2026 Central Kitsap Schools Graduate Spotlights

Not only did Andrew walk at Barker Creek Community School’s graduation ceremony this past June, but he also walked at Olympic College’s graduation as a Running Start student receiving his Associate’s Degree. 

While Andrew finished his high school career as a high-achieving student, his path to success was far from easy. 

Originally from Tustin, California, Andrew moved to Bremerton in seventh grade and enrolled in Barker Creek’s Virtual Academy (BCVA). During his first few years in BCVA, Andrew lacked the motivation and time management skills to navigate a self-paced curriculum. 

“I just had to learn how to push myself,” Andrew said.

Andrew credits BCVA teacher Ms. King with helping him develop the skills and confidence he needed to succeed. With her support, he grew both academically and personally, transforming into a motivated and capable student. Seeing Andrew’s potential, his counselor, Mr. Warren encouraged him to challenge himself even further by enrolling in Running Start at Olympic College.

Today Andrew’s two graduation ceremonies serve as a reminder of how far he has come. The young student who once struggled with motivation leaves Barker Creek with a high school diploma, an associate’s degree, and the confidence to take on whatever comes next. 

Plans after graduation: Attending Olympic College. He plans on enrolling into the Surgical Technician program and later work in the healthcare field. 

Greatest accomplishment in CK Schools: Finishing his associate’s degree with Running Start and graduating from Barker Creek with a Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish. 

Favorite memory in CK Schools: The end of the year barbeque his freshman year at BCVA, particularly hanging out with Ms. King and catching up. 

A piece of advice that’s stuck out to him: Get your work done.  

Where he sees herself in 20 years: Hopefully married and still working as a surgical technician. 

Alexandria never knew her biological dad. They had met, but he was a distant figure in her life, and based on the stories that were told about him, she never wanted to have a connection.

Due to family turmoil back in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was mainly raised, Alexandria finally reached out to her dad. That reconnection brought her to Olympic High School, which was a very welcome development for her – it beat bouncing in between foster homes. 

Not only did she get the opportunity to develop a relationship with her father , it set her up at Olympic High School, an environment in which she thrived. Alexandria developed into a diligent student and was a member of Olympic’s National Honor Society. She also was an active member of OHS’ student body, most notably as the vice president of Key Club and a flutist in OHS’ band. 

She remembers her mom would tell her she wouldn’t graduate growing up. Not only did she walk at OHS’ graduation, but she did so with four cords around her neck. “A lot of my drive and motivation was to prove her wrong,” Alexandria said. 

Plans after graduation: Attending Olympic College. She wants to be a travel nurse because she wants to travel and help people along the way. 

Greatest accomplishment in CK Schools: Being in National Honor Society or being the vice president of OHS’ Key Club. 

Favorite memory in CK Schools: Playing in the flute for the OHS band during football and basketball games, 

A piece of advice that’s stuck out to her: “You have to make sure you can take care of yourself before you take care of other people.” 

Where she sees herself in 20 years: She hopes she traveled, saw the world, and started working on art again on the side. Most of all, she hopes she is happy.