On June 3, Haywood Christian Academy held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2010. This was the third commencement for the school since it opened in 2007.

Ten diplomas were conferred by Headmaster, Blake Stanbery. "This was a lively class best remembered for their enthusiasm for life. I will miss their infectious smiles on campus," said Stanbery. The graduating class included a variety of student backgrounds - former residents of Mexico and Canada, lifelong private school students, former homeschoolers and public schoolers. All will attend college. Valedictorian Magna Cum Laude, Betsy Bane, will attend LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas this fall majoring in aeronautical science. She aspires to work for NASA as an aeronautical engineer. Bane gave credit to her math teacher, "I am so thankful for Mrs. Faith Woods, who challenged me in physics and calculus and life."

This was the final commencement for Dr. Ed Brown to participate as chairman of the HCA board of directors. Brown has served the school since its inception and has completed the end of his three-year term. Stanbery stated in his closing remarks that Brown was "a founding father of the school and a father figure to him."

The commencement address was given by Michael Everhart, who is currently the Headmaster of The Academy in Greenville, SC. Everhart holds his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his master's degree from Western Carolina University. Everhart has previously been the Head of School at Statesville Christian Academy, Carolina Day School, and most recently Veritas Academy in Asheville. Everhart is also the emcee at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove.