At the end of each year, we bring students and their supporters together to celebrate success, recognize resiliency, and champion the CIS of Eastern PA mission. Our signature event celebrates the graduating seniors that we serve across Eastern Pennsylvania. Our seniors don their caps and gowns to celebrate together with site professionals and their families before moving on to their next chapter!
Due to our rapidly expanding footprint across Eastern PA, we have
split "Ready, Set, Graduate!" into TWO regional celebrations!
Berks/Chester/Delaware Counties:
TBD
Lehigh Valley/Poconos Region:
Wednesday May 12, 2027 at DeSales University Center at 9:30 am
Check back soon for more information!
Scholarships
Chandler-Barnes Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through a generous donation by Roberta Barnes and Clark Chandler awarded in the amount of $1,500!
2026 Winners:
Kaliz Cannon, Lincoln Leadership Academy
Alanna Lynch, NW Lehigh High School
Xavier Morales, William Allen High School
Previous winners:
2025: Nevaeh Ackles, Lincoln Leadership Academy
Julian Miranda, Fleetwood Area Senior High School
Danae Dunbar, Freedom High School
Shaylynn Bailey, Reading Senior High School
2024: Ayana Beals, Easton Area High School
Emma Irizarry, Emmaus High School
Gabriel Dejesus, Building 21
2023: Sa'Riyah Simmons-Flood, Building 21
Jenny Yu, Easton Area High School
Robin Barnes and Clark Chandler with our 2025 scholarship winner!
Joan Benner Fuller Scholarship
Each year, CIS Eastern PA offers a scholarship in memory of Joan Benner Fuller, a former CIS board member who tragically passed in a car accident in October 2011. The recipient receives $1,500 in tuition assistance to continue their education after high school.
2026 Winner:
Nayara Ortega, Reading High School
Previous Winners:
2025: Riley Harper, Emmaus High School
2024: Isaac Sabater, Lincoln Leadership Academy
Rondiel Quinones, Lincoln Leadership Academy
2023: Madison Wily, Fleetwood Area High School