Kennett High School graduates Class of 2016
A fond farewell to a class remembered as ‘family’
Kennett Consolidate School District Board of Education President Kendra LaCosta presents diplomas to graduates of Kennett High School, Friday night.
By Kelly O’Hara, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — In keeping with the honored tradition, Kennett High School held it’s 125th graduation on the front steps of the school.
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Malvern Prep celebrates 2016 graduation
Malvern Prep 2016 graduates celebrate during this week’s commencement ceremony.
MALVERN – Malvern Prep’s 90th Commencement was held today under beautiful skies at Wolfington Plaza on the School’s Chapel lawn, as the Malvern community paid tribute to the 115 seniors of the Class of 2016 for their accomplishments, commitment to service and the strong bonds of brotherhood that they have...
Some words for graduates in the Class of 2016
Suggestions to make the transition to the next step easier
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Dear Graduates,
You have reached a major milestone in life. Graduating from high school is no easy feat, particularly in this day and age. When I was in high school, people certainly were competitive in terms of grades or athletic prowess; but, back then, no one was being offered a Division 1...
Longwood adds two new firefighters
Longwood Fire Company’s members and graduates attending this month’s fire school graduation ceremonies include Mike Maurer, graduate Kim Siegel, graduate Gabe Pepper, Deputy Chief Matt Rouss, Lt. Mike Well and Andrew Yacka.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company has two new firefighters as Kim Siegel and Gabe Pepper successfully completed instruction at the Chester County Fire School.
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County graduates 26 new firefighters
West Chester Fire Department Chaplain Jerry Schwartz speaks with the graduates during Thursday’s ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Fire Services Division, held graduation for the Spring 2015 Firefighter I class. Twenty-six graduates were given their certification at a ceremony that was held at the Wagontown Fire Company on Thursday.
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Op/Ed.: Keystones should not be a graduation requirement
The one-size-fits-all approach to education is wrong
By Stephen Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Stephen Barrar
This September will mark the first year the Keystone Exams will be used as the deciding factor for whether or not students will graduate from Pennsylvania’s public high schools.
This September will also mark the five-year anniversary of House Resolution 456, the...
Senate committee backs local graduation requirements
WEST CHESTER – State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced that the Senate Education Committee voted 8-2 Friday to return control of high school graduation requirements to local school districts.
“This is a victory for so many students, parents, teachers and education advocates throughout the Commonwealth and especially here in Chester County, which has become the epicenter of the movement against make-or-break...
June Super Six: Grad gift ideas
A few gift suggestions for those June graduates
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy JUNE 1st! Time for the “Graduation Edition” of the Sunday Super Six!
With the obnoxious amount of snow days, it seemed like this school year would never come to a close! God bless Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sanville (and his colleagues around the county) and his...
Kennett High Class of 2013 looks to push toward greatness
Commencement speakers emphasize leadership, doing good
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School members of the class of 2013 lineup to receive their diplomas, Saturday, during graduation.
KENNETT SQUARE – In order to become a successful adult, the high school graduate must forge a place in society.
During graduation — the school’s 122nd commencement ceremony — on...
Messages of hope send off Kennett’s Class of 2012
Kennett High School’s 121st Commencement ushers 2012 grads into adulthood
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Members of the Kennett High School Class of 2012 advance to collect their diplomas during Friday night’s commencement ceremony.
KENNETT SQUARE — Undaunted by an economic downturn, high unemployment, and mounting student loan debt, the graduates of Kennett High’s...
