- May 22, 2026
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Sean Storr, Dylan Campbell and Alex DiPaolo were excited to graduate.
Sherlyn Cruz and Nicholas De Moraes proudly wore stoles for their involvement in Student Government Association.
Ja'Zyiah Fedrick Anderson, Azariah Williams, Zaniya Dinkins and Danielle Lockhart spent time laughing and dancing before the ceremony.
Teachers and staff joined the seniors in the tradition of praying for the seniors before the graduation ceremony.
Patty Johnson prayed for the Class of 2026.
Ludmila Cassapian and Soleil Hughes prayed for the graduates.
With tassels on caps, Central Florida Christian Academy's Class of 2026 was ready to graduate.
Jonathan Joynt bowed his head in prayer.
Tiffany De Moraes waved to family as they cheered for her during the procession.
Upper School Principal Kristi Laviolette smiled as she presented awards to graduates.
Upper School Principal Kristi Laviolette presented the Daniel and Esther Awards to Nicholas De Moraes and Nazra Young.
Upper School Principal Kristi Laviolette presented the Old Eagle Award to Lucas Click, Cole Harbin, Jonathan Joynt and Justin Mendonca. The award is given to those who attend Central Florida Christian Academy from kindergarten through senior year.
Salutatorian Nicholas De Moraes encouraged graduates to not fear uncertainty because that is when "real growth happens."
Valedictorian Alex DiPaolo spoke from the heart, giving well wishes to his fellow graduates. "Tonight signifies a new season in our lives...," he said.
John Brown, the contemporary worship leader at Church at the Cross, sang with all his heart.
Church at the Cross Senior Pastor Shawn Smith gave the commencement address.
Cooper Adams was the first to accept his diploma.
John and Adaltive Chacara were thrilled to see Dominick Chacara graduate.
Lucas Click was all smiles with his diploma.
Zaniya Dinkins' aunt, sister and mother went all out to celebrate her graduation.
Head of School Marc Stomprud handed Hannah Dixon her diploma. Dixon plans to attend Savannah College of Art and Design to study fashion.
Student Life Director Dr. Jorge Baez and Church at the Cross Pastor Shawn Smith congratulated Cole Harbin.
Jonathan Joynt celebrated his graduation with family. Joynt has attended Central Florida Christian Academy for 14 years, earning the Old Eagle Award.
Danielle Lockhart's family watched with pride as they saw Lockhart accept her diploma.
Head of School Marc Stomprud congratulated Silas Lung.
As a Central Florida Christian Academy tradition, Kaden Ramsarran accepted his diploma as his family beamed with pride walking alongside him.
Giovanna Rezende de Almeida celebrated with her family.
Max Tejeda showed off his diploma.
Azariah Williams' family walked with pride along the stage as he accepted his diploma.
Friends and family congratulated Azariah Williams after he walked off the stage with his diploma.
Student Life Director Dr. Jorge Baez gave Nazra Young a hug after she accepted her diploma.
Central Florida Christian Academy Head of School Marc Stomprud commissioned the Class of 2026.
Head of School Marc Stomprud lit the candle of Cooper Adams.
Jeremy Arrington was ready to help commission the Class of 2027.
Dominick Chacara and Dylan Campbell turn their tassels from the right sides of their caps to the left, signifying their graduation from high school.
A student in the Class of 2027 reaches down to the Class of 2026's Cooper Adams to light the candle, officially commissioning the Class of 2027.
The Class of 2027 and the Class of 2026 stood with pride in a Central Florida Christian Academy tradition where the graduates light the candle of the incoming senior class.
Senior Class Sponsor Jordan Gregory said the closing prayer before signaling the graduates to toss their caps in celebration.
Lower School Principal Stephanie Antoine signed a keepsake for graduate Kaden Ramsarran.
Central Florida Christian Academy teachers and staff signed a keepsake for each graduate. After the ceremony, family and friends added their signatures.
Lower School Principal Stephanie Antoine hugged Azariah Williams.
The Junior Class Praise Team joined John Brown, the contemporary worship leader at the Church at the Cross, for a song at the beginning of the graduation ceremony.
Central Florida Christian Academy valedictorian Alex DiPaolo stood with pride at the podium.
He admitted he was not one for public speaking, but it was an honor for him to stand before his fellow Class of 2026 graduates and their families to share a message.
"God has a special plan for each and every one of us," he said.
Whether it was a speech from DiPaolo, salutatorian Nicholas De Moraes or Church at the Cross Senior Pastor Shawn Smith, the message for the graduates as they move onto their next steps in life was clear: allow God to guide them.
After receiving their diplomas and turning their tassels, the now-alumni of CFCA helped commission the Class of 2027.
