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, beginning with the graduating Class of 2026, we have split "Ready, Set, Graduate!" into TWO regional celebrations! ​​
Berks/Chester/Delaware Counties:
Wednesday May 20, 2026 at Holiday Inn Morgantown at 9:30 am
Lehigh Valley/Poconos Region:
Friday May 8, 2026 at DeSales University Center at 9:30 am
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For more information about each event, click below.
Scholarships
Chandler-Barnes Scholarship
​This scholarship is made possible through a generous donation by Roberta Barnes and Clark Chandler. In 2024, there were two scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,500!
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2025 Winners:
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Nevaeh Ackles, Lincoln Leadership Academy
Julian Miranda, Fleetwood Area Senior High School
Danae Dunbar, Freedom High School
Shaylynn Bailey, Reading Senior High School
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Previous winners:
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2024: Ayana Beals, Easton Area High School
Emma Irizarry, Emmaus High School
Gabriel Dejesus, Building 21
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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.
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2025 Winner:
Riley Harper, Emmaus High School​
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Previous Winners:
2024: Isaac Sabater, Lincoln Leadership Academy
Rondiel Quinones, Lincoln Leadership Academy
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2023: Madison Wily, Fleetwood Area High School