Clark Advanced Learning Center Commencement Recognizes 2021 Graduates

May 17, 2021 Melanie Coppola

Stuart, FL— Eighty-eight high school seniors graduated from the Clark Advanced Learning Center on Saturday, May 15, with a head start on college, expertise in the latest technology, and real-world experience gained through internships within the local community. Two of three graduates (66%) also earned Associate Degrees from Indian River State College (IRSC).

Three students at Clark Advanced Learning Center Commencement sitting in socially distanced chairs talking and smiling.

Clark advanced learning center graduates sitting in seats during commencement with decorated cap in middle that says class of 2021.

Mother hugging daughter with a smile on her face as her daughter just graduated high school.

Two female clark advanced learning center graduates pose together smiling after commencement.

Excited graduate turns tassel as she crosses the stage at the Clark Advanced Learning Center 2021 commencement.

Three high school students laugh together at their high school graduation.

Image of high school graduation cap decorated with saying "the one where they graduate" on a purple background like the show Friends.

Clark advanced learning center graduate embracing a close friend or family member.

2021 graduate poses with Dr. Moore for a picture as he crosses stage for commencement.

Clark Advanced Learning Center Class of 2021 graduates walk to take their seats at the commencement.

2021 clark advanced learning center graduate shakes hands with John Millay as she receives her diploma

2021 clark advanced learning center graduate poses on stage with principal and diploma smiling big.

In the past school year, graduates have logged more than 3,400 hours of time working with 65 local business partners. Clark seniors also engaged in diverse service-learning and community projects, accumulating over 9,000 hours of service throughout their high school years.

“Our seniors have once again risen to the challenge," shares Debbie Kohuth, Clark Advanced Learning Center Principal. "We are so proud of this amazing and resilient group of students, and they serve as an inspiration to all future Clark graduates.”

Collectively Clark seniors have been offered a total of more than $2 million in scholarships to help them as they pursue higher education. More than $280,000 was awarded in local community scholarships; over $564,000 in Bright Futures Scholarships; and more than $1.3 million in scholarship opportunities from various institutional, state and national organizations. Additionally, many seniors received local, state, and national honors and recognition.

About the Clark Advanced Learning Center

Clark Advanced Learning Center—a public charter high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors—is among the top-scoring Treasure Coast schools based on Florida’s school grading system and among the top 20 high schools in all of Florida. Clark has been designated a Grade "A" school by the State of Florida for 12 consecutive years and is recognized as a High-Performing Charter School and a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education. Conveniently located at the Chastain Campus of Indian River State College in Stuart, and organized in partnership with the Martin County School District, Clark students can take full advantage of the resources of a college campus and earn tuition-free college credits through dual enrollment at IRSC.