CTK Celebrates 7th Graduating Class

On Thursday, June 7th, the Christ the King community gathered to celebrate the members of the Class of 2018, our 7th graduating class. Graduation is a wonderful day at CTK not only for the students, but also for their families, CWSP co-workers, supporters, and CTK teachers & staff - all having witnessed the hard work invested, obstacles overcome, and achievements realized by our graduating seniors, and excited for their bright and boundless futures.

  

Two student speakers shared how their experiences at CTK, helped shape them into confident young women ready for the next step - college in the fall.

 

Brianna '18, heading to Fisk University, spoke of coping with the loss of both of her parents while at CTK: "I tried to imagine what life would be like if I never walked into those doors back in 2014. I know that I would've felt stranded. I wouldn't be a part of the first generation in my family to attend college, I wouldn't be as prepared to be independent as I feel right now in this moment. But most importantly I wouldn't know what it's like to have a family outside of my home."

 

Valedictorian and future Loyola University Chicago student, Nakiya '18 shared how her persistence, sacrifices, academic focus, and faith in God helped her to achieve her goals. She closed her speech with, "We have much to be thankful for here at Christ the King. We have received a great education thanks to our administration and teachers. We are all prepared to move on and face whatever challenges that may come our way."