On June 5, the Senior Class of Atlantic Christian School gathered at the Ocean City Tabernacle alongside their families, friends, and ACS teachers and staff for a memorable Baccalaureate reception and program. This event marked a significant moment for reflection on their educational journey.
The evening was filled with recognition as many students received accolades for their outstanding academic achievements, dedication to community service, commitment to physical fitness, and demonstration of Christian character.
We are grateful to the generous contributions from individuals, organizations, and businesses that totaled over $6,300 in scholarships and awards for our deserving students. These contributions came from esteemed supporters such as Scullville Bible Church, the Upper Township Business Association, Tee Off for Veterans, Mrs. Barbara Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. DeMario, Mr. George Quinn, the ACS Parent Teacher Fellowship, and Egg Harbor Township Committeeman Paul Hodson.
The Baccalaureate reception was not only a celebration of academic and personal achievements but also a testament to the supportive community that surrounds our students at Atlantic Christian School. Thank you to all contributors who generously supported our students with scholarships and awards.
Special Awards
- Christian Ministry Scholarship: $350.00 – Vera Huff
- Community Service Scholarship: $250.00 – Ryleigh Martin, Haven Sanchez
- Tee Off for Veterans Scholarship: $250.00 – Vera Huff
- The Garrett-Freeman Memorial Music and Art Scholarship: $500.00 – Ryleigh Martin
- Upper Township Business Association Scholarship: $500.00 – Zachary Fosbenner
- The Jonathan B. DeMario Memorial Science Award: $1000.00 – Andre (AJ) Gomez-Rugoff, Jr.
- Physics Team Awards: $250.00 – Evangelina Kim, Ryleigh Martin, Noelle Thompson, Gary Wyckoff
- The George and Carol Quinn Physics Award: $2000.00 – Zachary Fosbenner
- Academic Achievement Scholarship: $500.00 – Evangelina Kim (Valedictorian), Ryleigh Martin (Salutatorian)
- The 5:14 Scholarship: $250.00 – Evangelina Kim
- COMPASS Award: $250.00 – Vera Huff
- Parent Teacher Fellowship Scholarship: $500.00 – Ryleigh Martin; $250.00 – Haven Sanchez; $100.00 – Noelle Thompson
ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Awards
- Zachary Fosbenner – Academics, Christian Service
- Noah Gibbs – Academics, Leadership, Athletics, Christian Service
- Madeline Haag – Academics
- Vera Huff – Academics, Leadership, Fine Arts
- Emmanuel Johnson – Academics, Athletics, Christian Service
- Rebecca Kelley – Academics, Athletics
- Evangelina Kim – Academics, Leadership, Fine Arts, Athletics
- Ryleigh Martin – Academics, Leadership, Fine Arts, Christian Service
- Haven Sanchez – Academics, Leadership, Athletics
- Noelle Thompson – Academics, Leadership
Honors: overall GPA for the 2023-2024 school year of 3.5 or higher
- Mia Bohan
- Andre Gomez-Rugoff
- Kennedy Vasquez
- Malachi Vasquez
- Gary Wyckoff
Highest Honors: overall GPA for the 2023-2024 school year of 3.8 or higher
- Kaia Barbour
- Lukas Benson
- Angelina Casagrande
- Zachary Fosbenner
- Noah Gibbs
- Madeline Haag
- Vera Huff
- Emmanuel Johnson
- Rebecca Kelley
- Evangelina Kim
- Ryleigh Martin
- Haven Sanchez
- Louis Spirko
- Noelle Thompson
- Cadence Warren
Subject Awards:
- Bible: Vera Huff, Evangelina Kim, Ryleigh Martin
- Anatomy & Physiology: Angelina Casagrande, Madeline Haag
- Marine Science: Lukas Benson
- Physics: Zachary Fosbenner
- Psychology: Zachary Fosbenner, Evangelina Kim
- Civics/Economics: Vera Huff
- AP Calculus: Evangelina Kim, Ryleigh Martin, Noelle Thompson
- Statistics: Evangelina Kim
- Consumer Math: Madeline Haag
- AP Language & Composition: Evangelina Kim, Noelle Thompson
- British Literature: Honors – Vera Huff / CP – Zachary Fosbenner
- PE: Evangelina Kim, Zachary Fosbenner
Physical Fitness Awards:
- National (Awarded to the top 50th percentile): Angelina Casagrande, Madeline Haag, Noelle Thompson
- Presidential (Awarded to the top 80th percentile): Kaia Barbour, Emmanuel Johnson, Rebecca Kelley, Evangelina Kim, Ryleigh Martin, Haven Sanchez, Kennedy Vasquez
