The Phoenix Update
Congratulations Class of 2025!!!
GREETINGS FROM THE CEO
Dear One Bright Ray Faculty, Staff, & Students,
With great pride, One Bright Ray was honored to witness more than 260 graduates walk the stage in July to receive their high school diplomas. Each student entered One Bright Ray with a goal, and despite every difficulty and struggle, they persevered. Just like our Phoenix mascot, our students rose from the ashes with a fresh start and became someone even greater. It took a lot of hard work and we are proud of each one.
At OBR, we continue to prepare for our 2025-2026 school year which begins shortly. Our Evening programs begin classes on Monday, August 25, 2025 and our Day programs begin classes on Thursday August 28, 2025. We will send another newsletter out the week before classes start with a lot of additional information. Until then, enjoy the remainder of your summer and stay safe!
Sincerely,
Ms. Monica Hawk
CEO, One Bright Ray
One Bright Ray Evening Campuses – Class of 2025 🎓
🎓 One Bright Ray Day Campuses – Class of 2025
Academic Award Recipients – Evening Campuses
Mansion Evening
Lisa Smith, English, History, & Physical Ed
Jacque Dupree, English & Math
Nichet Kelly, English
Miliyon Sharpton, English & Spanish
Annette Freeman, History & Science
Kaiesha Carroll, History
Khalid Ward, History
Naima Witcher, Math
Rodney Smith, Math
Alnisa Muhammad, Science
Anaya Jones, Spanish
Simpson Evening
Marie Sterling, Art
Margaret Leach, English
Rasheeda Chisholm, English, History, & Spanish
Patricia Rodriguez, History
Victor Almendarez, Math
Juan Medina, Math
Jassity Medina, Math
Gustavo Velasco, Math
Tisha Smith, Science
Joseph Lopez, Science
Yarlenys Roman, Spanish
Phoenix Award Recipients – Evening Campuses
Mansion Evening
Rasheeda Clark
Nichet Kelly
Terri Lawrence
Simpson Evening
Natalia Beltran
Keyla Bou-Colon
Leela Brown
Maria Chamberlain
Margaret Leach
Gwendolyn Lewis
Tisha Smith
Renita Thomas
Jenifer Tino-Aguiler
Charlotte Whitaker
Perseverance Award Recipients – Evening Campuses
Mansion Evening
Nichet Kelly
Keith Wilson
Simpson Evening
Marie Sterling
Gustavo Velasco
Academic Award Recipients – Day Campuses
Fairhill
Yeshlin Alvarado, Science
Mamadjiwo Jalloh, Science
Elizanne Francisco, Math
Mamadou Barry, Math
Khalia Davis, History
Nashaly Torres-Maldonado, History
Jandelys Arroyo, English
Abou Keita, English
Jessica Alicea, Art
Ciara Butler, Spanish
Simpson Day
Cristina Torres-Santiago, Science
Abdiel Vazquez, Science
Aaliyah Green, Math
Zamir Rivera, Math
Sydonnia Spencer, History
Tyshine Andrews, History
Christian Irizarry, English
Antonio Rodriguez, English
Ernest Colon, Art
Xarielys DeJesus-Coriano, Spanish
Elmwood
Salonian Brown, Science
Kaycia Tate, Math
Mekah Clennon, History
Kjere Walker, English
Yovan Rodriguez, Art
Lormah Zoryeah, Spanish
Mansion Day
Saamiyah Williams, Science
Mekhi Zarate, Math
Brandon Mendoza, History
Mijae Hood-Simpson, English
Jaeainah Bethea, Art
Shymira Mims, Spanish
Phoenix Award Recipients – Day Campuses
Fairhill
Jessica Alicea
Yeshlin Alvarado
Mamadou Barry
Asialee Cruz
Simpson Day
Fatimatu Barry
Wesley Cajigas-Caban
Kamila Castillo
Justin Eccleston
Jayleena Fernandez
Abdiel Vazquez
Eliel Vazquez
Elmwood
Alana Dougherty
Mansion Day
Jaeainah Bethea
Perseverance Award Recipients – Day Campuses
Fairhill
Mamadou Barry
Simpson Day
Jomar Batista
Elmwood
Marlon Campbell Jr.
Mansion Day
Nyfisa Rawlings
