Patch Honors Prince William Graduates: Congrats Class Of 2020

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Virginia Patch wants to provide a way to share the achievements of our graduates at high schools across Prince William County, 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 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 at high schools across Prince William County:

Giovanny Ramirez, Freedom High School, Woodbridge

Giovanny will be continuing his education at Northern Virginia Community College.

Message from the family: Gio, we are so proud of you. We love you!

Chancellor Hollingsworth, Osbourn High School, Manassas

Chancellor will be attending Howard University on a full athletic scholarship. He will major in Marketing/Art.

Message from the family: Chance, we are extremely proud of you! The family loves you and we pray for future success. May God continue to bless you!!!!!

Eric Sledge, Stonewall Jackson High School (3.9 GPA), Manassas

In the fall, Eric is attending Claflin University (Orangeburg, SC) to play baseball. He will be majoring in Computer Engineering. He has been admitted to The Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College at Claflin.

Message from the family: Congratulations son on your graduation! We are extremely proud of you. Thank you for being the best son parents could ask for. We know the future that lies ahead of you will be just as bright as you are. Keep shining and keep preserving. Whatever it is you want to be, do, or have; we know you will achieve it. Wishing you the best as you start a new challenge in life! Love you, Mom and Dad

Alia Wiggins, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

Alia will be attending James Madison University majoring in Accounting with a minor in Special Education. She is also a member of the Dance Team.

Message from the family: Alia, I am so proud of all of your accomplishments. You set your mind to something and you do it. I will truly miss you, but I know you are headed to do great things at JMU. Always remember I will support you no matter what. Love, Mom

Kayla Legette, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

Attending Northern Virginia Community College prior to choosing a 4-year university.

Message from the family: Kayla, you are an amazing young woman and a wonderful daughter. I am so proud of what you have accomplished to date and I can't wait to see what you can do in the future. Reach for the stars baby girl and I know you will reach them! Love Mom

Joseph Mihalek, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

Joseph will be attending trade school.

Message from the family: We are all so proud of you! You did it! We love you! Mom, Dad, Jessica, and the clan.

Cydney Wyatt, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

Cydney will be attending Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Computer Animation.

Message from the family: Cydney, we are all SO proud of you!!!

Madison Faith Pettit, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

Madison will be studying vocal performance in the commercial music program at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.

Message from the family: This is only the beginning for you. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what is in store for you.

Jack Stinson, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

Jack will be attending NOVA for a semester and then undecided (JMU, VCU or CNU).

Message from the family: Jack, we are so very proud of you and saddened at the same time for your Senior year to be cut short. Keep your head high!! You did it!! We love you!! Mom, Dad, Reid, James, Diane, Mark, and the rest of the family clan!!

LauraChioma Jones, Charles Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas

LauraChioma will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University for Communication Arts and Occupational Therapy

Message from family: To our CFPA Scholar and Honors graduate: nothing can dull your shine. Nothing can dim your light. May you always find the good and continue to lead others toward it. We love you!

Aaron M., Osbourn Park High School, Manassas

Aaron will be attending George Mason University

Message from the family: Congratulations, Aaron! We’re so proud of you!

Ryan Paul, Osbourn Park High School, Manassas

Ryan will be attending Virginia Tech, majoring in Business Managment and Business Marketing.

Message from the family: We are so very proud of you!!!! You have truly grown into a DYNAMIC leader. We are excited for you and your future.

Seth Cabrera, Osbourn Park High School, Manassas

Seth will be attending James Madison University to study nursing.

Message from the family: We are so proud of your accomplishments and although this chapter has come to an end, a new journey is ahead of you. We love you very much and look forward to what your future holds for you. Mom, Matt, Leilani and Austin.

Aaron D. Washington, Osbourn Park High School, Manassas

Aaron will be continuing his education in the fall.

Message from the family: Congratulations Aaron! We are so very proud of you. We can now close this chapter and move on to the next. Sky is the limit. Love you much, Mom and Dad.

Jackson Mackert, Osbourn Park High School, Manassas

Jackson earned a scholarship to study mining engineering at West Virginia University.

Message from the family: We are so proud of all that you have overcome to get here. The sky is the limit and we can’t wait to watch you soar!! Love, Mom & Dad, little cheese and Connor.

Blair Rubach, Osbourn High School, Manassas

Blair will be attending James Madison University, Major-Computer Science, Minor-Dance

Message from the family: Blair, we are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Congratulations and keep dreaming big! We love you!

Warren K. Jones, Jr., Osbourn High School, Manassas

Warren will be attending Radford University, majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Message from the family: We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. The sky is the limit for you. We LOVE You!!

Dylan Felt, Osbourn High School, Manassas

Dylan will be attending George Mason University in the fall.

Message from the family: Congratulations Dylan! We are so incredibly proud of you in every way and we love you so much! Love, Mom, Dad & Heather

Luke Spall, Osbourn High School, Manassas

Luke will be attending St. Vincent College

Message from the family: We are proud of your choices! Always be true to yourself, Luke.

Evie Valenti, Manassas Park High School, Manassas Park

Evie will be attending Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. to major in Marine Science.

Message from the family: We are so incredibly proud of you, baby girl. You are an amazing young woman with the strength, focus, and determination to do anything you want. Reach for the stars and don't ever hold back because you are bright enough to touch them!

Eli Gibson, Manassas Park High School, Manassas Park

Eli will be attending NOVA to pursue his Certificate in Culinary Arts. He wants to be a chef and pursue his other passion in Music.

Congratulations Eli!! We are so very proud of you. You persevered and stayed focused to finish. Not even the current circumstances could stop you!! Pursue your dreams son with integrity, passion, dignity, and humility. If you keep God first in your life and add those characteristics, it's a recipe for success. C/O 2020-Clear Vision and Acuity

Love Always, Gibson Nation (Dad, Mom, Brien, Nickel, Reece, and Joshua)

Cydney Grace Gulseth, Manassas Park High School, Manassas Park

Cydney will be attending Millersville University in Pennsylvania.

Message from the family: And now go and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. So long as your desire to explore is greater than your desire to not screw up, you're on the right track. A life oriented toward discovery is infinitely more rewarding than a life oriented toward not blowing it. As you approach the world with your knowledge and experience, and as you choose opportunities, always remember to lean toward what scares you and if at first you feel uncomfortable, then you probably made the right choice. Where there is comfort, there is no growth. And don’t worry if we do not approve of your choices. In our benign self-absorption, I believe we have given you a gift; a particular form of independence, for you do not owe the previous generation anything. In life, sweetie, there is no safety net except for self-belief. It will NEVER let you down. You make us so very proud. You are already wise. You know things that many don’t know until later in life. You value family, you ask hard questions, you don’t rush to conclusions, you embody grace, and you choose to see past others flaws even when it comes at your expense. You are your ancestor’s wildest dreams! Daddy says, “Crushed it lil sip!”

Tyler Weaver, Manassas Park High School, Manassas Park

Tyler will be joining the U.S. Army.

Message from the family: Congratulations Tyler! Go forth and conquer your dreams! We have never doubted that you will succeed in whatever you set your sights on! We are proud of you! With Love, Mom and Dad

Logan Aaron Norris, Manassas Park High School, Manassas Park

Logan will be pursuing his certifications in IT and joining the workforce.

Message from the family: Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go. But do not forget to enjoy the journey.

Trinity Sloan, Battlefield High School, Haymarket

Trinity will be attending College to pursue Cybersecurity

Message from the family: I am sooo proud of all your accomplishments and the awesome adult you have become. Continue to thrive and reach amongst the stars!

Alexander "Chino" Vera, Battlefield High School, Haymarket

Chino will be attending Virginia Military Institute (VMI) on a swim scholarship.

Message from the family: Congratulations Chino after just two years in VA you have made a name for yourself and swim record for Battlefield. Now you are on to pursue a great career. All the best to you at VMI.

Nyree M.L. Brown, Battlefield High School, Haymarket

Nyree will be joining Virginia Tech's Class of 2024 in the fall. She plans to pursue a major in Mechanical Engineering and has committed to join VT's Corps of Cadets in the Air Force ROTC track. She is also a lovely cellist who plans to continue nurturing her love for musicianship and performing in the future.

Message from the family: So, so proud to witness all your accomplishments from courses, GPA, Orchestra concerts, involvement with clubs and volunteer work.

Message from the family: Please know that you mom and dad, extended family and friends, church family and neighbors wish you a PROSPEROUS future (Spirit, Soul, and Body). -Love Mom

Jordan Radford, Battlefield High School, Haymarket

Jordan will be attending Virginia Wesleyan University to major in Sport & Recreation Management and play basketball.

Message from the family: JRad, your family is extremely proud of you! We know you will continue to do great things! We love you! Dad, Mom, and Sydney

Alex Ward, Battlefield High School, Haymarket

Alex will be continuing his education in pursuit of a degree in Architecture/Engineering.

Message from the family: Congratulations, Alex! We are always very proud of you. Continue to be true to yourself and a leader of your peers. #bethechange

Bronco Deeds, Brentsville District High School, Nokesville

Bronco will be attending VA Tech to study Turf Management

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

Michayla McMcIntyre, Patriot High School, Nokesville

Michayla will be attending VCU

Message from the family: We are so proud of you and excited for your next great adventure! We love you!

Kyle Galloway, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge

Kyle will be attending Radford University

Message from the family: Congratulations, Kyle. We are so proud of you! Mom, Dad and Katie

Jenny DiTanna, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge

Jenny will be attending Emory and Henry College this fall. She was awarded an Art Scholarship during the Juried HS Art Exhibition in February 2019, as well as other scholarships and merit awards. She will also be joining the Emory and Henry Women's Soccer Team as well, after playing for Prince William Courage for over 10 years. She will be majoring in Special Education, with a minor in Studio Art Portfolio, in hopes to incorporate her athletic and art skills to those special kids.

Message from the family: Jenny, your family is so proud of you! Every goal you set for yourself, you have met, or surpassed it! You came into this world during a time of 9/11, and will be graduating high school during a pandemic! You are strong, resilient, and have always stayed focused on your future, friends, and family! Congrats Class of 2020, you guys have preserved, and for that you should be proud! We love you, Mom, dad, and Jaclyn

Taylor Amir Quarles, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge

Taylor will be attending Old Dominion University with an intended major in Biology

Message from the family: Taylor, Continue 2 Be Great! Your two little sisters, Mommy, and Daddy are so proud of you and we can't wait to support you and watch you blossom in your next chapter of life.

Elizabeth Raymo, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge

Elizabeth will be attending James Madison University

Message from the family: Congratulations! We are so proud of what you have accomplished and know you will do great in whatever the future has in store for you.

Kaniya Robinson, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge

Kaniya will be enlisting in the Air Force.

Message from the family: Congratulations to my graduating senior Kaniya Robinson. She is not only a graduate, she is an athlete, and she is big in her community. I very proud of my daughter and I’m excited to see her achievements in the future!!!!

Felicia Anne Hernandez, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge

Felicia will be attending ODU and majoring in Marine biology

You made it though babygirl! Mom and Dad and the rest of the family are so very proud of you. The sky is the limit. I love you!!! "Look at you now.”

Destiny Priestly, Gar-Field High School, Woodbridge

Destiny has accepted a positio

n as a 2nd year Recruiting Intern I position at DCS Corp. and will start online classes to pursue a degree in Accounting!

Message from the family: Destiny Marie, I want you to know mommy is beyond proud of you & all your accomplishments you have made thus far! I know you will be successful in all that you put your mind to! You are the epitome of strength, perseverance, integrity, & love! I love you beyond words & this next chapter of your life will be the best! The sky's the limit! Be smart, be safe, be you, stay focused, smile always, & live your life to the fullest! I LOVE YOU Mookie !!!

Cole O'Connor, Gar-Field High School, Woodbridge

Cole will be attending Christopher Newport University.

Message from the family: We are all extremely proud of you Cole - Grandma & Grandpa O'Connor
Congratulations and I'm so excited for you to engage in the next chapter of your life. - Love, Mom

Abdul Gafaru Fasasi Jr., Gar-Field High School, Woodbridge

He will be attending a two-year college before transferring to complete his four years studies. He will be studying Information Technology.

Message from family: Congratulations to My Beloved Son. May the Angel of God continue to guard your steps and lead you on as you achieve your dreams. God bless you. -Mommy

Joseph Varias, CD Hylton High School, Woodbridge

Joseph will be going to bootcamp and Advanced Individual Training. He is in the Army Reserves. Joseph will then attend Liberty University in its engineering/pilot program.

Message from the family: Your family couldn't be prouder of all your accomplishments. We know your future will be amazing. God has such big plans for you! We love you!!

Brianna Guevara, CD Hylton High School, Woodbridge

Brianna will be attending the University of Virginia and plans to major in Political Science.

Message from the family: Congratulations Brianna!! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work and dedication. We know you’ll continue to do amazing things and we wish you the best. With love, Mom and Dad (Sandra Martinez and Enio Guevara)

Zion Keyon Williams, CD Hylton High School, Woodbridge

Zion will be attending Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. He plans to major in Animal science.

Message from the family: Congratulations you deserve the world now go out and make it better we love you Mom, Dad & the Family

Billy Benson, CD Hylton High School, Woodbridge

Billy is planning to attend Northern Virginia Community College before transferring to a four-year school.

Message from the family: Billy, we are so proud of you. We have enjoyed watching you grow into the smart, funny, kind and tall young man you have become! We will cherish our memories of every school field trip, band concert and of course every minute spent cheering for you on the baseball field. It’s bittersweet to see it end, but we can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds. We love you so much!! - Mom and Dad

Madisyn Sarvis, CD Hylton High School, Woodbridge

Madisyn will be attending Christopher Newport University, majoring in Biology in hopes of becoming a Marine Biologist.

Message from the family: Congratulations Madisyn! From your first day of school to the last, you've made us extremely proud. Your kind heart and smile have been "you" since you were born. Thanks for being the best daughter parents could ask for. We know you will be successful at whatever it is you choose to do. Our wish for you is to continue that kindness in all you do. Stay true to yourself, and remember we are always just a phone call away! We love you, Mom and Dad.

Kaleigh Moffett, CD Hylton High School, Woodbridge

Kaleigh will be attending Northern Virginia Community College in the fall where she will study Forensic Science. She plans to transfer to a four-year university after two years of study at NOVA.

Message from the family: Kaleigh, we are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We know your hard work and dedication will continue at NOVA, and after college. Stay focused and you will be able to accomplish anything! Your future is bright! We love you, and we are excited for your next chapter in life! Love, Mom, Dad and Dave

Makayla Dineen, Forest Park High School, Woodbridge

Makayla will be attending VCU for Social Work Degree

Message from the family: Makayla we are all so proud of you. You have worked so hard and come so far.Continue to reach for the stars babygirl the world is yours. We all love you!

Shelby D. Tashjian, St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Potomac Shores

Shelby will be attending Roanoke College. She will be studying criminology, psychology and sociology. Her career goal is to work in the FBI in the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Message from the family: With Love from your family. Shelby, congratulations on all of your accomplishments! You have so many family & friends that are so Proud of You! May God continue to Bless you and guide you as you go out into the world to do Great things!

To All the 2020 Graduates, You will be Remembered in History!

Miguel Garcia, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Potomac Shores

Miguel will be attending James Madison University and will study Nursing.

Message from the family: Miguel, we are so proud of your high school accomplishments and wish you the best in your college years. Love, mom and dad

Ryan Wall, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Potomac Shores

Ryan will attend Villanova University, School of Business Class of 2024

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

Jennifer B. Bonilla Manzanares, Freedom High School, Woodbridge

Jennifer will be attending college

Message from the family: We're proud of you!

Jamia Slaughter, Potomac Senior High School, Dumfries

Jamia is going to college

Message from Jamia: Woo I’m finished

You can find the the form here if you'd like to add your graduate. Patch will be updating this form until May 31.