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.