The International Leadership Charter High School Class of 2025 Graduation Cohort XVI was a celebration in recognition of our amazing young scholars who worked extremely hard and aimed high. It was an honor to have the President of the University of College of Mount Saint Vincent, Dr. Susan Burns who participated in our ceremony to provide greetings to our school community and congratulate the Class of 2025.

Our Class Salutatorian Samara Zatari who graduated with 24 college credits is on her way to study Neuro Science at Manhattanville University. Our Valedictorian Yadiel Cruz earned 34 College Credits and will be attending Northeastern University with plans to study computer science and engineering. They both represented their class with honor and delivered inspirational speeches to a full auditorium at the University of Mount Saint Vincent.

Among the highlights, was the special message from two of our alumni who both recently graduated from The City College of New York. Both Brandon G Aquino and Istou Jobateh were amazing and delivered motivational remarks with graduates and shared their successful college experience as they embark upon their careers.

It was a privilege to award 5 graduates with the First in Family Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. Congratulations to Milagros Manzueta, Selorm “Kiki”, Santiago Paredes, Mamadou Sylla and Braulio Perez Bevanda.
This scholarship award was made possible with the proceeds from my book “The Fight for Equity in the Bronx”. This would not have been possible without your support and purchases All purchases that will continue to go towards this scholarship fund.