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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Eight graduates from McKean County were celebrated by friends, family, and faculty this month as members of Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2024.
They were among the 739 high school seniors honored at the statewide STEM-focused cyber school’s in-person commencement ceremony at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa.
“On behalf of the entire staff and faculty of Reach Cyber, I’d like to give warm congratulations to the Reach Cyber Class of 2024! We are immensely proud of all their accomplishments,” said Jane Swan, Reach Cyber Charter School CEO. “With the strong foundation this group of students has built during their time at Reach Cyber, I am confident that they are prepared to take on the next great adventure in their lives – whether that’s college, a job, military service, or other opportunities. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things they will do and the impact they will have in their communities and beyond.”
The students in the Class of 2024 have diverse backgrounds, educational histories, and talents, and all chose a cyber charter education to fit their unique interests, needs, and abilities. Reach Cyber’s personalized and flexible learning environment, designed specifically for a virtual setting, offers students the opportunity to learn at their own pace, pursue their passions, or receive additional support that may not be available to them at their local brick-and-mortar schools.
In total, the Class of 2024 earned more than $1 million in scholarships toward their higher education pursuits. Fifty-five percent of the graduates plan to continue their education at a 2-year or 4-year college, 28% have plans to enter the workforce, 5% will go on to vocational training, 2% are entering a branch of the military, and 10% are taking a gap year or pursuing other endeavors post-grad.
Reach Cyber Charter School Class of 2024 graduates from McKean County:
· Brooke Bell
· William Brunt
· Alana Everly
· Raina Hayduk
· Rj Newman
· Brett Poole
· Hailey Taylor
· Jade Williams
The Class of 2024 is the sixth class to graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School, which opened in 2016. Additionally, 20 graduates were inducted into the Founders Club, honoring those students who attended Reach Cyber for the school’s full eight years of operation.
