Jill Harlow – Loveland, Colorado … Campion Academy celebrated the achievements of 35 graduates over a weekend of festivities.

The Class of 2023 began the weekend by honoring their parents during Friday evening’s service. On Sabbath, the students took charge of every aspect of the church service, presenting several musical selections. In the evening, the class introduced themselves in a creative spin on “The Masked Singer.” Class sponsors Cindy Santana and Zeca Santana were the speakers at the main events on Sabbath and Sunday, respectively.

Twenty-one of the 35 graduates were four-year seniors at Campion Academy. Twelve seniors earned College Preparatory or Advance College Preparatory diplomas, and 15 seniors graduated with honors. Union College presented several of the highest-achieving graduates with scholarships worth up to $40,000 each. Due to opportunities at Campion Academy to take dual-credit classes, 26 of the seniors graduated having completed college credits.

“I am so proud of our graduates,” commented Principal Don Reeder. “This class is very talented. They have earned over $2.5 million in scholarships from our Adventist Universities and Colleges. What is even more exciting is that each one has been educated about the importance of using their talents in service to God and man. I am excited to see where God takes them in life and ministry for Him.”

In her graduation speech, Campion’s Student of the Year Lindsey Smith spoke, “By the end of Senior Survival [activities], a safe feeling of a home away from home sunk in as I realized ‘these people are family’ … what we each are, individually, is not what sticks out to me. It is when we are all put together.”

She continued, “That is when we can overcome anything, accomplish great things when our compassion and love for each other comes out … There are big things in store for each and every one of us. Plans of traveling, going to college, pursuing a career. Our potential is limitless. I know God has amazing plans for each of us.”

Campion Academy is proud of the leaders these young adults have become and we congratulate them on all their achievements!

—Jill Harlow is the Campion Academy communication director. Photos supplied.