The Charter Institute at Erskine congratulates Thornwell Charter School, in Clinton, on the occasion of its first Commencement with this statement:
“‘You took a chance on us before we even had a legacy, and in doing so, you created the legacy.’”
“Thornwell Charter School Principal Ms. Melissa Moore shared this sentiment with the TCS Class of 2025 as their school family celebrated not one, but two milestones - the Class of 2025 graduation and the school’s first-ever graduating class!
“This was an exciting and emotional day (May 31) for the Saints family as they honored this trailblazing group of students. We know that this milestone is just the beginning for these graduates, and we can’t wait to see the incredible things that they continue to achieve. #MoveTheNeedle”
The TCS Commencement is viewable at: https://www.youtube.com/live/oW9-j9yxrzY
There is a link at: https://www.thornwellcharterschool.org
Judge Donald B. Hocker delivered the Commencement Address. Seven categories of students wore student cords or stoles: High Honor Graduate (3), Honor Graduate (11), Athletic Honor, College & Career Ready, Dual Enrollment, Fine Arts and Legacy. Thirteen students were listed in the program for Accolades.
The top six juniors were the Junior Marshals; and the Students of the Year, elementary, middle and high schools -- Jakiya Moore, William Gunter and Samuel Robertson - were ushers.
The first graduating class of Thornwell Charter School is: Nahla Anahi Vargas, Valeditorian (speech); Adrianna Addya Bouslay, Saluditorian (turning of the tassle); Carly Anne Baldwin, Student Government (Pledge of Allegiance); Luke Allen Wilson, Student Government (Invocation); Kieleigh Nattalya Benson-Kittredge, Hayden Isabel Brogdon, Ni’Shiya Miesha Choice, Willa Kathryn Crawford, Jeremy Paul Donnelly, Mardiquez Olajuwon Johnson, Kezavious Claire Landrith, Victoria Saint Claire Cummings, Parker, Kemonte Roxavier Pitts, Karleigh Jo Porter, Aiden Joshua Prichard, Meredit Claire Raines, Grayson Kincaid Sherfield, Zoey Annaleese McKinney Striano, Tyler James Strickland, Evan Cage Summer, Timothy James Teal, Bre’Asia Zaniyah Tribble, Kielaysha Marie Turner, Kaleb Matthew Ward, Parker Lee Workman, and Aliviah Rose Yarborough.
The Commencement was conducted in the Anderson-Stall Worship Center on the campus of Thornwell (Building Tomorrow’s Families) in Clinton. Melissa Moore, Head of School, presented The National Anthem. Norman Dover, Executive Director, welcomed the audience. Ty Grogan, Voice of the Saints, made the presentation of diplomas, with Moore, Dover, and Brooke Miller, assistant principal, handing the diplomas and congratulating each graduate.
The City of Clinton posted, “Congratulations to the Thornwell Charter School Class of 2025! ‘The Wonderful Things You Will Do…’ As you close this chapter and step into the future, we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and all the memories made along the way. Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the incredible things each of you will accomplish. Dream big, stay true to yourself, and embrace every opportunity that comes your way. The entire community is proud of you!”
