Williamsburg Christian Academy will graduate 22 students Saturday.
The class of 2014, which earned a total of $590,840 in scholarships, will be honored in a commencement ceremony at the school 11 a.m. Saturday.
Both the valedictorian, Kaylee Brooks, and salutatorian, Brian Williams, will stay in Williamsburg next fall, as both have committed to attend the College of William & Mary.
WYDaily sent a questionnaire to Brooks and Williams. Find their answers, a full list of graduates and senior awards below.
Kaylee Brooks, valedictorian
1. Age: 18
2. Birthplace: London, Ontario Canada
3. Plans for the future? College of William and Mary Business School
4. Extracurricular activities? Horseback riding, field hockey
5. Dream job? Own a business
6. Best stress reliever: Horseback riding
7. On the weekends, I’m … hanging out with friends
8. Person I most admire: My mom
9. Favorite quote or catchphrase: “There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” — Nelson Mandela
10. Most cherished high school memory: Mission trips to New York City and the Dominican Republic
Brian Williams, salutatorian
1. Age: 17
2. Birthplace: Newport News, VA
3. Plans for the future? College of William and Mary, Major-Business and International Relations
4. Extracurricular activities? Basketball, Golf
5. Dream job? CEO of Fortune 500 company
6. Best stress reliever: Watching basketball/football
7. On the weekends, I’m … hanging out with friends or playing/watching sports
8. Person I most admire: Kevin Durant
9. Favorite quote or catchphrase: “Nothing will work unless you do.” — Maya Angelou
10. Most cherished high school memory: Winning a state championship in basketball, 2012
Below is the full list of graduates, along with the known chosen colleges, in the class of 2014:
Alyson Anderson, Virginia Commonwealth University
Kiana Batagelj, undecided
Kaylee Brooks, College of William & Mary
Thomas Cordle, internship
Emily Cromis, Regent University
Aria Johnson: Radford University
Sarah Jutras, ministry
Adam Kerr, Virginia Commonwealth University
Meredith Major
Kelly McGregor, Mount St. Mary’s University
Clare McMurry, Radford University
Devon Nosaka, James Madison University
Tonika Pierce, Davis & Elkins College
Jalynn Ponzo, Christopher Newport University
Alexis Reyes, James Madison University
Devin Schmidt, John Tyler Community College
Breanna Schweichler, Thomas Nelson Community College
Megan Smith, James Madison University
Rachel Swetnam, James Madison University
Allie Tisone, University of Alabama
Stephen Viniard, Virginia Military Institute, U.S. Marine Corp.
Brian Williams, College of William & Mary
On May 28, WCA hosted a ceremony to honor students with senior awards, scholarships and character medals. Below is a list of recipients:
Leadership: Kelly McGregor
Athletics: Devon Nosaka
Christian Service: Kaylee Brooks
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship: Allie Tisone
Junior Women’s Club Nan Cruikshank Scholarship: Kelly McGregor
Key Club Scholarship: Alyson Anderson
NAACP ACT-SO Recognition: Aria Johnson and Brian Williams
Principal’s Award: Breanna Schweichler and Adam Kerr
