SALISBURY – Horizons at The Salisbury School has announced the high school graduation of students from its inaugural class.
On July 15 at 8 a.m., the program will host its annual Horizons Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate the accomplishments of these high school graduates. The breakfast will be held at The Salisbury School, located on Hobbs Road.
In 2003, Horizons accepted its first cohort with the mission to provide low-income students from Wicomico County Public Schools with the best possible program designed to transform the lives of students caught in the achievement gap.
“We recognize that with a healthy and supportive beginning, Wicomico County’s children can also improve their achievement and success in school,” said Dr. Harlan Eagle, Executive Director of Horizons at The Salisbury School. “We’re so proud to have watched these students grow into amazing young people. This year’s event is a celebration of the partnerships with our donors and the successes of all the graduates.”
The 2015 Horizons graduating class is composed of 10 high school students representing three different schools in Salisbury. Referred primarily by Wicomico County Public School teachers, Horizons at The Salisbury School student members are immersed in a six-week summer program and year-round, academic and enrichment curriculum that gives students unparalleled access to mentors, leaders and innovative educational experiences.
Wicomico County graduation ceremonies at their respective high schools are scheduled for May 29-30 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The Horizons students who walked across the stage are Lynesha Graham, Wicomico High School; Leticia Hernandez-Rameriz, Wicomico High School and attending Wor-Wic Community College for General Studies; Miguel Hernandez-Rameriz, Wicomico High School and attending Wor-Wic Community College for General Studies; Kameron Hudson, James M. Bennett and attending Morgan State University to study Business Journalism and Communication; Amira Moore, Wicomico High School and attending Chowan University to study Criminal Justice; KeShawn Ross, Parkside High School and attending Hampton University to study Biology; Ariana Stallings, Wicomico High School and attending Wor-Wic Community College with plans to study Speech Pathology; and Shabreya Trotter, James M. Bennett and attending Salisbury University to study Physical Therapy.
Graduating students who transferred to other high schools are Jamaal King, Bishop O’ Connell High School in Arlington Va. who has received a scholarship to attend Saint Francis University in Lorretto, Pa. and will study Criminal Justice, and Tyrah Washington, Prince George High School in Prince George, Va.
Horizons at The Salisbury School is a transformational, community-centered education program working to close the achievement gap for low-income children, kindergarten through 12th grade, attending Wicomico County Public Schools. In Wicomico County, one out of four children live in poverty. Horizons at The Salisbury School gives students the tools and support that will assist them in becoming successful, confident students who will be college and career ready. A child typically starts at Horizons the summer before entering kindergarten and returns year-after-year through 12th grade. Horizons students gain two-three months of reading and math skills each summer and 96 percent of Horizons students go on to college or other post-secondary training.