New Mexico Connections Academy

Valedictorian: Jason Brenholdt and Kody Kamosa Salutatorian: Kylie Smith

Individual accomplishments and scholarships:

Valedictorian Jason Brenholdt of Albuquerque intends to become a fighter pilot after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy in 2021.

Kylie Smith of Santa Rosa, the senior class salutatorian, is graduating two years early. She plans to attend community college in the fall.

Track star Shalom Keller of Ruidoso recently took first place in four events at the 4A State Track & Field Championship, and will attend The University of New Mexico on a full-ride athletic scholarship.

Matthew Orlando of Rio Rancho played AAA ice hockey while attending NMCA and plans to play collegiate hockey while pursuing a degree in sports management.

Grace Simmons of Albuquerque plans to pursue a career in prosthetics and orthopedics.

Hannah Chadwell of Rio Rancho will attend Central New Mexico Community College and pursue a degree in veterinary medicine.

There is nothing more satisfying that watching our students succeed in the ways they had hoped, and for some, in ways they never thought they could. Online school affords our students the flexibility and personalized educational approach they need, and it is so exciting to play a role in the achievements of our accomplished students.” — Jodie Dean, principal