{"id":13741,"date":"2025-05-09T14:06:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=13741"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:06:22","slug":"an-achievable-dream-at-lynnhaven-prepares-to-celebrate-first-high-school-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/an-achievable-dream-at-lynnhaven-prepares-to-celebrate-first-high-school-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"An Achievable Dream at Lynnhaven prepares to celebrate first high school graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>An Achievable Dream Middle and High School at Lynnhaven will celebrate its first graduating class this year. In April, An Achievable Dream (AAD) hosted a Commitment Day Ceremony. Seniors proudly shared their post-graduation plans and signed commitment pledges as they get ready to embark on this next chapter.<\/p>\n

The event symbolized the students\u2019 hard work, dedication and bright futures.<\/p>\n

Seniors Mahkala Twine and Austin Davis shared how An Achievable Dream ensured they are ready for their next steps after graduation.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an excerpt from Mahkala\u2019s remarks:<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout my journey, An Achievable Dream has guided me in exploring different paths and discovering what I\u2019m truly passionate about. Even when I was uncertain about my college plans, they walked with me every step of the way, offering encouragement and guidance. Their support has been constant \u2014from elementary school all the way to graduation \u2014 and I know that connection doesn\u2019t end here. \u2026As I prepare to continue my journey at Virginia Commonwealth University, I carry with me the invaluable lessons An Achievable Dream has taught me. Skills like communication, organization, and time management \u2013 along with adaptability, relationship-building, and networking \u2013 have all shaped who I am. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Also sharing remarks at the event were VBCPS Superintendent Dr. Donald Robertson Jr., AAD President & CEO Dr. Lee Vreeland, Lynnhaven principal Dr. Dawn Kramer, academy coordinator Joi Boone and AAD Lynnhaven Director Nekeila Mangrum shared.<\/p>\n

The students were also joined by their class sponsor, the Copeland and Klebanoff families; An Achievable Dream Virginia Beach board members; additional VBCPS leadership; as well as faculty and staff.<\/p>\n

The remarkable senior class has been equipped with the tools and skills to excel in the next step in their journeys and throughout life, knowing that the VBCPS and AAD community will be with them every step of the way. VBCPS and An Achievable Dream\u2019s faculty and staff are immensely proud of these students and all they will accomplish in the future.<\/p>\n

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