Clarksville Academy held its 52nd Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026. During this time, fifty-three members of the Class of 2026 were honored and celebrated. Together, they brought our mission to life through their enduring connections, their love and participation in beloved CA traditions, and their pursuit of academic excellence. Below you will find just some of the honors and accolades they received.
College Admission & Highlights
- 53 Seniors were accepted to 62 colleges and universities from over 20 states.
- They will attend 32 different schools.
- 16 are public institutions, 15 are private, 17 are in-state, and 14 are out of state.
- Students have been accepted to a variety of nationally and regionally ranked institutions: Washington University, St. Louis, Tufts University, Northeastern, Clemson University, Auburn University, UT Knoxville, University of Vermont, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Rhodes College, Randolph-Macon College, Stetson University, and Austin Peay State University
Scholarships & Academic Recognitions
- More than $8.3 Million in Scholarship Dollars earned
- 4 students received over $400,000 in awards
- 45% of students received over $100,000 in awards
- 24 students graduated Summa Cum Laude
- 6 students had a 30+ ACT, with 37% of the class scoring over 25
Advanced Placement
19 Seniors earned AP Scholar Honors.
- AP Scholar: Taylor Allensworth, Ethan Bones, PJ Burns, Gabe Clothier, Sarah-Catherine Darnell, Maddie Dozier, Hope Jones, Clarissa Pembleton, Nora Shea, Willie Wilson
- AP Scholar with Honors: Spencer Lee, Morghan Lewis, Mallory Rininger, Ryley Sheeks
- AP Scholar with Distinction: Anna Marie Adams, Logan Gibson, Ivy Sleigh, Talia Toon, Cesar Ugalde
College Athletics
23% of the Class of 2026 will continue on to college athletics.
- Alyssa Aleo-Trevecca Nazarene University, Cheer
- Vicky Anderson–Freed-Hardeman University, Basketball
- Alexa Bertelsmann–Georgia Southern, Softball
- Ethan Bones–Knox College, Football
- Lexie Calzaretta–Stetson University, Soccer
- Devin Cheek–Carson-Newman University, Football
- Sicily Ellington–Bryan College, Basketball
- Chris Irby–Hanover College, Baseball
- Marcell Jackson–Cumberland University, Basketball
- JaRohn Johnson–Freed-Hardeman University, Basketball
- Morghan Lewis–Randolph Macon College, Golf
- Andrayas Scott–Kentucky Wesleyan College, Football
- Colt Wallace–Maryville College, Baseball
- Willie Wilson, Jr.–Washington University, St. Louis, Football