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"My greatest hope is that my students leave my classroom knowing they are loved, that they matter, and that their lives have purpose."

— Spotlight Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Derek Tharp (AR '24)

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Milestones

Brian Allman (WV '19) Elected President of the West Virginia Council for the Social Studies
Brian Allman (WV '19)
Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24) Honored with the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award
Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24)

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"Success, to me, is knowing that students feel welcomed and excited to come to school."

— Spotlight Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Dallas DeWeese (MO '24)
Assistant Principal

In Memoriam

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