One of our favorite times of the year has come and gone, and we are so proud of this class of young men. We'd like to share a few photos to celebrate the Ginn Academy Class of 2016, along with all of their exemplary efforts and successes.
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Speaker, Captain Jamal Robinson, Glenville H.S. and U.S. Military Academy at West Point graduate |
On May 22, 2016, 59 high school seniors walked across the stage at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Campus and received their diplomas. This class has earned nearly three million dollars in scholarships. We are proud to say that we have a 93% graduation rate this year, well above the national average.
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Coach Ginn straightens every single graduate's gown and sash before the ceremony |
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Before the ceremony begins, Mr. Ginn leaves the graduates with some final words of wisdom |
These students have big plans and will enter the world with further studies at universities throughout the country, apprenticeships for jobs, and military careers. We have done everything possible to send them on prepared to face their next steps.
Ginn Academy Class of 2016
POST SECONDARY PLANS
NAME Plan
Bailey, Rajeem Ohio Technical College
Boggan, DeAngelo Kent State University
Boyd, Devon Wilmington College
Brown, Lloyd Cuyahoga Community College
Castro, Tristen Kent State University
Clark, Andrew Ohio Technical College
Clark, Christian Alabama State University
Cody, Myles Work force
Davis, Jordan Walsh University
Davis, Ralph Ashland University
Drish, Marcus Notre Dame College
Florence, Gregory Work Force (+Cuyahoga Community College part time)
Freeman, Victor Military-Army
Gardner, Nazyr Cuyahoga Community College + OTCO training program
Ginn, Jeffrey Fordham University
Gray, Mario Cuyahoga Community College
Gregory, Darren Work training
Hale, Howard Youngstown State University
Hall, Isaiah Cuyahoga Community College
Hardy, Erikus Trade school
Harsley, Darnell Mercyhurst University
Hauser, Keivon Cuyahoga Community College
Haynes, Brandon Erie Community College
Hillman, Darrien Academy of Art University San Francisco
Hobbs, Christian Trade School
Houston, DeAndre Lake Erie College
Houston, Devontae Lake Erie College
Jones, Steven Bowling Green State University
Jones-Washington, Tallis Hiram College
Kilgo, Bryant Garden City Community College
Killebrew, Jwan Cleveland State University
Lyns, De’vonte Cuyahoga Community College
May, Juan Work force
Moore, Maceo University of Akron
Murry, Johnnie Hiram College
Naylor, Rickey Hiram College
Pennington, Siraj Work Force
Perkins, Divonair Cuyahoga Community College
Pollard, Demario Cuyahoga Community College
Pope, Aaron Alabama State University
Reed, Rashee Eastern Michigan University
Reynolds, Raphael Muskingum University
Robinson, Benjamin South Carolina State University
Royster, Kenneth Walsh University
Russell, Diamond Garden City Community College
Sarjeant, Joseph Cleveland Institute of Art
Sessions, Alonzo Cuyahoga Community College
Small, Ju’Shaun Garden City Community College
Spates, Kelvin University of Akron
Switzer, Marcel Military - Army
Thomas, Shaun Garden City Community College
Thornton, Darsellis Cuyahoga Community College
Waleed, Jahlil Cuyahoga Community College
Walker, Anthony Ohio State University Mansfield
Warner, Christian Work force
Wells, Keith Work internship
Wiley, Anthony Work force
Wilson, Demann United States Military Academy-West Point
Wilson, Deshaun Kent State University
Wilson, Shaundel Walsh University
Wright, Jordan Cuyahoga Community College
Wright, Naquan Wright State University (? YSU/Lake Erie)
Stats – 50% attending 4-year schools, 30% attending 2-year schools, 3% will go to trade schools, 3% are entering the military, and 13% will join the work force.
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Valedictorian, Howard Hale |
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Ginn Academy Principal, Nicholas Petty |
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Three GA alumni, all now in college |
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Valedictorian, Howard Hale, with Life Coach and soon to be teacher, James Gordon |
Congratulations, Class of 2016! We know you will all contribute to positive change in our world and we are happy to have you working along side us, near and far, to continue our mission of scholarship, leadership, and service to all mankind. We love you all and look forward to hearing from you soon!
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The Ginn Academy Class of 2016 |
And to our supporters, thank you for your interest and for all of the ways that you contribute to our school. Here's to the Class of 2016 and the young men coming up next!
Kindest regards from all of us at The Ginn Academy...