Message from Principal Melissa Molina
The Class of 2025 represents perseverance, resilience, and ambition in its truest form. These students have faced academic and personal challenges head-on, rising each time with the support of their families, teachers, counselors, and the entire ECCS community. They’ve earned acceptances to universities such as Temple, La Salle, Holy Family, Jefferson, Eastern University, Arcadia, Penn State, and Embry-Riddle. Others are pursuing meaningful careers in healthcare, education, aeronautics, cosmetology, business, the military, and entrepreneurship. Their leadership has been evident in programs like early college, the National Honor Society, student government, and theater club.
We are especially proud that six seniors are graduating with both a high school diploma and an associate degree through the early college partnership with Esperanza College. These accomplishments reflect not only their hard work but also their unwavering commitment to growth and excellence.
I hope they leave ECCS with a deep belief in their own potential and the understanding that success comes from resilience, dedication, and community. I hope they remember that no dream is out of reach when pursued with purpose and that ECCS will always be a place they can call home. As they take their next steps into college, careers, and new adventures, I encourage them to continue dreaming big, to lead with compassion, and to remain proud of where they come from. The journey ahead won’t always be easy, but they have already proven they have what it takes. The best is yet to come—and we can’t wait to see what they do next.
Ciara Richardson – Class of 2025, ECCS
Ciara is a graduating senior and a distinguished member of the National Honor Society and Student Government. She will graduate not only with her high school diploma but also with an associate’s degree in health sciences through the Early College/Dual Enrollment Program at Esperanza College.
Ciara is being recognized with the Principal’s Award at her graduation ceremony and is a proud member of the High Honors / 4.0 Club, maintaining a GPA of 4.0 or higher.
My name is Ciara Richardson, and I’m a senior at ECCS. What brought me here was the sense of community. I used to be an in-person student in Norristown, but after the pandemic, I developed severe anxiety. Starting high school and returning to in-person learning was overwhelming, and I knew I needed a different environment. Around that time, my family was moving, and my mom suggested we look into Esperanza’s Cyber Charter School.
Joining ECCS turned out to be the best decision for me. The cyber school gave me opportunities to build confidence, join clubs, and participate in activities—just like any traditional high school. More importantly, it helped me overcome my fear of social interaction, which had become a real struggle after the pandemic.
The support I received at ECCS equipped me with the tools I need to succeed—not just academically, but also in preparing for the future. I’ve developed job-seeking skills and built relationships that helped me grow socially and emotionally.
What kept me motivated to graduate was my community, my family, my teachers, the ECCS staff, and especially my grandmother, who has always encouraged me to do my best. I truly believe that who you surround yourself with matters. Being surrounded by people who uplift and support me made all the difference. ECCS became more than a school; it became a foundation for my growth and success.
Erick Adrián Vázquez Lojera – Class of 2025, ECCS
Erick is a graduating senior from Esperanza Cyber Charter School, recognized for his academic dedication and resilient spirit. He is completing his high school journey with honors and will receive the Stellar Student Award, which honors students who have gone above and beyond in their educational journey. Erick will continue his studies at Eastern University, where he plans to pursue Business.
Mi nombre es Erick Adrián Vázquez Lojera, y soy estudiante de Esperanza Cyber Charter School. Elegí esta escuela por todos los beneficios que ofrece y porque, sinceramente, ha sido una de las mejores experiencias escolares de mi vida. Desde que llegué, he podido ampliar mi aprendizaje, especialmente en el idioma inglés, y también he tenido la oportunidad de conocer y aprender de otras culturas.
La escuela cibernética me ha ayudado muchísimo en mi desarrollo académico y personal. He contado con el apoyo constante de mis maestros, quienes no solo son excelentes educadores, sino también personas que estuvieron ahí para mí en los momentos más difíciles. Gracias a ellos, pude adaptarme al cambio de clases y seguir adelante, incluso cuando pensé que no podría más.
Lo que más me motivó a seguir fue mi familia. Mi papá, mi mamá, mis hermanos, mi novia, mis tíos y tías—todos han sido una fuente constante de apoyo. Ellos me animaron a seguir adelante, paso a paso, sin rendirme. Agradezco profundamente cada palabra de aliento, cada gesto, y cada momento en que creyeron en mí.
A quienes vienen detrás de mí, les quiero dar un consejo: no se rindan. Si sienten que les falta algo o están pasando por un momento difícil, no se queden en silencio. Hablen con sus maestros, con sus familiares—ellos están ahí para apoyarlos siempre. No están solos.
Y un consejo más: elijan Esperanza Cyber Charter School. No los va a decepcionar. Aquí van a encontrar una comunidad que los apoya, los impulsa, y que se preocupa verdaderamente por su crecimiento. Gracias a la escuela, a mi familia, y a todos los que vieron en mí un potencial que ni yo mismo veía. Eso significa el mundo para mí.
¡Gracias Esperanza! Los quiero.
