Patch Honors Burke Area Graduates: Congrats Class Of 2020

BURKE, VA — Virginia Patch wants to provide a way to share the achievements of our graduates at high schools in the Burke and West Springfield area, even if it's in a small way.

With in-person instruction canceled for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year in Virginia due to the new coronavirus, high school seniors are missing out on the last moments of what should be a happy, celebratory time. Many proms and graduations have been postponed, and we know many high school seniors are feeling sadness about missing these milestone high school events.

We hope that this will give the community a way to share their pride in our Class of 2020 high school graduates. You can find the form here if you'd like to add your graduate. Patch will be updating this form until May 31.

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Here are the Class of 2020 high school graduates at Burke area high schools.

Ashley Hunt, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Ashley will be attending Christopher Newport University.

Message from family: Congratulations to the kindest, most selfless teenager that we know! You are going to do great things and we couldn't be more proud! We love you!

Lennon Claypool, Robinson Secondary School

Lennon will major in social work at New York University.

Message from family: Lennon, we are so proud of you, and so excited for you! We know that you have a bright future filled with travel, learning and fun. We cannot wait to hear about your amazing adventures, and the wonderful ways you continue help others.

Claire Rothman, Robinson Secondary School

Claire will attend the University of Missouri.

Message from family: Congratulations Claire! We are so proud of you!

Bryan Michael Allen, West Springfield High School

Bryan will be attending Virginia Tech's School of Architecture.

Message from family: Bryan we would like to congratulate you on your graduation. What an awesome accomplishment. Stay focused and there is no limit to what you can accomplish. Love Mom & Dad

Kaitlin Gates, Robinson Secondary School

Kaitlin will major in biology at Virginia Tech.

Message from family: Congratulations Kaitlin! We are so proud of you!

Samantha Miller-Green, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Samantha will be attending college in the fall.

Message from family: We are so proud of you! Your future is bright- reach for the stars. We love you

Ryan Wall of Burke Centre, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School

Ryan will attend Villanova University's School of Business.

Message from family: Congratulations Ryan on all of your hard work! You will make one fine Marine Officer. So proud of you!

Ben Wolin, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Ben will be attending the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

Message from family: Congratulations, Ben! We love you, and we are so proud of you!

Cameron Wood, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Cameron is enlisting in the United States Navy as an aviation air rescue swimmer.

Message from family: Congratulations Cam! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Tyler

Christian Mapp, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Christian will be attending Radford University.

Message from family: Congratulations Chris! We are proud of you. The best is yet to come. -Dad and Mrs. Kim

Ryan Metz, West Springfield High School

Ryan will attend the College of William and Mary.

Message from family: Congratulations Ryan! You worked so hard all four years and it really paid off! Reach for the stars! We love you so much! Mom, Dad, and Cooper #gotribe

Isabella Nothom, West Springfield High School

Isabella will be attending Eastern Michigan University to major in Elementary Education and do rowing.

Message from family: Isabella, you worked so hard to get here and I am so proud of you. I can not wait to see what else you will do! You are beautiful on the inside and outside. Your compassion and drive will change the lives of so many more people. I love you most! Mommy

Lauren Basham, West Springfield High School

Lauren will attend the University of Virginia.

Message from family: We are so proud of you! You will excel in reaching your dreams!

Trent Christenson, West Springfield High School

Trent will study at Old Dominion University.

Message from family: So proud of you! Always remember to always do your best, smile every day, “learn all the things” and remember how much you are loved! Your future is so bright and you’re going to do BIG things including having that performance car!

John Hines, West Springfield High School

John will attend Northern Virginia Community College for two years and then George Mason University.

Message from family: John, we are so proud of you! You have done terrific in high school and will do great things in college and in life! We wish you every success! Mami, Dad, and your favorite sisters.

Danielle N. Latif, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Message from family: Congratulations! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

Jazmine Guevara, West Springfield High School

Jasmine will attend Virginia Tech in the fall to major in marketing management.

Message from family: “Oh, the places You’ll Go! Only you can control your Future. Why fit in when you were born to Stand Out! Today is your day! Your Mountain is waiting So.. get on you way!” -Dr. Seuss. Live , Love, Laugh Congratulations!! Xoxo, love Mom

Kayla Emilie Rothstein, West Springfield High School

Kayla will be attending University of Michigan to major in public policy and economics and hopes to pursue interests in working with those with special needs.

Message from family: Kayla, you are an amazing blessing to all who know you! You’ve accomplished extraordinary things in all your years of high school, middle school and elementary school. We cannot wait to see what you do next! Love you!

Allyson Gibson, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Allyson will be attending George Mason University to study psychology and occupational therapy.

Message from family: Ally we are so proud of you, and of what you have accomplished so far in your life. We know that you will continue to grow, learn, and be successful at whatever you want to do. You are truly amazing!! Love, Mom and Dad

Baylor Howerton, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Baylor will be attending college to major in elementary education.

Message from family: You make us proud every single day, keep on shining bright you crazy diamond! We love you super much!!!

Thomas Stewart, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Thomas will be joining the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech.

Message from family: So proud of all your work T! Love Mom, Dad and MK

Erin Dutton, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Erin will attend VCUArts to major in dance choreography.

So proud of you! Can’t wait for you to continue your passion!

Sara Crabill, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Sara will be attending Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island to study media and communications.

Message from family: Congrats to Sara! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and the amazing person you are becoming. Mom, Dad, and Anna

Sebastian R. Acosta Ferrer, Robinson Secondary School

Sebastian will attend George Mason University to study finance and real estate development.

Message from family: Sebastian Congratulations on your success. I wish you a joyous and blissful future. I am sure that many wonderful opportunities are just around the corner for you. I love you so much, Dad

Devin Michael Schwers, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Devin will be attending the University of Mary Washington to study secondary education.

Message from family: Devin we are extremely proud of you and all you have accomplished. We are so very proud of Your determination, persistence, and Using your voice to stand up for what you believe is right. Congratulations !! Love, Mom, Dad, and Samantha

Scott Jensen, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Scott will attend University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Message from family: Scott, Seems like yesterday you were starting Kindergarten, now you are an adult graduating from high school. We are proud of you and the person you have become. You are talented, thoughtful and kind-hearted. We cannot wait to see what the future brings for you. Love, Mom, Dad and Carter.

Alan Baine, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Alan will be attending Northern Virginia Community College.

Message from family: Congratulations Alan. So proud of how you persevered during this difficult time. This is the beginning to the rest of your life. We cant wait to see where the road takes you. Big congrats graduating and earning your eagle scout. So proud of you buddy. Your sister and I love you very much.

Joe Walker, Robinson Secondary School

Joe will study to become an automotive engineer at Northern Virginia Community College and work toward a certificate in welding.

Message from family: Congratulations Joe! We are so proud of you and your achievements! We can wait to see what the future holds for you! We love your very much.

Bridget Patterson, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Bridget will attend James Madison University.

Message from family: Bridget, We love you! Congratulations on all of your hard work! Love, Your Crazy Fam

Marcella Villagomez, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Marcella will attend Yale University.

Message from family: Marcella Villagomez has worked hard throughout her entire four years at Lake Braddock. When it wasn’t easy, she persevered. She gave back to her community through tutoring, bagging food for the homeless, or inspiring her fellow classmates through positive messaging. As Vice President of the National Honor Society, Advertising Manager for Spanish National Honor Society, and a member off Math Honor Society, Marcella contributed significantly to Lake Braddock as a whole. Marcella will miss her friends, football games, and walking through the halls at Lake Braddock. She will be attending Yale University this Summer majoring in Computer Science and Economics. She hopes to continue giving back to those less fortunate.

Becca Giles, West Springfield High School

Becca will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to study history.

Message from family: Becca, we are so proud of what you have done. You can meet any challenge and we are so excited to see where you go!

Reed Gray, West Springfield High School

Reed will attend the University of South Carolina.

Message from family: So excited to see what you'll accomplish next! Congrats! Super proud of you!

William Kelly, West Springfield High school

Will will be attending the University of South Carolina.

Message from family: We are so proud of Will’s hard work and can’t wait to see what he does as a Gamecock! Congratulations to Will Kelly and all Class of 2020 grads!

Dominic LaNave, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Dominic will be attending the University of Maryland's Merrill College of Journalism.

Message from family: We love you, Dominic..Fear the Turtle!!

Mia-Meshell Jenkins, Robinson Secondary School

Mia-Meshell has committed to Glenville State College’s acro and tumbling team and will pursue a degree in criminal justice.

Message from family: 13 years of gymnastics has brought you to this moment. We are so proud of you. Attitude determines altitude.

Parker Bakonyi, West Springfield High School

Parker will attend Northern Vriginia Community College then George Mason to study psychology.

Message from family: You are my squeaky wheel! We are SO proud of you and know you are destined for great things! Love, Mom and Dad

Gabriel Cooperman, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Gabe will attend Iowa State University to study engineering.

Message from family: Gabe congratulations on your high school graduation. I’m so proud of your accomplishments. I know you will do wonderful things in your future. Always work and play hard, be kind to self and others, and be grateful for each day. You are special. Not everyone can say they graduated during a pandemic!

Katelynn Shea, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Katelynn will be attending The University of Virginia to study history and education.

Message from family: Katelynn, We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! You are an amazing young lady and we love you the most, no backs! Mom, Dad, and Connor

Julia Ricci, West Springfield High School

Julia will attend Florida State University.

Message from family: You rocked it!! Congratulations! Now onward and upward! Love you, Mom and Dad

Stephen Pemberton, West Springfield High School

Stephen will attend Penn State University on a four-year Army ROTC Scholarship, studying agribusiness.

Message from family: Congratulations Stephen! We are extremely proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Our hearts are full of joy as we celebrate your graduation from high school. Love, Mom and Dad.

Trent J. Grasso, Robinson Secondary School

Trent will be attending George Mason University.

We are so proud of you and how hard you've worked. We love you. Congratulations!

Enrique Bustamante, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Enrique will be attending West Virginia University to major in computer science.

Message from family: Enrique, Dad and Mom are so proud of you. Good luck son!

Gracie Davis, Robinson Secondary School

Gracie will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall.

Message from family: Gracie, you are a beautiful blend of intellect, athleticism, independence, ambition, artistic and musical talents, and lots of SPARKLE! We are sooooooo proud to celebrate YOU!! Love, Dad & Debbie

Katherine (Katie) Schulz, West Springfield High School

She will be attending Villanova University.

Message from family: Congrats Wildcat! We’re so proud of you!!!

Amanda Whitley, West Springfield High School

Amanda will be attending Indiana University.

Message from family: We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. You have so much to look forward to and we can’t wait to see where it all takes you. You will do great things! We love you! Love Mom & Dad

Aidan Gallagher, West Springfield High School

He will be attending Penn State University and plans to study healthy policy and administration.

Message from family: We’ve loved watching you grow over the past 18 years. We are all so proud of you and can not wait to see what your future holds for you! Love you, Aidan!

Katherine Shipley, West Springfield High School

Katherine is attending JMU to pursue a degree in nursing.

Message from family: We couldn’t be more proud of the young lady you’ve become. We know you will go do great things. Go Dukes!

Aiden Echols, West Springfield High School

Aiden will be attending the University of Pittsburgh as a pre-physical therapy student.

Message from family: Congratulations Aiden! We are incredibly excited for your future and are proud of all you have accomplished. Continue to work hard, remember where you came from, smile and laugh lots, cherish your friends, cheer loudly for the Panthers, and know that we love you so very much. H2P! Love, Dad, Mom and Brady

Olivia Bruno, West Springfield High School

Olivia will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall. She is undecided but will consider studying business, psychology or math.

We are so proud of Olivia and her accomplishments thus far. We are excited for her to explore, learn and grow in her next adventure at UVA.

Austin Heyungs, Lake Braddock Secondary School

Austin will be attending Old Dominion University.

Message from family: Congratulations on all of your hard work. We love you and are so very proud of you.