Mastery Schools proudly celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of the Class of 2025 as hundreds of students across our high schools in Philadelphia and Camden launch into bright futures. At Mastery, we believe success after high school can take many forms. Whether a student chooses to pursue a two- or four-year degree, enter a trade, serve in the military, or advance directly into the workforce, we are committed to ensuring they have the skills, confidence, and opportunities necessary to thrive. 

This year’s graduates are pursuing a wide array of postsecondary pathways–many with scholarships, certifications, or college credits already under their belts. Below, we highlight just a few of the extraordinary members of our Class of 2025.

Two- and four-year college pathway

• Rasheeda Henry (Simon Gratz High School) is a three-sport varsity athlete who completed 12 credits at La Salle University and Community College of Philadelphia (CCP). She was named a Lenfest scholar and will attend Penn State University to study Kinesiology.
• Jaedon Lord and Kareen Hawkins (Shoemaker Campus) are the first Mastery students to attend Kenyon College. They are recipients of the Kenyon Educational Enrichment Program Scholarship, which eliminates student loans and work-study requirements and offers an immersive summer experience.
• Diamond Saunders (Pickett Campus), another Lenfest Scholar, will also attend Penn State, with aspirations of entering the pediatric healthcare field. 
• Kwamire Carter (Lenfest Campus) will attend Northampton Community College to study Mortuary Science, with the goal of becoming a mortician and opening his own funeral home.
• Eten Anderson Jr. (Pickett Campus) is heading to Muhlenberg College, one of Mastery’s Affinity Partner institutions, to pursue his dream of launching a mental health-focused business.
• Elizabeth Polk (Hardy Williams High School), Class of 2025 Valedictorian with a 4.06 GPA, completed college coursework through dual enrollment and earned a full scholarship to Temple University.
• Rene Bermond (Thomas Campus) will attend the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, having been accepted during early decision. He looks forward to developing his skills in business and leadership.
• Journee Davis (Mastery High School of Camden) earned a full-ride scholarship to Boston University to continue her academic journey.
• A’aniyah Washington (Mastery High School of Camden) is celebrating her admission and commitment to Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black universities. 
• Emmanuel Kollie (Hardy Williams High School) received a $20,000 scholarship to La Salle University, where he will study Computer Technology.
• Markeisha Hutchinson (Pickett Campus) is graduating with her high school diploma and an associate’s degree thanks to the College Together dual enrollment program. She plans to continue her education to earn a bachelor’s degree and pursue a career in real estate.
• Amyiah Topping (Shoemaker Campus) won a full-ride scholarship through the prestigious Questbridge Match to Washington and Lee College and is planning to pursue a career in engineering.

Trade school and career training

• Triston Seales (Pickett Campus) will attend Williamson College of the Trades to study masonry. A proud Trinidadian, he hopes to build his skills to build sustainable housing in his home country.
• Marvin Martinez (Thomas Campus), a standout athlete, will attend Penn College of Technology, supported by a Lenfest Scholarship, and plans to join the soccer team.
• Darrel Jones (Hardy Williams High School) is entering the Welding Technology program at CCP’s Career and Advanced Technology Center, preparing for a hands-on, high-demand career.
• Edwin Borrero (Lenfest Campus) will attend the Automotive Training Institute to earn certifications in auto mechanics.
• Carlos Gordillo (Mastery High School of Camden) has been accepted to participate in a two-year Automotive Technology program at Camden Community College (CCC) that will prepare him to pursue employment in automotive trades.

Workforce entry

• Samiah Jones (Hardy Williams High School) is participating in an exciting dual enrollment pilot through Mastery’s Health Institute at Hardy in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She hopes to pursue a career as a sterile lab processing technician after graduation.
• Rahsaan “Buddy” Murphy (Simon Gratz High School) excelled in the Yoacap Pre-Apprenticeship Program and enrolled in career training through Mastery’s partnership with City College. He plans to pursue an apprenticeship or begin work with the City of Philadelphia after graduation.
• Eduardo Fernandez (Mastery High School of Camden) is enrolled in CCC’s Medical Assistant Program on a full scholarship and has secured full-time employment with Bayada Nurses.

Military service

• Jonathan Razo (Lenfest Campus) has enlisted in the United States Army and will begin his military career following graduation.

These graduates represent the heart of Mastery’s mission: to prepare students not just for graduation, but for a lifetime of opportunity and impact. As we close out the 2024-2025 school year, we applaud the Class of 2025 for their persistence, ambition, and vision for the future.