Alumni News

The Class of 2022 had the distinct honor of hearing from Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares as the keynote speaker at their Norfolk Christian commencement ceremony. Attorney General Miyares challenged them to remember their priorities, to hold tightly to those who keep them accountable, and to live with a heart of gratitude, as they go into a world where their faith and culture will clash. 

After his address, each graduate was congratulated by the Attorney General as they received their diplomas. What an honor for these newest Ambassador alumni!

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Alumna Rachael Trotman ’14 was honored in April with the 2022 Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (VAND) Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award. Rachael is a dietitian in the NICU at UVA Health Center and a preceptor for young interns there.

According to VAND, “Recipients of this award must have demonstrated concern for promoting optimal health and nutrition status of the population and demonstrated leadership in legislation, research, education, and management.” 

We are so proud of Rachael’s commitment to her patients and for her dedication to excellence in her field!

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Joshua Tafeni ’18 learned that he is one of the final three candidates for the coveted Keane Fellowship at the University of Arizona. Josh graduated summa cum laude in April from Grand Canyon University with a B.A. in Government. He will attend UA in the fall to pursue a Masters of Public Administration, with the hope of a career serving in local government, first in the United States, and eventually in his native South Africa.

From the University of Arizona: “The Keane Fellowship is designed to identify the country’s most talented students aspiring to executive levels in local government.”

The Fellowship provides for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship while the student pursues a Masters in Public Administration, along with a paid internship that gives valuable hands-on experience serving in local government in the towns of Marana and Oro Valley, AZ.

NCS teacher Greg Moses, Josh’s former host parent and forever honorary dad, joined sister Nobi at Josh’s graduation. Mr. Moses is ecstatic that Josh has made it so far in the Keane Fellowship process but he’s not surprised. “Joshua has always had a servant’s heart and a desire to help others. I can’t imagine there could be a more fitting student for this honor.”