SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Parents: Eric Sr. and Khiana Nelson 

Grandparents: Steve and Bonita Nelson

EJ is a preschooler at Lily's Learning Pad, Richmond , VA. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities: 

• Learned the alphabets
• Knows basic colors
• Recognize & count numbers
• Loves caring for his horse "Diesel"

Mother: Tahtianje Allen

Grandparents: Frank and Velma Shelton

Santanna will be in Kindergarten when he returns to Jouett Elementary School, Mineral, VA this Fall. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Santanna taught himself to read and excels in word recognition.  
• Award for Best Break Dancer 

Parents: Joseph and Tonya Holmes

Jonah is in Kindergarten at All Saints Catholic School, Richmond, VA. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• November 2024 - Honored as Student of the Month for demonstrating the Virtue of Humility - always leading with kindness, listening to others, and putting his heart into everything he does 
• Academic Excellence award for school year
• Takes piano lessons 
• Plays soccer (recreational and for school)
• Takes swimming lessons
• Attends KidStrong to build strength and confidence
• Participated his school's talent show 

Parents: Sean and Shari Batchleor

Grandparents: Kim and Jack DeBorous; Betty Batchleor

Madison will be attending the Pre-K program at All Saints Catholic School, Richmond, VA in the Fall. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities: 

• Learned the alphabets
• Knows colors
• Count numbers
• Loves to draw and play doctor with her babysitter
• Loves gardening. Her favorite vegetable is cucumber. 
• Attends Central Virginia Dance Academy. Her first dance recital was on June 7, 2025 at the Dominion Energy Center, Richmond, VA.

Parents: Antwan Johnson and Tiffany Thompson

Taayvion was promoted to 2nd grade at Jouett Elementary School, Mineral, VA. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Future President Award
• House of Nukumori Award for embodying their character traits - showing kindness and respect to everyone

Mother: Ebony Johnson

Grandparents: Eric and Michele Johnson 

Kingston was promoted to 3rd grade at Jouett Elementary School. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Kingston's self portrait was displayed at the Art Festival at Louisa County High School. 
• Super Speller Award 

Mother: Ashley M. Thomas

Grandparents: Calvin and Rosie Thomas

Jaeson was promoted to 4th grade at Southampton Elementary School, Richmond, VA. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• A/B Honor Roll
• Kindness Award
• Helping Hand Award
• Good Citizenship Award

Parents: Joi and Andre Dean

Gabrielle was promoted to the 4th grade at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.  Her favorite subject is Social Studies. 

Gabrielle loves to sing and play piano.

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• A+ Honor Roll 
• Learned about Ancient China, Greece, Rome, and Egypt this school year

Mother: Kelli Mallory

Kendal is a rising 5th grader at Ashland Elementary School.  He is looking forward to playing football, joining the school's soccer team, and learing to play drums in the next school year. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Excelled in all subjects

Parents: Derek and Jena Bush

Channing was promoted to the 7th grade at Hungary Creek Middle School, Henrico County

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Maintained A+ grades entire school year
• Earned advanced scores on SOL tests
• Channing tested at a 10th grade math level and has been recommended for 8th grade courses in the Fall.
• Earned a spot in the Student Spotlight program for his character and contributions to school life 
• Nominated for the Junior Leadership Program
• Helped lead the school's flag football team to a championship win, scoring 3 touchdowns in the final game.
• Played for Glen Allen Basketball team 

Here is an inspiring message from young Channing "God is awesome!"

Mother: Ebony Johnson

Grandparents: Eric and Michele Johnson 

Tristan was promoted to the 7th grade at Louisa County Middle School.

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Honor Roll entire year 

Parents: Jason Sr. and Dawna Walker 

Jason completed the 8th grade at Brookland Middle School. This Fall, he will be enrolled in the Allied Health and Human Services Specialty Center at Hermitage High School. 

In the picture on the left, Jason is giving the student address at the 8th Grade RISE Ceremony. 

He was accepted in the following programs:

• Advance College Academy for Business Administration at Highland Springs High School
• Humanities Program at Hermitage High School
• ACE program for 11th and 12th grade years

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• One of eight students selected to participate in the Life Ready program (an initiative focused on preparing students for life beyond high school)
• Selected as 8th grade Student of the Week
• Perfect Attendance Award
• Spanish Award
• Captain of Brookland Middle School's  football and wrestling teams  
• Captain of the Glen Allen Ravens'  football team.  His team won the 12U team division championship. Jason was named Most Valuable Player. 
• Most improved player for Brookland Middle School's baseball team
• Peer helper for UYBL basketball league which helps special needs children learn to play the game
• Played trombone in Brookland Middle School's band. Jason received an Advance Band Award.

Guardian: Beverly Coles 

Elijah was promoted to the 10th grade at Louisa County High School. 

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Played Junior Varsity football (defensive lineman)

Grandmother: Beverly Coles 

Christian was promoted to the 10th grade at Hermitage High School. 

Grandmother: Beverly Coles 

Branson was promoted to the 12th grade at Louisa County High School.

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• A/B Honor Roll entire year
• Varsity Football (Corner Back and Wide Receiver)

Mother:  Sabrina Gaines

Grandparents: Charles and Stephanie Gaines   

Passion was promoted to the 12th grade at Hanover High School.

 Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant 
• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified in CPR
• National Society of High School Scholars

Parents: Neil and Leomary Wyatt

Maliah graduated from Highland Springs High School. 

She took dual enrollment courses through J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in the Advance College Academy program.  Maliah earned an  Associates in Business degree from Reynolds prior to completing high school. 

Maliah plans to attend the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech in the Fall to pursue her dream of becoming  a veterinarian. Through the Partnership for the Future program , she currently interns at Richmond SPCA animal shelter. 

Maliah holds membership in the following clubs/organizations:

• P7 Bible Club
• Future Business Leaders of America
• First Responders Club
• Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society (President)
• National Honor Society (Recruitment  Officer)

Key Accomplishments/Activities:

• Maintained a 4.58 GPA
• Ranked #4 in her graduating class
•  University of Virginia's Jefferson Book Award for emulating Thomas Jefferson as an innovative and creative leader 
• Ranked #3 on Highland Springs Varsity Tennis team
• Received numerous seals on her diploma (Community Service, Governor's Award, Scholastic Excellence, National Honor Society, Excellence in Civics Education)
• President's Honor Roll at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
• Graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Magna Cum Laude )

Scholarships:

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
• National Association of University Women
• Virginia Tech's Honor Society (Pamplin Scholar)

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