Congratulations to the Penn Charter Class of 2026!
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Congratulations to the Penn Charter Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the Penn Charter Class of 2026! The celebration commenced in the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center, as our graduating seniors, surrounded by family, friends, faculty and staff, celebrated their Penn Charter journey.
Paul Hough OPC '77, clerk of the Board of Trustees, led a scripture reading followed by silent worship in the manner of Friends. Student speakers followed, including Rainer Malhotra and Mireille Ohemeng.
Jack Kraemer, senior class clerk, presented the Senior Gift. Head of School Karen Warren Coleman presented the Phi Beta Kappa Award to Jack Kraemer and Rainer Malhotra (given to the student outstanding in scholarship in the graduating class), and Alumni Society President Edward Morris III OPC '94 presented the PC Alumni Society Senior Award to Rainer Malhotra (given to a senior who on qualification of scholarship, character, leadership and athletic ability exemplifies the best PC type).
After the presentation of diplomas, the ceremony ended with Quakers Dozen performing "In My Life" by Lennon and McCartney, followed by the Penn Charter alma mater performed by the Quakers Dozen and Penn Charter Commencement Band.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you!
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