LUDLOW, Vt. – The Expeditionary School at Black River (ESBR) joyously celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on June 12. Students, staff, family, board members past and present, and friends were in attendance. The ceremony was officiated by Head of School Mike Kell.
Azaiah Allen attended River Valley Technical Center for health sciences. In the fall, Allen will be a freshman at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., studying nursing. He aims to become a licensed nurse practitioner.
Elio Ozean attended River Valley Technical Center for criminal justice. Ozean is interested in pursuing forensic anthropology and is also considering architecture.
This year, the school awarded the first Julie Abraham Scholarship of $500 to Allen. Abraham was a former board member who passed away from cancer in March of this year. Her husband, George, presented the scholarship.
As a choice high school, ESBR is open to students from Ludlow and surrounding areas in Vermont. We welcome students who are seeking an education that blends strong academics, creativity, and real-world learning. For more information, contact Kell at mkell@esblackriver.org or 802-228-3727, or visit www.esblackriver.org.