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Words of Inspiration from Graduation:
“Be an example to the next generation. Mentor. Inspire. Serve. Let your success be the seed for someone else’s breakthrough. ‘True greatness is not how high you fly, but how many you help soar.’”
~ Kenneth Williams, DBHS Principal

“Success is seldom a straight line, and the education you received is the map to navigate those winding paths.” 
~ Alexander De La Cruz, DBHS Salutatorian

“Wherever we go from here, let’s lead with courage and kindness. Let’s uplift others, celebrate small wins ... We weren’t just trained to compete, we were trained to grow, to rise and to inspire.”
~ J’Veon Taylor, DBHS Valedictorian

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Graduating Class of 2025 at Douglas Byrd High School Top Accomplishments:
As we celebrate the achievements of the Graduating Class of 2025 at Douglas Byrd High School, we are proud to highlight the outstanding accomplishments and future plans of the 204 graduates. Here are some examples of their successes: 

  • Scholarships Awarded: $2,541,719

  • Full Academic Scholarships: 10 recipients

  • North Carolina Academic Scholars: 5 Students

  • AP Scholars: 3 Students

  • Academic Honors:

    • Honor Graduates with 3.75+ GPA: 22

    • Honor Graduates with 3.5+ GPA: 26

  • Academy Graduates:

    • Academy of Finance: 3

    • Academy of Green Technology: 9

  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credentials Earned: 1,466

  • Total College Credits Earned: 129

  • Total Community Service Hours: 500

  • College Acceptances: 267

  • Future Plans:

    • College: 62%

    • Military: 10%

    • Workforce/Trade School/Other: 28%

These students exemplify the dedication, hard work, and community spirit that Douglas Byrd High School strives to instill in all its students. We are confident that they will continue to achieve great things in their future endeavors.​​​​

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