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Graduation season is always a special time at Christel House. And this year, joyful celebrations echoed from Indianapolis to Mexico to Jamaica as students marked major milestones in their academic journeys. From Jamaican sixth graders moving to their new high school, seasoned 12th grade students in Mexico and Indianapolis preparing for their next journey, and adult learners graduating from DORS in Indiana, the graduation ceremonies in each country reflected the power of perseverance, growth, and hope for the future.

In Indianapolis, the weekend was filled with excitement as Christel House Indianapolis schools celebrated their largest graduating classes to date. On Friday evening, more than 200 adult learners from Christel House DORS proudly received their high school diplomas—an inspiring testament to second chances proving it’s never too late to graduate. Just two days later, the celebrations continued as Christel House Indianapolis Watanabe High School honored its largest graduating class ever. This year’s senior class also included the first cohort of students from Christel House Academy West, marking a major milestone in the school’s growth.

Christel House Mexico celebrated the graduation of 60 high school students. As they received their diplomas, they closed one chapter with eyes set firmly on the future and hearts full of hope. And in a first, the Christel House Mexico Orchestra performed at a graduation ceremony. With 39 musicians—including violins, violas, and cellos—the group was backed up by a student choir, providing a powerful and emotional moment for everyone in attendance.

In Jamaica, in anticipation of their new high school’s opening this fall, 51 sixth graders beamed with pride as they stepped into their next chapter. The Transitional Ceremony honored the students, all of whom have been at Christel House since the school opened during the pandemic in 2020, as they enter 7th grade, the first year of high school in Jamaica. Families, teachers, and classmates gathered with music, speeches, and plenty of cheers.

Graduations at Christel House South Africa and Christel House India follow a different academic calendar, with South Africa celebrating at the end of the year and India holding ceremonies in the spring.

Congratulations to all our graduates on their incredible achievements. Whether they are moving up a grade or stepping into the wider world, the entire Christel House family is cheering them on. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see everything they will accomplish!