Champion Christian School Graduation

Thursday, May 28, 2026

                Champion Christian School (CCS) recently held their graduation ceremony with four seniors who had successfully completd the requirements for graduation. Pictured are L to R: Kyle Sullivan, Braden Mathews, Evan Washabaugh, and Brianna Reed.

                Valedictorian was Evan Washabaugh, son of Ryan and Heather Washabaugh of Connellsville, PA. Evan was on the basketball, soccer, flag football, and shooting teams, receiving a student athlete award and was nominated into the honors society. He is a serving member of Calvary UMC in Uniontown and is a representative of United Methodist Youth to Western PA and the Northeastern United States. He also is involved in the Connellsville Soccer Club where he has been a referee for several years and recently received certification. Next year he will be attending Geneva College to pursue a degree in psychology with plans to go to seminary and pursue a career in ministry.

                Salutatorian was Brianna Reed, daughter of Dave and Mandy Reed of Mt. Pleasant, PA. Brianna was on several sports teams at Champion and loves reading and writing (especially poetry).  This fall, she will be attending Geneva College to study social work.

                Kindergarten graduates in white cap and gown received diplomas from their teacher, Mrs. Kristy Simmons and were escorted by their fathers. Kindergarten graduates: Kaylee Barkley, Ezekiel Glunt, and Gregory Turjan.

                Preschool graduates wore a rainbow of colored caps  and their diplomas were presented by their teacher, Miss Jen Pizer and escorted by their mothers. Preschool graduates: Oliver Berkebile, Elijah Glunt, Everett Lynch, Charlotte Mott, Summer Patz, Walker Simmons.

                The graduation address was given by Mrs. Rachel Brant, a Middle School and High School Teacher who is retiring this year.

          Champion Christian School is committed to academic excellence within a nurturing and distinctly Christian atmosphere. It is dually  accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

                CCS has two campuses; the North Campus in Donegal and the South Campus in Indian Head. There is free bussing from eight surrounding school districts for grades K-12. Financial tuition grants are available. For more information call 724-455-2122, 724-593-9200 or go to the website at www.champion.org/ccs.