The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Class of 2015 Graduates Tonight

The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Class of 2015 will graduate tonight at 6:30 p.m. There will 358 graduates receiving diplomas. According to an email from the school district:

  • Almost 36 percent, or 128 of the seniors, will graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher
  • Ninety percent are continuing their education
    • 68 percent at a four-year school
    • 22 percent at a two-year school
    • Five students plan to join the military
  • There are 12 National Merit/Achievement Scholars, including five finalists
  • Members of the Class of 2015 will receive scholarships totaling more than $10 million over four years

Speaking tonight is student Francis Garvey. The poet-laureate is Erica Kushner.