Columbia, SC – SC Whitmore School (SCWS), an online public high school based in Columbia, is excited to announce the graduation of 140 high school students during the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Executive Director Kim Dunbar said, “Watching the Class of 2026 reach this milestone has been an incredible privilege. These graduates have shown what is possible through commitment and perseverance, and we are confident they will continue to inspire others as they pursue their dreams. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement—we are cheering you on every step of the way.”
SC Whitmore School continues to show the state of South Carolina and beyond the positive impact of online learning.
The Class of 2026 was honored at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center on June 6th, 2026. The graduates officially became alumni of SCWS after Thomas Bowers, SCWS Board Chair, conferred the graduates.
Graduates collectively earned more than $815,000 in scholarships.
SCWS was excited to award two students with a $1,000 merit-based scholarship. These two students are classified as Jessica Munyon Memorial Scholars. The students must earn a minimum GPA of 4.0 in SCWS courses and be enrolled in SCWS for at least one year, in addition to submitting an essay and receiving a recommendation from a teacher.
This year, 41 students graduated from high school either one or two years early, compared to the traditional four years of high school.
The 2026 SCWS Valedictorian, Ben Stoner, is an honors graduate, an early graduate, a dual enrollment student, and College and Career Ready Certified. Ben graduated from SCWS with a 5.107 GPA. After graduation, Ben is planning to attend Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The 2026 SCWS Salutatorian is Devan Roemmich. Devan is an honors graduate, an early graduate, and College and Career Ready Certified. She graduated from SCWS with a 5.015 GPA. After graduation, Devan is planning to attend the University of South Carolina.
SCWS Principal, Ebone Adams, has seen the Class of 2026 succeed as students and excel in their education. SC Whitmore Principal Eboné Adams said, “The Class of 2026 has shown that determination, resilience, and hard work can turn dreams into reality. Every graduate has overcome challenges, embraced new opportunities, and achieved an incredible milestone. We are immensely proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in their communities and beyond. Congratulations, Class of 2026, you will always be part of the SC Whitmore School family.”