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See below for a slideshow of pictures from each ceremony.

It's time for high school graduation in ��èAV��Ƶ! The schedule is below.

• Ashbrook: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• Bessemer City: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• Cherryville: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• Stuart W. Cramer: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• East ��èAV��Ƶ: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• Forestview: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• ��èAV��Ƶ Early College: Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m., Morris Library Lawn at ��èAV��Ƶ College
• ��èAV��Ƶ County Virtual Academy: Wednesday, June 1, 9:00 a.m., ��èAV��Ƶia Conference Center
• Highland: Saturday, June 4, 11:00 a.m., Auditorium
• Hunter Huss: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• North ��èAV��Ƶ: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• South Point: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Stadium
• Warlick Academy: Wednesday, June 1, 2:00 p.m., Gymnasium
• Webb Street School: Wednesday, June 1, 12:00 p.m., Gymnasium

The Class of 2022 for ��èAV��Ƶ includes 2,043 seniors.

• Ashbrook: 247
• Bessemer City: 82 
• Cherryville: 110 
• Stuart W. Cramer: 244
• East ��èAV��Ƶ: 187 
• Forestview: 227
• ��èAV��Ƶ Early College: 51
• ��èAV��Ƶ Virtual Academy: 54
• Highland: 131
• Hunter Huss: 230
• North ��èAV��Ƶ: 239
• South Point: 217
• Warlick: 13
• Webb Street: 11

Each school will communicate with students/families about the number of tickets that will be allotted for each graduate.  Anyone with questions about tickets should contact the school.

In the event of inclement weather, outdoor ceremonies will be moved inside, and tickets will be limited because of seating capacity.

All high schools have a comprehensive safety plan for graduation, and school officials have spent time working with local law enforcement to ensure that graduation is an enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance.  To ensure safety, the following procedures will be in place:

▪ Each school will have additional security personnel – a police presence will be noticeable on campus.

▪ Attendees should arrive early and be prepared to stand in line to enter the ceremony.

▪ Metal detectors (walk-through units and hand-held wands) will be used.  Everyone at graduation, including students, parents, relatives, school personnel, and guests, will be subject to metal detection screening.

 ▪ Attendees are discouraged from bringing purses and bags to graduation.  Purses/bags must be screened, which is a process that slows down the entrance line.

 ▪ Traffic congestion is likely near the high schools beginning one hour before the start of graduation.  Attendees should plan accordingly to allow enough time for parking and entering the ceremony.

 ▪ Being vigilant is important.  Anyone who sees or is aware of suspicious activity at graduation should contact a school official or law enforcement immediately.

Each graduation ceremony will have its share of speakers and special guests.  Traditionally, each school’s valedictorian and salutatorian shares remarks as does the principal and other student representatives.  Board of Education members are among the guests on hand to congratulate the graduating class.

Here is a list of the Board of Education members and which graduation ceremony they will attend on June 4: 

▪ Ashbrook: Jeff Ramsey, Chairman, At-Large Member
▪ Bessemer City: Brent Moore, Crowders Mountain Township
▪ Cherryville: Robbie Lovelace, Cherryville Township
▪ Stuart W. Cramer: Justin Davis, South Point Township
▪ Forestview: Steve Hall, Dallas Township, and Kevin Collier, Riverbend Township
▪ Highland: Lee Dedmon, ��èAV��Ƶia Township, Dot Guthrie, ��èAV��Ƶia Township, and Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker 
▪ Hunter Huss: Dot Cherry, Vice Chairman, At-Large Member
▪ North ��èAV��Ƶ: Lee Dedmon, ��èAV��Ƶia Township
▪ South Point: Dot Guthrie, ��èAV��Ƶia Township, and Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker 

All Board members are invited to attend the ��èAV��Ƶ Virtual Academy, Warlick Academy, and Webb Street School graduation ceremonies on June 1.

Here is a look at some of the outstanding achievements for the ��èAV��Ƶ Class of 2022. 

The following students were awarded the Albert G. Myers Scholarship: Rylee-Grace Burgis (Cherryville), Logan Crisp (Stuart W. Cramer), Joshua Crouch (Stuart W. Cramer), Justin Larter (East ��èAV��Ƶ), Daisy Lopez (Hunter Huss), Ashley Mahboub (Hunter Huss), and Emily Rollins (��èAV��Ƶ Early College).

Luke Jefferies of Stuart W. Cramer High School, Caroline Beaty of South Point High School, and Juster Larter of East ��èAV��Ƶ High School received the Tom Browne Scholarship.

Kayla Becraft of Bessemer City High School and Logan Crisp of Stuart W. Cramer High School were awarded the George and Patricia Bernard Scholarship.

Ashbrook High School's Elena High was awarded the Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Brad Baxter Scholarship.

Ashbrook High School's Ya’Zarhi Mason was awarded the Larry Rhodes Scholarship, and Madison McCathern received the Dr. William and Karen Hunter Science Scholarship.

For his Eagle Scout project, Eli Poulsen of Ashbrook High School organized the "One Can Make A Difference" food pantry at Webb Street School.

Cherryville High School's Jackson Owens was awarded the Alaina Abernathy Scholarship.  Katie Ramsey received the Mary Armstrong Coffey Scholarship, and Katie Ramsey received the Van and Virgie Costner Memorial Scholarship.

D’Myah Matthews of Stuart W. Cramer High School received the Paul Fuller Mentoring Scholarship, and Patrick Lamp was awarded the Maxine Porch Scholarship.

Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Zachary Willer won the 3A individual state championship in cross country and the 1600-meter run state championship in track and field.  

Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Nathan Saysomvang received the emergency medical responder certificate through the North Carolina Office of EMS.

Stuart W. Cramer High School's Gwen Campau was among 16,000 students from across the country who were named National Merit semifinalists. 

Stuart W. Cramer High School's Sean Brabham and Forestview High School's Zion Dockery were selected for an internship with GSM Services.

Justin Larter of East ��èAV��Ƶ High School was awarded the Alfred W. Bohanan Scholarship, and Rachael Medici was awarded the William G. and Hazel V. Hardin Education Scholarship.

Hannah Mullis of East ��èAV��Ƶ High School qualified for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta.

Evan Friday of Forestview High School received the Wayne F. Shovelin Scholarship.  Zachary Carr was awarded the Mary Armstrong Coffey Scholarship, and Zailyn Jeter was awarded the John Hunsucker Memorial Scholarship.

Forestview High School's Maggie Lu was the state-level winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) good citizen essay contest.

Ria Patel of Forestview High School was selected for the Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education recognition.  

Susan Christy of Forestview High School won the NC Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award for women’s dual team tennis.

Austin Brotemarkle of Forestview High School won a state championship in the 3200-meters run in track and field.

��èAV��Ƶ Early College High School's Allen Chen was accepted to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was awarded the MIT Scholarship valued at $75,000 per year.

Ella Harmon and Tristin Winkler of ��èAV��Ƶ Early College High School received the Appalachian State University Excellence Scholarship.

��èAV��Ƶ Early College High School's Nathan Vasquez served as president of the N.C. Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association, and Joseph Wittmer was appointed vice president.

Wehazit Mussie of Highland School of Technology received the UNC Morehead-Cain Scholarship, and Ajhinae Brooks received a full-tuition QuestBridge Scholarship to attend Rice University. 

Highland School of Technology's Asher Neumann won the 1A/2A 200-meter freestyle state championship.

Lauren Tolbert of Highland School of Technology won nine state championships in track and field and cross country during her high school career.

Travis Rainwater of Highland School of Technology received a National Merit Scholarship valued at $2,500, and Natalie Maier was awarded the Clyde and Dezaree Brackett Family Scholarship and the Honorable Ralph C. Gingles, Jr., Scholarship.

Rhiannon Wollmuth of Hunter Huss High School earned the Best in Show recognition in the “Through An Artist’s Eyes” exhibit.

Hunter Huss High School's Gio Bernal was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski High School Student Athlete of the Year Award.

North ��èAV��Ƶ High School senior Olivia Conley was selected as a nominee for a Blumey Award in the best actress category.

South Point High School's Emily Revels received the State Employees Credit Union People Helping People Scholarship and the Pat Haney Scholarship.  Trey Baker received the Theodore Drury Science and Technology Scholarship, and Garrett Ziemer received the Perry Fewell Scholarship and Lester Carpenter Scholarship.  Caroline Beaty, Hayden Currier, and Delilah Pearson also received the Lester Carpenter Scholarship.

South Point High School senior Ryan Harris was named the 2021 Luke Kuechly Defensive Player of the Year, which is an award presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.