You remind me that I am capable and that I will be successful. You remind me to keep going because if I slip up it isn't a fail, it is a first attempt in learning. I have learned everyone needs a Mrs.Fitch.~ Love, Kiara Cuffee
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
Begin to form true connections you wish to bring with you through your life. Don't stress about making everything perfect. Balancing school, home life, and work will become a never-ending cycle. It will get exhausting. The slightest slip-up may feel like a tsunami of failure. But always allow yourself some grace. Put yourself first. Reflect on your past years and determine if you are who you want to be. Will your actions now allow you to persevere with a successful future? And if they are not, welcome change. Start becoming the person you CHOOSE to be.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
KIARA CUFFEE is Oscar Smith High School’s 2026 Senior Class President 💙🐯💛
Post Graduate Plan: Old Dominion University in the Pre-Med program
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
Dear Mrs.Fitch, you are one of the strongest women I know. If I could choose one person in the building it would always be you. You have a special way of making me feel seen, understood and valued. Your impact goes beyond my schedules, transcripts and college applications. You remind me that I am capable and that I will be successful. You remind me to keep going because if I slip up it isn't a fail, it is a first attempt in learning. I have learned everyone needs a Mrs.Fitch.~ Love, Kiara Cuffee
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
Begin to form true connections you wish to bring with you through your life. Don't stress about making everything perfect. Balancing school, home life, and work will become a never-ending cycle. It will get exhausting. The slightest slip-up may feel like a tsunami of failure. But always allow yourself some grace. Put yourself first. Reflect on your past years and determine if you are who you want to be. Will your actions now allow you to persevere with a successful future? And if they are not, welcome change. Start becoming the person you CHOOSE to be.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
WILLIAM “BILLY” MARIETTA is Western Branch High School’s 2026 Salutatorian💙💛🐻
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
AP Lang. I’ll miss the days in the hallway where we worked on analytical group projects.
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
I was able to influence others through sports teams and classes in order to make an impact in the Western Branch community. Helping younger teammates out with rides after practices and mentoring younger guys with their silent problems is what I’m most proud of.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
JORDAN WILLIAMS-JENNINGS is Indian River High School’s 2026 Valedictorian 💙🪶🩵
Post Graduate Plan: George Mason University
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
The best class I took in high school was Cyber-Security at the Chesapeake Career Center. I was able to gain certifications that allow me the opportunity to start working right out of high school, if I chose to do so.
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What's something you're looking forward to that might surprise people?
I will be studying abroad in South Korea during the spring semester of my freshman year in college.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
JORDAN WILLIAMS-JENNINGS is Indian River High School’s 2026 Valedictorian 💙🪶🩵
Post Graduate Plan: George Mason University
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
The best class I took in high school was Cyber-Security at the Chesapeake Career Center. I was able to gain certifications that allow me the opportunity to start working right out of high school, if I chose to do so.
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What's something you're looking forward to that might surprise people?
I will be studying abroad in South Korea during the spring semester of my freshman year in college.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
JOSHUA MOLITOR is Grassfield High School’s 2026 SCA President. ❤️🐻💙
Post Graduate Plan: George Washington University
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
I would like to shout out Mrs. White at Grassfield High school for being one of the biggest supporters I have had these past 4 years. Her ability to understand, empathize, and communicate with others is remarkable, and the lessons on accountability and responsibility she has taught me are invaluable. I will forever respect and appreciate the support she has given me, and I love her so much!
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
I am most proud of serving as the first Virginia State Representative on the National Student Council Executive Board. The impact my time serving on this board had on my leadership, service, and confidence is profound, and it forced me to change for the better in countless ways. My time on the board was remarkable, and being the first one from Virginia to be represented is an achievement I will never forget.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
JOSHUA MOLITOR is Grassfield High School’s 2026 SCA President. ❤️🐻💙
Post Graduate Plan: George Washington University
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
I would like to shout out Mrs. White at Grassfield High school for being one of the biggest supporters I have had these past 4 years. Her ability to understand, empathize, and communicate with others is remarkable, and the lessons on accountability and responsibility she has taught me are invaluable. I will forever respect and appreciate the support she has given me, and I love her so much!
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
I am most proud of serving as the first Virginia State Representative on the National Student Council Executive Board. The impact my time serving on this board had on my leadership, service, and confidence is profound, and it forced me to change for the better in countless ways. My time on the board was remarkable, and being the first one from Virginia to be represented is an achievement I will never forget.
#ClassOf2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
Cooking under pressure! Last week, culinary students from Great Bridge High and Indian River High faced off in our first annual MRE (Meal-Ready-To-Eat) Challenge at the Peake Cafe.
This event was held in partnership with the U.S. Navy Recruiting and Culinary School. Teams had just 50 minutes to transform standard military rations into unique culinary creations using limited fresh ingredients.
Shout out to our Navy partners who made this possible: instructor PO1 Tyree Cooper from the Quartermaster School, and recruiters PO2 Richard Nettles and PO1 Michael Udtohan.
While our expert judges praised both teams for their incredible creativity and talent, Great Bridge High School took home the championship title!
Congratulations to all of these amazing student chefs! 🏆#CPSCelebrates
This event was held in partnership with the U.S. Navy Recruiting and Culinary School. Teams had just 50 minutes to transform standard military rations into unique culinary creations using limited fresh ingredients.
Shout out to our Navy partners who made this possible: instructor PO1 Tyree Cooper from the Quartermaster School, and recruiters PO2 Richard Nettles and PO1 Michael Udtohan.
While our expert judges praised both teams for their incredible creativity and talent, Great Bridge High School took home the championship title!
Congratulations to all of these amazing student chefs! 🏆#CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
BRISTOL REESE is Hickory High School’s 2026 Valedictorian. 🩵🪽🩶
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
My AP Calc class was probably my favorite. The material was difficult but very satisfying to master. There was enough shared suffering to easily bond with your classmates. Ms. Monaghan has a quick lecturing style of teaching that resonated with me. I loved the pace of the class. There were high expectations that I had to rise to meet, and I just don't think any other class has challenged me in such a satisfying way before.
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
My five fives Junior year is my proudest achievement. I'm referring to my AP exam scores. Physics 1, Physics C, Lang, Calc BC, and APUSH. I was so proud when I found out. In my mind, a grand output is only matched by great input. Every lunch during the exam weeks and every class that I didn't have active work, I was studying and taking practice exams. It is my proudest achievement in high school.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
BRISTOL REESE is Hickory High School’s 2026 Valedictorian. 🩵🪽🩶
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
My AP Calc class was probably my favorite. The material was difficult but very satisfying to master. There was enough shared suffering to easily bond with your classmates. Ms. Monaghan has a quick lecturing style of teaching that resonated with me. I loved the pace of the class. There were high expectations that I had to rise to meet, and I just don't think any other class has challenged me in such a satisfying way before.
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
My five fives Junior year is my proudest achievement. I'm referring to my AP exam scores. Physics 1, Physics C, Lang, Calc BC, and APUSH. I was so proud when I found out. In my mind, a grand output is only matched by great input. Every lunch during the exam weeks and every class that I didn't have active work, I was studying and taking practice exams. It is my proudest achievement in high school.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
GRACE JUDY is Western Branch High School’s 2026 Senior Class President💙💛🐻
Post Graduate Plan: Christopher Newport University to major in Business and minor in Leadership through the Presidents Leadership Program.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
I think the biggest thing to remember in high school is to put yourself out there and learn. Knowledge is so powerful! Experiences are so powerful! Never take advantage of the opportunities given to you, because the paths that they may put you on are endless. However, don’t lose yourself in the things you involve yourself with. You are a treasure and blessing so don’t let anything change that!
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Who had the biggest impact on your experience in high school, and what would you like them to know?
My parents had the biggest impact on my experience in high school, by far. Mom and Dad, I could not have done all of this without you guys. You two came through for me in every moment I needed you. Thank you for being my support system and my advisers. I love you both endlessly!
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
GRACE JUDY is Western Branch High School’s 2026 Senior Class President💙💛🐻
Post Graduate Plan: Christopher Newport University to major in Business and minor in Leadership through the Presidents Leadership Program.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
I think the biggest thing to remember in high school is to put yourself out there and learn. Knowledge is so powerful! Experiences are so powerful! Never take advantage of the opportunities given to you, because the paths that they may put you on are endless. However, don’t lose yourself in the things you involve yourself with. You are a treasure and blessing so don’t let anything change that!
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Who had the biggest impact on your experience in high school, and what would you like them to know?
My parents had the biggest impact on my experience in high school, by far. Mom and Dad, I could not have done all of this without you guys. You two came through for me in every moment I needed you. Thank you for being my support system and my advisers. I love you both endlessly!
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
JOCELYN CHEN ZHU is Deep Creek High School’s 2026 SCA President
Post Graduate Plan: UNC Chapel Hill as a Business Major
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
Ms. Lester because she has been a person I look up to and love her mindset and goals of traveling.
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How do you feel about graduating?
Bittersweet because I am leaving people I have spent everyday with. It's hard to imagine a school day without them.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
ADDISON MAWYER is Great Bridge High School’s 2026 SCA President. 💚🐾😺
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia to study Psychology.
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
The accomplishment I am most proud of is my impact on the Chesapeake community. Through the Teen Summit, I was able to present to younger students and members of the community and offer support.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
Cherish every single moment. Don't simply enjoy the big moments, but bask in the mundane ones, even if it's simply driving to school or studying with friends. The moments that seem insignificant are the ones that really make the year and the ones you'll look back on fondly.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
ADDISON MAWYER is Great Bridge High School’s 2026 SCA President. 💚🐾😺
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia to study Psychology.
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
The accomplishment I am most proud of is my impact on the Chesapeake community. Through the Teen Summit, I was able to present to younger students and members of the community and offer support.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
Cherish every single moment. Don't simply enjoy the big moments, but bask in the mundane ones, even if it's simply driving to school or studying with friends. The moments that seem insignificant are the ones that really make the year and the ones you'll look back on fondly.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
HAILEY BISHOP is Deep Creek High School’s 2026 Valedictorian.
Post Graduate Plan: College of William and Mary majoring in Human Health and Physiology on a PreMed Track.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
Chorus was by far the best class I took in high school. Mr. Rutherford teaches his students to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Without chorus I wouldn't have learned how to use my voice both in music and in speaking up for myself. Choir provided a break in my schedule while still exercising my brain in a different way.
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
Ms. Jessica Miller, she made my most uncomfortable subject my favorite class to attend. You can tell her love and passion for teaching in the confidence she helps her students grow. She pushed me to explore topics I never would've felt comfortable with without her help.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
HAILEY BISHOP is Deep Creek High School’s 2026 Valedictorian.
Post Graduate Plan: College of William and Mary majoring in Human Health and Physiology on a PreMed Track.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
Chorus was by far the best class I took in high school. Mr. Rutherford teaches his students to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Without chorus I wouldn't have learned how to use my voice both in music and in speaking up for myself. Choir provided a break in my schedule while still exercising my brain in a different way.
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
Ms. Jessica Miller, she made my most uncomfortable subject my favorite class to attend. You can tell her love and passion for teaching in the confidence she helps her students grow. She pushed me to explore topics I never would've felt comfortable with without her help.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
NICOLAS “COLE” SCHULER is Great Bridge High School’s 2026 Salutatorian. 💚🐾😺
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia to study Biochemistry.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
AP Chemistry, without a doubt. I’ve always believed in the idea that, if broken down to the smallest level, anything can be understood. AP Chem was the closest class I could take that even began to border that line of thought. The teacher, Mrs. Grier, was also incredible. The conversations we had in class, sometimes not even about chemistry, were always grounded and felt like a back and forth between two people who respected each other's intelligence.
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How do you feel about graduating?
Bittersweet. I won’t miss going to school, but I will miss walking through a classroom door and wondering “will my friend be sitting in class”, or “will soccer practice be cancelled today.” I think anyone who doesn’t say the same thing didn't get the point of high school, which to me wasn’t about actually learning, but finding the kind of people you want to learn around, whether the subject be calculus or how to pass a soccer ball.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
NICOLAS “COLE” SCHULER is Great Bridge High School’s 2026 Salutatorian. 💚🐾😺
Post Graduate Plan: University of Virginia to study Biochemistry.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
AP Chemistry, without a doubt. I’ve always believed in the idea that, if broken down to the smallest level, anything can be understood. AP Chem was the closest class I could take that even began to border that line of thought. The teacher, Mrs. Grier, was also incredible. The conversations we had in class, sometimes not even about chemistry, were always grounded and felt like a back and forth between two people who respected each other's intelligence.
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How do you feel about graduating?
Bittersweet. I won’t miss going to school, but I will miss walking through a classroom door and wondering “will my friend be sitting in class”, or “will soccer practice be cancelled today.” I think anyone who doesn’t say the same thing didn't get the point of high school, which to me wasn’t about actually learning, but finding the kind of people you want to learn around, whether the subject be calculus or how to pass a soccer ball.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
JOLIE GERLOFF is Hickory High School’s 2026 Senior Class Vice President. 🩵🪽🩶
Post Graduate Plan: Clemson University for Nursing.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
It’s not too late to get involved! Joining sports and clubs are a great way to make lasting memories and friendships.
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
SHOUTOUT MRS. MOORING! Thank you for always going above and beyond for class office and for your students! We love you.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
JOLIE GERLOFF is Hickory High School’s 2026 Senior Class Vice President. 🩵🪽🩶
Post Graduate Plan: Clemson University for Nursing.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
It’s not too late to get involved! Joining sports and clubs are a great way to make lasting memories and friendships.
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
SHOUTOUT MRS. MOORING! Thank you for always going above and beyond for class office and for your students! We love you.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
Ideas worth spreading. 🎤
Graduating seniors in Great Bridge High’s Dual Enrollment College Composition course recently hosted TEDxYouth at Great Bridge High School, sharing thought-provoking ideas and personal stories with the community. 💚💛
Guided by teachers Carrie Longworth and Christopher Lessick, students spent months researching, writing, refining, and delivering TED-style talks that showcased their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.
The event also featured a special performance by the Great Bridge High School Orchestra, creating an inspiring atmosphere that celebrated student voice and talent. Made possible through the support of numerous teachers and student volunteers, TEDxYouth served as a powerful example of authentic learning in action. 🐾
Congratulations to these seniors for using their voices, talents, and ideas to inspire others as they prepare for life after graduation.
Graduating seniors in Great Bridge High’s Dual Enrollment College Composition course recently hosted TEDxYouth at Great Bridge High School, sharing thought-provoking ideas and personal stories with the community. 💚💛
Guided by teachers Carrie Longworth and Christopher Lessick, students spent months researching, writing, refining, and delivering TED-style talks that showcased their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.
The event also featured a special performance by the Great Bridge High School Orchestra, creating an inspiring atmosphere that celebrated student voice and talent. Made possible through the support of numerous teachers and student volunteers, TEDxYouth served as a powerful example of authentic learning in action. 🐾
Congratulations to these seniors for using their voices, talents, and ideas to inspire others as they prepare for life after graduation.
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
EMILY BOWEN is Great Bridge High School’s 2026 Senior Class President. 💚🐾😺
Post Graduate Plan: Virginia Tech to study Sports Media & Analytics.
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
I would like to shout out Mr. Mayhue, my algebra 2 and AP Statistics teacher. Thank you for always listening to my stories and consistently encouraging me to be strong and confident. You always feed into my crazy stories and I cannot thank you enough!
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
The best class I took in high school was College Composition. In this class I acquired amazing writing skills, an influential female figure in my life, and some of the best memories with new friends.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
EMILY BOWEN is Great Bridge High School’s 2026 Senior Class President. 💚🐾😺
Post Graduate Plan: Virginia Tech to study Sports Media & Analytics.
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If you could give a shout out to a member of the faculty or staff at a Chesapeake Public School, who would it be and what would you say?
I would like to shout out Mr. Mayhue, my algebra 2 and AP Statistics teacher. Thank you for always listening to my stories and consistently encouraging me to be strong and confident. You always feed into my crazy stories and I cannot thank you enough!
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
The best class I took in high school was College Composition. In this class I acquired amazing writing skills, an influential female figure in my life, and some of the best memories with new friends.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓
D’MYA-RAE BANDY is Oscar Smith High School’s 2026 SCA President. 💙🐯💛
Post Graduate Plan: Spelman College as a Biology Major on a Pre-med Track.
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
When I think about my dream career, I picture a rough draft covered in edits, crossed-out ideas, and notes in the margins. Life works the same way. You may not end up exactly where you planned, but every challenge, setback, and unexpected opportunity helps shape your future.
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What did you accomplish in high school that you are most proud of?
Academically, I am most proud of completing all four years of the International Baccalaureate Program. Outside of school, I am most proud of being named the Virginia Military Youth of the Year through the Boys & Girls Clubs in 2025. As a proud Navy brat whose father is retired and a current Department of Defense civilian employee, that recognition meant a great deal to me.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
🎓 CLASS OF 2026: SPOTLIGHT ON! 🎓
Over the next several days leading up to graduation, we’ll be highlighting seniors from all 7 of our high schools- sharing their achievements, their favorite memories, and where they’re headed next. To start us off, let’s meet our very first senior:
A’E MALO SU’E is Hickory High School’s 2026 Salutatorian & Senior Class President 🩵🪽🩶
Post Graduate Plan: Columbia University
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
Buy a digital camera! Take photos wherever you can, whenever you can. You’ll cherish them later.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
I loved DE College Composition with Mr. O’Daniel because of the incredible friendships that came out of it.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
Over the next several days leading up to graduation, we’ll be highlighting seniors from all 7 of our high schools- sharing their achievements, their favorite memories, and where they’re headed next. To start us off, let’s meet our very first senior:
A’E MALO SU’E is Hickory High School’s 2026 Salutatorian & Senior Class President 🩵🪽🩶
Post Graduate Plan: Columbia University
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Please share your best advice for the rising senior class.
Buy a digital camera! Take photos wherever you can, whenever you can. You’ll cherish them later.
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What is the best class you took in high school and why?
I loved DE College Composition with Mr. O’Daniel because of the incredible friendships that came out of it.
#Classof2026! 🎓 #CPSCelebrates
Congratulations to our 5 Project SEARCH 2026 graduates! 🎉
These inspiring students have officially completed their internships at Chesapeake Regional, gaining invaluable skills and lasting connections through their hard work. Now, they are ready to take on the world and step into their futures!
We could not be prouder of everything they’ve accomplished. 🎓
Learn more about our Project Search program here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/project-search
#CPSCelebrates
These inspiring students have officially completed their internships at Chesapeake Regional, gaining invaluable skills and lasting connections through their hard work. Now, they are ready to take on the world and step into their futures!
We could not be prouder of everything they’ve accomplished. 🎓
Learn more about our Project Search program here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/project-search
#CPSCelebrates
Congratulations to Deep Creek High and Grassfield High for being named as W!se 100 Best High Schools Teaching Personal Finance! 🏆
This honor recognizes an outstanding commitment to preparing students with essential financial skills.
Thank you to the educators who made this possible, and congratulations to our amazing students! 👏
Read more about the recognition here: https://wise-ny.org/blog/wse-announces-2026-100-best-wse-high-schools-teaching-personal-finance/
#CPSCelebrates
This honor recognizes an outstanding commitment to preparing students with essential financial skills.
Thank you to the educators who made this possible, and congratulations to our amazing students! 👏
Read more about the recognition here: https://wise-ny.org/blog/wse-announces-2026-100-best-wse-high-schools-teaching-personal-finance/
#CPSCelebrates
