Champion
Christian School Graduation
The Champion Christian School high school, kindergarten, and
preschool graduation ceremony was held in the new gymnasium at the
Donegal Campus.
The graduation address was given by Mr. P. George Tryfiates, Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Washington, D.C.
Ashlyn Mathews, daughter of Jack and Heather Mathews of
Champion, PA was the valedictorian of the Champion Christian High
School graduating
class of 2025. She was a member of the Champion Christian School
Honor Society,
the National Society of High School Scholars, and was president of the
student council. Ashlyn has taken many dual credit courses and
graduated with eighteen
college credits from Colorado Christian University. Outside of
school, Ashlyn enjoys playing the piano, singing, and
performing in musical theater. With plans
to attend Geneva College on an academic scholarship,
Ashlyn’s favorite Bible
verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do
not
lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge
Him, and He will
make straight your paths.”
Josiah Yost, son of Laura Yost and grandson of Jim and Barb
Yost of Rockwood, PA also completed the requirements for graduation. Josiah participated
on the track team and the school musical. Outside of school, he enjoys singing,
playing the guitar and the harmonica. Josiah plans to join the United States Marine Corps in the infantry.
Preschool graduates (in alphabetical order): Josephine Anquandah,
Jaxon Basinger, Loralee Cornelius, Ezekiel Glunt, Chase Hitlan, Annabella
Shaffer, Gregory Turjan, and Cabella Williams.
Kindergarten graduates (in alphabetical order): Elizabeth
Hough, Joshua Lenhart, Wayon Simmons, Wyatt Simmons, and Everett Sipe.
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates!