Congratulations to the Penn Charter Class of 2024, which celebrated its Commencement on Saturday, June 8 on Maguire Field surrounded by family, friends, faculty and staff.
During the ceremony, the 108 seniors heard remarks from student speakers Mac Haines and Payton Handler as well as Head of School Karen Warren Coleman. Trustee Mark Hecker OPC '99 led a scripture reading followed by silent worship in the manner of Friends. Senior class clerk Owen Miner presented the Senior Class Gift, Coleman presented the Phi Beta Kappa Award to Alexandra Will (given to the student outstanding in scholarship in the graduating class), and Alumni Society President Michelle Chaitt OPC '00 presented the PC Alumni Society Senior Award to Elizabeth Choate (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 and the Penn Charter Commencement Band performing "In My Life" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, followed by the Penn Charter alma mater.
View the 2024 Commencement webpage, which includes a highlight video, photos to view and download on Penn Charter's Flickr or to purchase from Barksdale Photography, and the livestream recording of the full ceremony.
Congratulations, Class of 2024! We are so proud of you!
