Charlotte Amalie High School Graduates Celebrate Success and Perseverance

"Be Bold, Be Yourself" Governor Bryan Encourages 187 Chicken Hawks

On Thursday, the Charlotte Amalie High School held its 93rd graduation ceremony, with 187 Chicken Hawks plus a myriad of family, friends and well-wishers crowding into the school auditorium for their final gathering as a class. Principal Angel Petrus said that it had been an “excellent year, with great accomplishments and moments to be proud of and to celebrate.”

Instead of focusing on the challenges faced by this year’s graduating class – including the disruption caused by the pandemic – Ms. Petrus said she decided to highlight the achievements she felt most proud of: the school’s JROTC battalion dominating the inter-island drill competition, their team’s victory at this year’s territorial moot court competition, and the several championship titles in basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The 2024 graduating class were also strong academic achievers, Ms. Petrus noted, with 113 students graduating with honors, and 42 receiving high honors. The revealed that 51 graduating seniors are members of their local National Honor Society chapter, while 6 were AP scholars. Three students even secured early admission to the University of the Virgin Islands, the proud administrator noted. And 71 students, even prior to receiving their high school diplomas, had already obtained certification in a range of technical and vocational subject areas.