Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School

Today we officially welcomed the newest members of the Entrepreneurship & Business Academy—our Class of 2029 and Class of 2030! 🎉❤️💙

Students spent the morning meeting their classmates, learning about the incredible opportunities that await them, hearing from EBA student leaders, and beginning their journey as part of the EBA family.

We are excited to watch these future entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders grow over the next four years. Welcome to the EBA family—we’re so glad you’re here!

Happy last day of the 2025-26 school year, Chiefs! Wishing you a great summer!

See the Class of 2026 bright and early tomorrow at the VBCC for graduation!

A snapshot of our EBA Class of 2026 graduates! We are so proud of them! Can't wait for tomorrow!

One of the most meaningful traditions at our EBA Senior Ceremony is the presentation of our Honorary EBA Medallions—an award recognizing individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on our students and academy.

This year, we were proud to honor Mr. Mike Zeiders and Mrs. Sarah Meisenhelter.

For over a decade, Mr. Zeiders has been an incredible partner to EBA, providing mentorship, master classes, internships, and opportunities for students to showcase their entrepreneurial talents through Zeiders American Dream Theater.

Mrs. Meisenhelter has been a tireless advocate for our students and program, serving as Friends of the EBA Secretary and board member, helping make countless opportunities possible through her leadership and commitment.

Thank you both for your unwavering support of the Entrepreneurship and Business Academy. Your impact on the Class of 2026 and generations of EBA students will be felt for years to come. 💙

🎓 Celebrating Our EBA Senior Superlative Winners – Class of 2026! 🎉

As we continue recognizing the incredible members of the Entrepreneurship & Business Academy Class of 2026, we are excited to celebrate this year’s EBA Senior Superlative winners! These students were selected and voted on by their classmates and recognized for the qualities, personalities, and impact that helped make this graduating class so memorable.

👏 Best Dressed — Jason Agyei
☀️ Most Likely to Brighten Your Day — Maddie DeLawrence
⭐ Most Likely to Be Famous — Ava Diaz & Joshua Hawley
🤝 Dynamic Duo — Audrey Whitley & Anika Nicolaison
😊 Best Smile — Taylor Pokraka
💼 Most Likely to Become a CEO — Aiden Vonegloffstein-Dadon

Congratulations to all of our superlative winners! Thank you for the energy, leadership, humor, positivity, and school spirit you brought to the EBA community over the past four years.

Celebrating Our EBA Tidewater Community College Graduates!
The Entrepreneurship & Business Academy is proud to recognize an extraordinary group of seniors from the Class of 2026 who have completed the requirements to earn their Associate Degree in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College alongside their high school diploma.
This accomplishment represents the successful completion of 61 college credit hours — the equivalent of two full years of college coursework — while also balancing advanced high school classes, EBA coursework, internships, leadership activities, and extracurricular commitments.
This year’s graduating class has achieved a historic milestone for our academy, with 25 students completing the pathway — the MOST students to earn their associate degree since the partnership began seven years ago!
Congratulations to our 2026 EBA TCC Graduates:
Jason Agyei
Reilly Auld
Kathleen Aurillo
Payton Buchanan
Jasmine Calica
Ava Diaz
Gabriel Garcia
George Heath
Emma Hiles
Jaeda Hinton
Thomas Owen Johnson
Yasmine Marsden
Amber Martz
Anika Nicolaison
George Kamsi Onodu
Gabriel Reinoso
Addison Rudd
Penelope Sikorski
Ethan Simonitsch
Jordyn Stewart
Thien Tran
Olivia Wang
Audrey Whitley
Josiah Young
Erica Zhang
These students will proudly wear teal cords at graduation to symbolize this exceptional academic achievement.
A special thank you to Dr. Vickie Whidbee and our partners at Tidewater Community College for their continued support of our students and dual enrollment programming.
Congratulations, graduates — we are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished!

🎓 Celebrating the EBA Top 12 Senior Internships of 2025–2026!

For the first time ever, this recognition has expanded beyond a Top 10 to a Top 12 — a reflection of the exceptional work, professionalism, and impact demonstrated by this year’s graduating seniors during their internship experiences.

Selecting these students was no easy task. Throughout the year, so many members of the EBA Class of 2026 went above and beyond at their internship sites, applying classroom learning to real-world experiences, building professional relationships, solving meaningful problems, and developing valuable career-ready skills.

These students stood out for their communication, initiative, growth, professionalism, and commitment to making the most of their internship opportunities. We are proud to recognize the following students as the Top 12 Senior Internships of the 2025–2026 school year:

⭐ Reilly Auld — Virginia Maritime Association
⭐ Chloe Bedell — YMCA
⭐ Madelyn DeLawrence — Midey Real Estate
⭐ Lilly Dial — Mid-Atlantic Surveying & Land Design
⭐ Nick Montemurno — Scouting America
⭐ Taysir Muhammad — VB City Council
⭐ Anika Nicolaison — Furniture Classics
⭐ Jacob Smagur — Sysco
⭐ Jack Tapman — The Tradin’ Post
⭐ Olivia Wang — State Farm Insurance
⭐ Amira West — Arrowhead Elementary School
⭐ Audrey Whitley — OnlineFormals

Congratulations to each of these outstanding seniors for representing the Entrepreneurship & Business Academy with professionalism, leadership, and excellence throughout your internship experiences. We are incredibly proud of you and thankful to our business and community partners for investing in our students and providing these meaningful opportunities.

🎓 Celebrating the EBA Core Value Award Recipients – Class of 2026 🎓

In 2020, the Entrepreneurship & Business Academy established the EBA Core Value Awards to recognize students who exemplify the values that define our program: Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Service, Perseverance, and Excellence. These awards are selected by the EBA staff and honor students who consistently demonstrate these qualities throughout their four years at Kempsville High School.

👏 Integrity Award — Penelope Sikorski
Penelope has consistently demonstrated strong character, honesty, and integrity in every aspect of her high school experience. She leads by example, remains true to her values, and always strives to do what is right.

💡 Innovation Award — Yasmine Marsden
Yasmine’s creativity, initiative, and forward-thinking mindset have made a lasting impact within the E&I strand and throughout EBA. She continually seeks opportunities to improve and inspire those around her.

⭐ Leadership Award — Reilly Auld
Reilly has been an exceptional leader both inside and outside the classroom. Her ability to inspire others, collaborate effectively, and positively impact our school community has made her a standout member of the Class of 2026.

🤝 Service Award — Aiden Vongloffstein-Dadon
Aiden has dedicated countless hours to serving both Kempsville High School and the greater community. His selfless leadership and commitment to helping others embody the true spirit of service.

💪 Perseverance Award — Micah Sheppard
Micah has demonstrated remarkable resilience, determination, and strength throughout his high school journey. His ability to overcome challenges while remaining focused on his goals is truly inspiring.

🏆 Excellence Award — Olivia Wang
Olivia exemplifies excellence through her dedication, work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to achieving her goals. She consistently gives her best and serves as a role model to her peers.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Core Value Award recipients. Your impact on the EBA community will be felt for years to come, and we are incredibly proud of each of you.