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Culpeper County High School and Eastern View High School Celebrate the Class of 2025

CULPEPER, VA – May 17, 2025

Last week, both Culpeper County High School (CCHS) and Eastern View High School (EVHS) celebrated their graduating seniors with multiple events, including convocation, where scholarships were awarded and the top students were recognized, a Top 20 Dinner, and the celebrations concluded with each school’s Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly celebrated the graduating Class of 2025 in two simultaneous ceremonies held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. Culpeper County High School (CCHS) and Eastern View High School (EVHS) honored the accomplishments and future paths of their seniors during heartfelt and inspiring commencement exercises.

At EVHS, CCPS Division Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads delivered congratulatory remarks to the 379 graduates and their families. Across town at CCHS, CCPS Executive Director of Human Resources Michelle Metzgar addressed the 284-member graduating class.  

Each ceremony included inspiring student speeches. At CCHS, Rosario Uribe reflected on his high school journey with remarks titled “Small Actions, Big Impact” and Elizabeth Wynkoop spoke about “Asking the Right Questions.”  At EVHS, Joselin Flores shared a heartfelt message that she called, “The Other Side of the Blanket” and Abigail Brown expressed her thoughts in a message called “Thank You High School.” 

CCPS Graduates By the Numbers

Culpeper County High School Class of 2025

  • Total Graduates: 284

  • Entering the Workforce: 87

  • Military Service: 13

  • Attending 2-Year Colleges, Nursing, Trade, or Technical Schools: 95

  • Attending 4-Year Colleges or Universities: 89

  • Career & Technical Education Diploma Seal Recipients: 271

  • Industry Credential or State License Earners: 232

  • Graduates Earning College Credit: 100 students with a total of 2,168 credits earned

  • Associate Degrees Awarded: 13

Eastern View High School Class of 2025

  • Total Graduates: 379

  • Entering the Workforce: 116

  • Military Service: 17

  • Attending 2-Year Colleges, Nursing, Trade, or Technical Schools: 129

  • Attending 4-Year Colleges or Universities: 117

  • Career & Technical Education Diploma Seal Recipients: 369

  • Industry Credential or State License Earners: 313

  • Graduates Earning College Credit: 100 students with a total of 2,577 credits earned

  • Associate Degrees Awarded: 34

These impressive statistics reflect the division’s commitment to preparing every student for success beyond high school, whether that path leads to employment, enlistment, or continued education.

“Please use what you have learned with us as a base upon which you build your future. This learning base, along with the continued support of your family, your friends, and your faith, will get you far in life,”  said Dr. Brads at EVHS. “I wish each of you much success and happiness in your future endeavors,” he concluded.  

Culpeper County Public Schools congratulates all members of the Class of 2025 and wishes them success as they embark on their next chapters.

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decorated graduation cap, blue  flowers with gold text A Sweet Ending to a New Beginning