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The ceremony presenter invited Brianna Brown—introduced as a 2014 graduate and the school's artistic specialist—to sing the national anthem. The presenter said Brown had since recorded and opened for national acts and had performed at local professional sports events.

Students from the senior showcase performed throughout the program. The instrumental showcase included senior Evelyn Bishop, who the presenter said had a 3.9 GPA, 95% attendance and had earned $72,500 in scholarships; she planned to attend Columbia College Chicago. Theater seniors Zona (Zana) Bell and Hania (Hinai) Dyson performed together after being selected for the senior showcase. Vocal major Gabrielle Harvey performed a solo and was described by the presenter as having a 95% attendance record, a 2.9 GPA and $136,000 in scholarships. The dance department presented multiple seniors, and individual dancers’ postsecondary plans and scholarships were noted by the presenter.

Visual-arts senior Ronald Kamaj presented a slideshow and spoke about his portfolio, gallery showings and freelance work; the presenter had earlier named him Early College Academy valedictorian. The ceremony combined the school's arts showcase tradition with formal recognitions and announcements about students’ next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Central VPA High School Graduation | May 17th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Central Visual and Performing Arts commencement featured performances from seniors across departments and an on-stage national-anthem performance by alumna Brianna Brown, who returned as the school's artistic specialist.","taxTitle","St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",13573,"location","Missouri","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6236528,"CBPA names valedictorians, honors students with national and program awards",1305,1895000,3200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3355998-4504941297b9ef8c00782f949d42f22b&start=1895&end=3200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3355998-4504941297b9ef8c00782f949d42f22b/thumbnail_1895000.jpg","/articles/6236528/Missouri/CBPA-names-valedictorians-honors-students-with-national-and-program-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236528-4e5d01a077987da5390d8062373573e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154298&Signature=TY8Ykum8ywKfu35ye0Lj5bE6VOQbUAbr~NrlGI6zefGmYG~uCflYJFiCZc47lWp0SVKS9rf13bkxuogkUniCM0UjiidFpuZ~j0qbnRv7UbC4j9aOkMxA8m5bBwIJj6tu9EmWNe3VWvsA2nhm710tEodg6ArNjSJYNV9WECRZfvyxYztS~BJFmU7Gm0DQNRIzL44LR9sT~X90blfItqxKGbkfHa3TWpBnpGad-Mp4DNKENdIfGD0sfWdlREgYkw9v7K~G7l1ccV8Fwqhq2LO1iZfqWH8zFEkOfQyGpahCts7bdrtPo8VdvZqUyQU5yonBAnkKAm3tS0vUKSPJe-ASQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Central Visual and Performing Arts High School recognized individual academic and arts honors at its commencement, naming valedictorians and inducting students into honor societies and specialized programs.

Officials announced two valedictorians: Ronald Kamaj for the Early College Academy and Eileen Duvan for the CBPA program. The ceremony noted specific student achievements, including Evelyn Bishop receiving the Quincy Jones Musicianship Award and induction of multiple seniors into the International Thespian Honor Society.

The presenter explained eligibility criteria for programs cited at the ceremony. For example, the A+ Schools Program requires a 95% cumulative attendance percentage, a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average, a proficient/advanced score on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, good citizenship and 50 hours of unpaid tutoring; successful completers may receive tuition and fee coverage for two years at a Missouri public community college or career technical school. Gateway’s Club 21 recognition requires an ACT score of 21 or higher. The Missouri Seal of Biliteracy recognizes proficiency in English and another world language across listening, reading, speaking and writing, and becomes part of a student’s transcript.

The ceremony also recognized perfect attendance and summarized various awards and honor cords for top students, including those in the class top 10 and members of the National Honor Society. Individual scholarship totals for some students were announced during introductions.","At commencement, Central Visual and Performing Arts High School recognized valedictorians and multiple student honors including National Thespian induction, A+ program completers, Gateway's Club 21 scores and the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy; the ceremony outlined program criteria for several awards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6236532,"CBPA seniors report about $6.8 million in scholarship offers; more than 80% accepted to college",0,5292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3355998-4504941297b9ef8c00782f949d42f22b&start=5292&end=5292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3355998-4504941297b9ef8c00782f949d42f22b/thumbnail_5292000.jpg","/articles/6236532/Missouri/CBPA-seniors-report-about-68-million-in-scholarship-offers-more-than-80-accepted-to-college","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236532-c47bcb031567b23cffa3738e4b8e6473/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154298&Signature=MaK2xbgo0cCNrzZ1a~lCL1R7vbjqN5i32UNSIGkCPfuQZjjikkoIVSJzci05eSOZCYDsxWQ3XeuYJMtrrFAsLwxQmqAel3Pgw7M0ymPVcK0AvD3dVd3Ig1-MrrhEybcjjI9PrlY4uOJNHQ86QLhO~BSyAyqizfksMgHV8ipcEZ8KuFcfYpO6zNaPNwAV3fGHT7ZQCpQpAS5g8ZwYPI2MvZKhVNbNsbLW43qNi0nKAwiRnbLDHFK1UGvFN62rGHQhBp-~lfJUkgvHbAQ3maQuNGzI7xuj72619LfRk3nU-9qHeKzqXUwM71VP~ww8SyK4FLYY8VnSAW~xVL5PuorLCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Central Visual and Performing Arts High School officials said graduates of the class of 2025 earned roughly $6.8 million in scholarship offers and that more than 80% of the class had been accepted to college for the fall.

The presenter told the audience the graduating class had earned a combined total of $6,800,000 in scholarships to date and that the school had recorded college acceptances for over 80% of graduates. The presenter also said students had earned nearly 30 college credits through dual-credit and Advanced Placement courses offered at the school.

The ceremony highlighted the Early College Academy (ECA), a dual-enrollment program with Saint Louis Community College. The presenter said four students in the ECA graduated with a high school diploma and an associate degree after attending classes on the Forest Park campus beginning in their junior year.

School staff listed a sampling of colleges students planned to attend, including Lincoln University, Clark Atlanta University, Truman State, Missouri Western, the University of Missouri–Kansas City and other local colleges, and said graduates planned to pursue a wide range of degrees from pre-med and nursing to music therapy and project management.

As part of scholarship recognition, the presenter also introduced individual scholarship totals for top students. For example, one valedictorian’s remarks referenced a scholarship package described as a “full ride” and other named students reported individual scholarship awards during their introductions.","School presenters at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School said the class of 2025 earned about $6.8 million in scholarships and that more than 80% of the graduating class had been accepted to college; the school also highlighted dual-credit and Early College Academy outcomes.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6236536,"Central Visual and Performing Arts presents posthumous diploma to family of Alexandria Bell",258,5454000,5712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3355998-4504941297b9ef8c00782f949d42f22b&start=5454&end=5712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3355998-4504941297b9ef8c00782f949d42f22b/thumbnail_5454000.jpg","/articles/6236536/Missouri/Central-Visual-and-Performing-Arts-presents-posthumous-diploma-to-family-of-Alexandria-Bell","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236536-a0971edf296714eb9b91ee1f4182c2b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154298&Signature=ShOfhNTj75~nTzUvlGvmrj2oAzMM8yxmKx-aStDuLVmsytg8DhXimw4usWy32Z9~pPsFL1PMG74FHoFBRH8W-8VvOzFv-pKZGQR1~nO8ru2RZD1CMQ2oFDN1~wy8R5AFbpULPTd6vN9cZUshrAUMEXMVgoAoOXfFddgVa~CpXOjbTnMt3ZpI6DqTlDCzWTR1vATTXOX0BHcOMtk6-PmdSFLyYNyhS4Iro9ET-MmUM4I8haL~umRwYoQe5kxhx-ja1dmkTneIUIE~FHM~h07GuUgFBCkdJmCtij8PmHb3zxcf088LE7BARrruMvcMuFGW6PRpNcru2c0uI8Ds2uOjqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Central Visual and Performing Arts High School presented a posthumous diploma to the family of senior Alexandria Bell during the school's commencement ceremony.

School officials described an empty chair placed at the ceremony as a symbol of Bell’s absence and the community’s loss. “We honor Alexandria today and always,” the school presenter said when announcing the diploma, and the diploma was presented to Bell’s mother, Shonta Acres.

The announcer said Bell was taken from the community in “a tragic and senseless act of violence” two years earlier and that the diploma recognizes her work and talent. The school asked the family to accept the diploma as a symbol of Bell’s dedication and the community’s support.

At the same ceremony, Gary Anselman came forward to certify the graduating class. “I hereby certify that the following students have completed the requirements of the Saint Louis Public Schools and the state they deserve for high school graduation,” Anselman said while certifying diplomas on behalf of the district.

The presentation of a posthumous diploma was ceremonial and did not include any formal board action recorded in the ceremony.","Central Visual and Performing Arts High School presented a posthumous diploma to the family of senior Alexandria Bell during its commencement ceremony, honoring the student two years after her death and noting the school's continued remembrance.","actionData","errors"]

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CBPA commencement highlights student showcases and alumni musician Brianna Brown singing anthem

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CBPA seniors report about $6.8 million in scholarship offers; more than 80% accepted to college

Central Visual and Performing Arts presents posthumous diploma to family of Alexandria Bell