Patch Honors Alexandria Graduates: Congrats Class Of 2020

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Virginia Patch wants to provide a way to share the achievements of our graduates at high schools in Alexandria and the surrounding 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.

Here are the Class of 2020 high school graduates in the City of Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Kennedy N. Browne, T.C. Williams High School

Kennedy will attend Southern University after graduation.

Message from family: Congratulations, Kennedy. Much success in your future endeavors!

Ray Galford, West Potomac High School

Ray will be attending Northern Virginia Community College.

Message from family: Congratulations Ray! You make your family so proud!

Ethan Reynolds, Bishop Ireton High School

Ethan will be attending the University of South Carolina.

Message from family: Congratulations Ethan, with love and pride today and always. Mom and Dad

Hana Hart, T.C. Williams High School

Hana will be attending Virginia Tech to major in biology.

Message from family: Hana, your father and I couldn't be more proud of all that you have accomplished. You have shown what dedication, and perseverance can achieve. We look forward to seeing what the next four years will bring! Love you, Mom, Dad, Brigid and Josie

Harriet "Hattie" Garra, Bishop Ireton High School

Hattie will attend Christopher Newport University to study elementary education.

Message from family: Hattie, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments and know you have a bright future ahead. Love Mom, Brian and Maddie. Congratulations to all the 2020 graduates! Keep the faith that better days are ahead.

Campbell Bright, T.C. Williams High School

Campbell will attend University of Virginia after high school.

Congratulations, Campbell!! You are an inspiration to all of your neighbors on S. Lee Street!

Thomas Garlock, Bishop Ireton High School

Thomas will attend the University of South Carolina to study engineering.

Message from family: Congratulations on your graduation, Thomas! We are so very proud of you and look forward to your exciting and successful future. The best is yet to come! Love, Mom, Dad, Lanie, Abby and Jack

Sophie Moniz, T.C. Williams High School

Sophie will be attending the University of Rhode Island honors college with a double major in marine biology and ocean engineering.

Message from family: Congratulations Sophie! We are so proud of all your hard work and accomplishments - both athletic and academic, and excited about your next 4 years at URI! Go Rhody!

Riley Demmel, West Potomac High School

Riley will attend Northern Virginia Community College until the fall of 2021 then will attend Old Dominion University.

Message from family: Congratulations Riley were all very proud of you! Mom, Dad, Jack and Katie!

Anna Ferrari, West Potomac High School

Anna will major in music performance and attend the Honors College at University of North Texas.

Message from family: We are all so proud of you, Anna! You have the world on a string!

Abby Dittman, West Potomac High School

Abby will be attending James Madison University.

Message from family: We’re so proud of you and so excited you chose JMU. Go Dukes!

Laura Schmechel, Mount Vernon High School

Laura will be attending Lycoming College to major in theater.

Message from family: Congratulations Laura! We love you! -Auntie Gretchen and Matt

Madison Kimberlin, West Potomac High School

Madison will attend Louisiana State University.

Message from family: We are so proud of you, and amazed how you have handled everything this year! Love You! Your extended Gilliland family!

Allison Thompson, West Potomac High School

Allison will attend Shenandoah University to study physical therapy and play softball.

Message from family: Allison, Brian and I are so proud of you and all the hard work you have done. Reach for the stars and don’t forget to have fun. You’re an amazing role model for both Gavin and Michael.

Claire Toman, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

Claire will attend Occidental College, Urban and Environmental Policy.

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

Eliza Medearis, T.C. Williams High School

Eliza will attend Oberlin College.

Message from family: Congratulations, Eliza! It's a shame your class is denied the Pomp and Circumstance, but know that your achievements are celebrated!

Kathleen Curry, T.C. Williams High School

Katie will attend James Madison University music school to major in traditional vocal performance (opera). She hopes to double major in international affairs.

Message from family: We are so proud of you Katie. Whatever you decide, the world is yours to explore!

Matthew Broome, West Potomac High School

Matthew will be attending George Mason University and majoring in computer engineering.

Message from family: Congratulations! We are so proud of all your accomplishments! We love you, Mom, Dad & Zachary

Ana Carina Murphy, T.C. Williams High School

Ana will attend Savannah of Art and Design for Fashion.

Message from family: Ana, we are so proud of you and very excited for a bright future fulfilling your career aspirations. Love you, Mom and Dad

Caley Zack, T.C. Williams High School

Caley will attend James Madison University.

Message from family: Congratulations Caley! The best is yet to come! Go Dukes!