Nexus Academy of Cleveland Recognizes 2016 Graduates

Twenty-six Nexus Academy of Cleveland seniors were recently presented their high school diplomas during the blended high school’s fourth annual commencement ceremony at Cuyahoga Community College. Since the schools’ opening in August 2012, Nexus Academy has provided Cleveland area students a different approach to education where students follow an online curriculum in a brick and mortar setting.

"I am so proud of this class of scholars. An amazing number of our students have overcome a variety of challenges to make it to this point, a milestone they should be proud of,” said Nexus Academy of Cleveland School Leader Brittiany Sanford. “All of our graduates are looking forward to starting the next phase of their life. Whether it’s going onto college, joining the military or entering the workforce, I’m sure each of these students are well-prepared for the next chapter of their lives and they will make our school, their families and this community proud."

During the ceremony, Nexus Academy honored students for academic achievement, serving the community, demonstrating determination and maintaining the core values of the school.

Brian Horvat was named the Class of 2016 Valedictorian while Nolan Kaine and Connor Hess were named Salutatorians. Yolanda Leonardo, Gizelle Pickett, Niajah Radcliff, D’Angelo Seawright and Alexis Stith were presented awards in recognition for their completing 40-plus hours of community service throughout the school year. Pickett, India Gamble, Deonte Martin, Princess Hakim, Danny Svoboda, Ruth Maholtz, and Jasmine Steele were given the Perseverance Award for overcoming significant obstacles to graduate. Horvat, Seawright, Kaine, Steele, Stith, Daryl Larweh and Charnel Gooden received the Dean Brown Award for embodying the school spirit of honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility.

Nexus Academy schools are public schools, tuition-free, and offer students a comprehensive college-preparatory high school experience including AP courses, foreign languages, core academics and more. Students are provided with a mobile computer and other technology tools; allowing them to work anywhere within the Nexus Academy school and beyond, 24/7.

Located at 3615 Superior Avenue near downtown Cleveland, Nexus Academy is part of the Connections Education (www.ConnectionsEducation.com) family, a leading fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable online and blended learning.