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Top students honored at 2024 academic banquet
Hampton City Schools celebrated the academic achievements of students from its four high schools at the 2024 Academic Excellence Banquet, held at the Hampton Landing Marina Hotel on May 23, 2024. These students were recognized for their dedication and hard work towards academic excellence.
The top two students from the freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior classes from each school were recognized, as well as additional seniors with outstanding SAT and/or ACT scores.
Muhammed Al Saffar, the 2023 graduate and salutatorian of Hampton High School, was the guest speaker at the event. He shared insightful experiences from his first year at William & Mary, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs he encountered. Al Saffar provided valuable advice on navigating college life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and seeking support when needed, inspiring the students as they prepare to embark on their own academic journeys.
“The Academic Excellence Banquet was truly an evening of celebration,” shared Shameka Pollard, HCS chief of secondary school leadership. “Our young people continue to impress me with their intellect, hard work and commitment to serving our community. They truly embody the qualities of the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate.”
Each of the following students were presented with an academic medal by their executive principal, assisted by School Board Chair Dr. Richard Mason and Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes.
Bethel High School
Dr. Tanya Howard, executive principal
Zachery Brnich
Daniella Brown
Calvin Cephas
Trinity Chisholm
Amaya Cooper
Marissa Johnson
Isabella Mendez
Zaria Milligan
Dhruhi Patel
Hazel Ramirez
Trinity Robinson
Nevaeh Singleton
Karina Stevens
Ava Tanner
Jennifer Vuong
Hampton High School
Haneef Majied, executive principal
Alena Bevard
Kay Boursiquot
Nirmani Brahmbhatt
Nishtha Brahmbhatt
Henry Broughton IV
Aaron Bunn
Seamus Card
Angela Chen
Angelina Christie
Christine Dang
Krista Fountain
Jaliyah Gary-Williams
Abby Ndoye
Stephanie Ndukwu
Amir Stanley
Kecoughtan High School
Dr. Dwayne Lucas, executive principal
Anna Brady
Lucy Brady
Willard Davenport
Natalie Gillott
Bernard Gillott V
Joseph Hagin
Anna Hoang
Bera Koklu
David Lang
Lam Duy Le
Chandler Lilley
Hongsheng Liu
Abigail Matthews
Alexandra Mingee
Antonette Paxon
Phoebus High School
David Coccoli, executive principal
Katalia Bowie
Caitlin Chapman
Paul Davis
Jacob Fialkowski
Cai Gomes
Sasha Harris
Isaac Horne
Nolan Ladison
Kaleb Lucas
Xander Owen
Owen Smith
Nathan Smith
Robert Staton, III
Christian Washington
Clayton Young
Click here to view the video of the event.