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!