We are pleased to announce the recent graduation of the Link Community Charter School Class of 2023, with scholars earning over $6.5 million in academic scholarships and financial aid for high school next year.This year’s class, the 52nd class to graduate from Link, will join over 3,000 other Link alumni who have graduated since 1971.
Link scholars received acceptances and funds to attend competitive boarding schools in New Jersey and across the country and independent and Catholic day schools in New Jersey. Some of the schools include Pingry School, Lawrenceville School, Madeira School, Concord Academy, St. Paul’s School, Peddie School, Gill St. Bernard’s School, Newark Academy, Oak Knoll for the Holy Child, Morristown Beard School, Pingry School, St. Vincent Academy, St. Benedict’s Prep and many others. Additionally, Link scholars have received acceptances to strong Newark magnet schools, with focus in specific areas such as the arts and science. Other graduates will attend local charter schools.
Link’s Head of School, Maria Pilar Paradiso, states, “We are very proud of the Class of 2023 for their achievements, especially considering the challenges presented by the pandemic and its aftereffects. Our scholars were determined to succeed no matter the obstacle. We are excited to see them move into the next phase of their educational journey, where they can build upon the outstanding foundation they received at Link.”