Prep School Class of 2022 Graduation
The 61st graduating class of the USAFA Prep School held their graduation ceremony in the Arnold Hall Theater. Friends and families gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2022.
The award ceremony featured a speech from the graduating USAFA Cadet First Class and "Top Preppie" Zachary Phillips. He gave the graduating class words of wisdom and encouragement.
USAFA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, who graduated from the Academy in 1986, served as the guest speaker. He delivered an inspirational speech that helped guide the graduates on the next stage of their journey.
The ceremony also recognized graduates who won awards. The candidates who won awards are listed below:
Top Cadet Candidate in English
Aidan Corcoran
Top Cadet Candidate in Mathematics
Nathan Goethal
Top Cadet Candidate in Science
Payton Wade
The Most Improved Cadet Candidate in Academics
Kahleia Salcedo
The Outstanding Cadet Candidate in Academics
Bryce Leapart
The Outstanding Male Cadet Candidate in Fitness
Brenden Barnes
The Outstanding Female Cadet Candidate in Fitness
Ricky Fetterolf
The Outstanding Male Cadet Candidate in Athletics
Rytis Petraitis
The Outstanding Female Cadet Candidate in Athletics
Emily Adams
The Outstanding Military Cadet Candidate
Aidan Corcoran
The Outstanding Character Development Award
Jonas Grubb
The Overall Outstanding Cadet Candidate
Hunter Saenz
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After the ceremony, a reception was held for graduates and their families in the Arnold Hall Ballroom. This concludes WebGuy's coverage of the Prep School class of 2022. We look forward to the incoming class at the Prep School in July.
To view photos from the graduation ceremony and reception, go to CLASSES > Prep School > Prep Grad Week. Set your sort order from Oldest to Newest. Photos begin near the end of page 2.
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Prep School Class of 2022 Graduation Photos