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Dominion Ridge Academy Graduates Class of 2021
Dominion Ridge Academy, formerly Front Royal Christian School, is proud to announce that it celebrated its tenth graduating class Saturday, May 22, 2021. We join in celebrating the Class of 2021 graduates’ accomplishments and wish them well in their future endeavors.
Mason Hill received the DRA Service Award for more than 1400 community service hours, mostly within the Front Royal/Warren County area. Hill was also the recipient of the DRA Superintendent’s Award, being recognized for his character, service, and dedication. Sky Herndon received the Dual Enrollment Award for completing more than 20 credit hours in college classes. Abigail Richardson received the Staff-Parent Association Scholarship (SPA). Recognition for all four recognitions came with a monetary award as well.

From left to right: Keiley Tierney, Jonathan Derflinger, Alexandra Sauer, Mason Hill, Morgan Herndon and Abigail Richardson.
Keiley Brynn Tierney plans to attend Franciscan University. Jonathan Isaiah Derflinger plans to attend University of Mary Washington. Alexandra Marie Elizabeth Sauer graduated Summa Cum Laude and served as Valedictorian. Sauer plans to attend Franciscan University.
Mason Eli Hill plans to attend Universal Technical Institute. Morgan Sky Herndon graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Advanced Studies Diploma. She served as the 2021 Class President, and plans to attend NASCAR Technical Institute. Abigail Marie Richardson graduated Summa Cum Laude and served as Salutatorian. Richardson plans to attend Valley Forge Christian College.
Dominion Ridge Academy, is a Pre-K through 12th grade school in Front Royal, Virginia, that fosters your student’s innate learning potential. From special needs to gifted, Dominion Ridge is committed to the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of its students and mediates a sense of competence, confidence, and belonging. With a focus on the neuroeducation and social emotional learning, Dominion Ridge Academy meets the individual needs of students while fostering community and collaboration. Dominion Ridge provides the 21st century learner exceptional and challenging educational experiences, including college preparatory courses with a dual enrollment program with LFCC, Regent University, and other universities, as well as performing arts, life skills, and athletics. For more information, call the school at 540-635-6799 or visit dominionridgeacademy.com.
