Dominic Chance, CK High

Dominic looks back on his time in the Central Kitsap School District with zero regret. He appreciated every step in the journey and loved his senior year, in particular. 

Dominic’s journey began as a kindergartner at Hawk Elementary, but it wasn’t always easy for him. As a mixed-race student, he went through an identity crisis of sorts. “I just never knew how to fit in, culturally or otherwise,” Dominic said. 

He entered Central Kitsap High School as a sophomore and his experience steadily changed. Dominic found a more relatable environment conducive to exploring who he was as a person, not only culturally but in his interests. While sports had been a major part of his life, Dominic said his time at CKHS helped him find a better sense of balance and self-worth.

Dominic not only walked away in June with his high school diploma; he walked away as a more well-rounded individual with a better understanding of his true self. 

Q&A

Plans after high school: Undecided, but he either plans to find a job in construction or in the trades, or explore playing basketball or football at a junior college. 

Greatest accomplishment in CK Schools: Getting to graduation and finding himself in the process. 

Favorite memory in CK Schools: His whole senior year at CKHS and wrapping up his journey through school.  

A piece of advice that’s stuck out to him: From his father – “Don’t worry about what everyone’s doing and stuff that doesn’t concern you. Just lay low, put your head down, get your work in and you’ll find what you’re looking for. 

Where he sees himself in 20 years: He intends to continue to be a man of God, a family man, taking care of his kids, and being the man he knows his parents raised him to be.