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Academy Prep Graduates 2011

Families of Academy Prep St. Petersburg graduates, joined by staff, community leaders, trustees, and volunteers, were impressed by the success of this year’s graduating class.

Five of the 11 graduates are attending private schools including Admiral Farragut Academy, Canterbury School of Florida, Northside Christian, and Chatham Hall School in Chatham, VA on scholarships. The graduates attending public high schools have been accepted in magnet and honors programs.


William Johnson, a 2003 Academy Prep graduate and a Tuskegee University senior, was the commencement speaker. William referred to his Academy Prep experiences as a turning point in his life.

He encouraged the graduates to take full advantage of the opportunities they have been given. “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve your dreams…strive for the best and always remember to give back to others.”




Sara Young, the class valedictorian, stated that “Academy Prep has prepared us for any challenges ahead and I know that we will be able to tackle any problems that come our way and emerge victorious. We are truly the world’s greatest.”

Sara also received the BB&T Math Scholar Award including a $500 scholarship. Fellow graduate, Dre’Quan Lumpkin was awarded the Roberto Hernandez Athlete Scholar Award, presented by Mr. Hernandez himself, given to a student who achieves honors in the classroom and on the playing field.

Not only were the graduates honored for their achievements, the parents also were recognized for their involvement. Cardeair Bell spoke on behalf of his classmates thanking the families for the encouragement they have provided along the way.
LX Harris, a performer and artist-in-residence at the Royal Theater, provided an inspirational performance for the audience. He sang the graduates’ favorite song, “The World’s Greatest” in honor of their special day.

The evening was full of tears of joy, as our graduates were honored for their successful years at Academy Prep.

     
         
 

55 Seconds Of Academy PrepHigh School Destinations
for Class of 2011

Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg’s Class of 2011 has graduated and is moving on to outstanding local and national college prep programs.

Graduate Support Director Sonja Felton and Coordinator Elizabeth Perkins, working closely with our faculty, prepared our eighth grade students all year for the critical transition to ninth grade.

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