The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Torrington Christian Academy holds graduation
TORRINGTON — Torrington Christian Academy held its 44th graduation ceremony June 3 at the school at 387 New Harwinton Road.
Graduates included Valedictorian Hannah Joy Hausman of Torrington, Layla Rebecca Goodworth of Terryville, Gabriela Elise Resto of Barkhamsted, Elizabeth Anne Matozzo of Watertown, Kiara Joy Kelly of Waterbury, Salutatorian Emma Gabrielle Dingwell of Litchfield and John Solomon Lilley of Northfield.
According to a statement, Hausman plans to attend Northwestern Connecticut Community College and study early childhood education.
Goodworth plans to attend college and pursue a career in nursing or childcare services.
Resto will attend Northwestern Connecticut Community College, to pursue a career as a veterinary technician or in farming.
Matozzo plans to attend Naugatuck Valley Community College and pursue a career in digital arts technology in graphics and animation.
Kelly plans to attend Valor Christian College in Columbus, OH, for which she has received the Tasha Cobbs-Leonard Valor Music Scholarship and will pursue a career in music and worship ministry.
Dingwell will attend college and pursue a career in the field of medicine or law, in particular the areas of psychology or forensics.
Lilley plans to work for Best-Way Roofing located in Waterbury.
Mayor of Torrington Elinor Carbone was a guest and speaker at the June 3 ceremony. Assistant Pastor and TCA Upper School Bible and History teacher Reverend Mark Cernero joined Head of School and Lead Pastor Reverend Clark Hausman, reading the seniors' biographies, and presenting diplomas.
The guest speaker was James Lilley, Jr, a TCA alumnus and recent graduate of Northpoint Bible College in Haverhill, MA.
Hausman said, “This year's graduates embody the servant leadership modeled by Jesus Christ. The education they have received has equipped them with the knowledge to pursue their callings and dreams, but it is their love for Christ and willingness to serve others that will cause them to be men and women who impact the world and make it a better place. I look forward to watching their stories unfold.”
Assistant Principal Dorothy Cernero said, "We are so very proud of each of our graduates and our prayers go with you. Remember graduates, God will never lead you where His grace will not keep you. Let God's word be your compass for life."
Torrington Christian Academy is a small private Christian school, Pre-K-12, founded in 1978. “We are deeply committed to our community, investing in one family at a time as we partner with parents to help children achieve their greatest potential. Our highly qualified educators come from a variety of denominational backgrounds but are unified by one common goal: creating a safe place where your child is well-loved and well-instructed,” according to the website. “The school and its church, Torrington First Assembly of God, have a heart for serving the local community and reaching others for Christ. In the past two years, enrollment has doubled in size and there is a waiting list for several of the grade levels.”
For more information, go to www.tcact.org or www.facebook.com/torringtonchristian