2024 Robert E. Lee High School Graduation

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e good evening my name is Ernest Brooks principal of Robert Lee High School and I would like to welcome you to the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 at Star Wars Stadium this is a reminder that there is no smoking in the stadium and the aisles must keep clear at all times in respect to our graduates and those seated around you we ask that all cell phones and other electronic communication devices be turned off or muted during the ceremony there are several exits in Star Wars Stadium Please be aware of the exits closes to your seat restrooms are located on the home and visitor side near the concession stands concession stands will remain open throughout the ceremony bullhorns whistles clappers and any other noise makers are prohibited parents and guests are not allowed on the field at any time at the conclusion of the ceremony students will exit the stadium to their designated location and visitors will exit through the main concrete Gates your cooporation is greatly appreciated thank you at this time would you please stand in honor of our graduates let the processional begin [Music] l [Music] y [Music] [Applause] [Music] all [Music] [Applause] [Music] for [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] for [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] oh [Music] you [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] audience members and graduates please remain standing and direct your attention to the center of the field for the presentation of Colors by the Robert ele Marine Corps Junior RC Color Guard [Applause] [Music] [Music] we will honor the United States of America with the national anthem performed by the Robert El Lee band and choir followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by senior class member Omar abandonan then the armor ma by the band and choir I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all thank you please remain standing while the flags exit and remain standing through the Alor M and invocation [Music] the [Applause] s [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] please join us in the singing of the lead High School armor m [Music] our hearts in [Music] with th strength and th [Music] Beauty Christ for glor all and [Music] to us the king [Music] true ever and [Applause] the Brooke Watkins senior class member will now leave the invocation dear heavenly father as we begin this new chapter in our lives I pray that you guide the class of 2024 with the strength courage and wisdom to overcome any obstacle that may come our way help us grow from the past and embrace the future with an open heart and mind may we be surrounded by positive energy and supportive people who will encourage us to be the best version of ourselves may this chapter be fulfilled with joy growth and Endless Possibilities help us to stay focused motivated and determined to achieve our goals may all of our all may all of our hard work and dedication be rewarded with success and make a positive impact on the world we pray for safety joy and love for family and friends on this night on this last night of all of us being together finally may we accept that our differences we have in love one another other as you love us in your name we pray amen please be seated ladies and gentlemen this time please welcome senior class president Tyler Crow with a welcome wow you know I was told envisioning my audience in their underwear would make me less nervous but to be honest I'm just a little uncomfortable I'm sorry for those of you who don't know me my name is Tyler Crow and like Mr Brook said I'm the student body president here at the great Rober Lee High School it was this time last year that I'd found out I'd be standing here delivering this speech to you all and like all great students I waited until last night to write the speech so please just take a moment and lower your expect expectations we good thank you nevertheless 4 hours and three Red Bulls later here I am that explains the eyebag sorry it's crazy to me how time flies by you it feels like just yesterday we had our first awkward freshman class that first laggy pep rally the first football game the first girlfriend second girlfriend the third girlfriend that first realization that maybe I was the problem I'm having that first right now by the way Jokes Aside no class perseveres like the class of 2024 no class has been through more facing pandemics such as senioritis and acne having faced Second Spring oh excuse me the 2022 freeze or worst of all having to watch Mr Brooks brick dance at prom but we survived sorry now I'm done with the jokes Mr Brooks is fantastic play please let me graduate with that being said good evening it's my pleasure to welcome you all graduates Administration family and friends faculty and staff to the graduation ceremony for the robery Lee class of [Applause] 2024 before I start I want to give a special thank you to all the faculty and staff who gave weeks of their lives to us in preparation for this wonderful ceremony and another thank you to the teachers who've been along this journey with us these crazy last four years the teachers at the school have earned a reputation for going above and beyond the Call of Duty to make every classroom feel like a home for many students finally a thank you to the parents who nurtured the seed of learning in our souls as children and raes us up into the men and women you see before you today we truly owe it to you all fore for that I ask my peers and those in the audience to dedicate a round of applause for those very parents teachers and staff before I continue I'd also like to take a moment to personally thank my teachers and coaches namely coaches lefor and Bingham and of course to my incredibly zealous family my Mom Dad Grandma Grandpa Theos and theas for all the sacrifices y'all have made for me whether big or small spoken and unspoken there's no amount of words that I can say that can encapsule how grateful I am for what you've done because without you I'm not the man I am today that says a lot cuz there's a lot of man standing here on stage sorry I love you all dearly today celebrates the end of a seemingly unseason chapter in our lives countless hours of hard work Blood Sweat and Tears have been put into this investment of our futures for these last 12 years we as students have engulfed ourselves into our school Works whether clubs and sports those curriculars have defined Who We Are up until this point hoopers artist athletes mathletes musicians writers golfers Dancers just to name a few I understand the road ahead may feel scary now whatever your path may be but know that although this chapter is over your story is just beginning when I look around me I don't see my fellow graduates rather I see a room full of future doctors future Educators future lawyers future Engineers future workers the list goes on but I say this to say that each and every one of you are capable of great things no matter how small it may be just know that to someone out there you matter you've had and will continue to have an impact on our world every great American hero sat where you sit today all of which were just normal people at this point Bill Gates for instance the ninth wealthiest person in the world once sat in a chair just like yours listening to a speech just like mine so if there's one thing you take away from my speech take these words of advice there's no fashion passion to be found playing small and sling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living Nelson Mandela for those listening follow your dreams and shoot for the stars to all my fellow graduates I wish you good luck and thank you all welcome to the graduation ceremony of the Robie Le class of 2024 there are many people in attendance today who have contributed to the success of these seniors we would like to express our appreciation by recognizing some of them at this time first we would like to recognize our 2023 2024 Goose Creek Board of Trustees and our superintendent of schools please hold your applause until I have introduced all individuals and then we will recognize them as a group please stand as I call your name and remain standing until all you have been recognized school board members for the 2023 2024 school year include prin president Miss Tiffany guy vice president Mr Howard Samson secretary miss Helen Barat Tims assistant secretary Mr James cesy member Mr Richard clim member Mr Mercedes Ria III member Mr Jesse Martinez and our superintendent of schools Dr Randall Brian please join me in recognizing our 2023 2024 Board of Trustees and superintendent of schools with the central Administration and central office staff please stand and be recognized please join me in recognizing our Central Administration and central office staff we are also pleased to have the robery Lee feeder pattern principles Peter island Prince Central principal and Virtual Academy principal as I call your name please stand Dr Daniel blanson Miss Judy mackon Dr krie lanias Mr Mark Gina Mr Lis Munos Dr Trisha times and my right hand a special lady to me my wife virtual princial Miss Alicia Brooks would you please stand and recognize these folks be recognized please join me in recognizing the following guest Le College Board member Miss Gina gillery council member and team member Miss Sarah Graham council member Ken [Applause] Griffin please now join me in recognizing the administrative staff at Robert Le high school please stand and be recognized The Faculty of Robert High School is made up of men and women who care deeply about our students they have worked with these young people for the past four years they have grown to know them and love them and they have helped them Reach to this point in their lives will the Rober Le staff faculty please stand and be recognized you as parents and grandparents of These Fine young men and women have played a vital role in the educational process we appreciate the support you have given us with the parents and grandparents and family members of our graduates please stand and be recognized it is with great pleasure that I now turn the podium over to four of the most distinguished outstanding members of the class of 2024 our keynote speakers will be senior class president Shenia Gordon given our senior reflection followed by Anthony mofin with our senior challenge then our salutatorian Address given by Michelle Hernandez concluding with with Andrea Lopez given a Valtor address please welcome at this time Miss Janiah Gordon that short ladies and gentlemen esteemed faculty honored guests and my fellow graduates of the class of 2024 As We Gather here today on the brink of a new chapter in our lives it is only fitting that we take a moment to reflect on the journey that has led us to the this point Thank you each step we've taken each challenge we face and each Triumph we' celebrated has shaped us into the individuals we are today so let us take a pause for a moment of reflection when we were in kindergarten not too long ago we were spread across the town in several elementaries making friends was the goal of Elementary we were the most we made the most of our elementary days trying to make sense of what our young lives would hold as we moved on Middle School our first two years were Elite from experiencing our first ever school dance in sixth grade to having to evacuate our entire school to two of our classmates lighting a trash can on fire in the restroom but once our eighth grade year hit things started getting difficult Co hit us pretty hard causing us to have a shorten eighth grade year which totally didn't prepare us for high school despite all of the ups and downs this was a time to enjoy friends and make new ones it was our time to mature and just with the blink of an eye we were now freshman when we first entered this institution we weren't ready to conquer the world we had dreams aspirations and a burning desire to make our mark on the world but things didn't come as easy as we thought this was definitely not like the movies over the last four years we've encountered countless obstacles and setbacks but we also experienced moments of sheer joy and accomplishment I could say one of our Fondest Memories would be driving Mr Lacy insane almost every day we'd hear his famous phrases every second of the day take your hoodie off why are you in my office go to class and occasionally his best one straight to jail or maybe the time where we spent a whole year without full restroom privileges because our classmates decided to partake in the devious licks Trend honestly who steals mirrors and soap dispensers when y'all find out please let me know think back to the late night study sessions the group projects that tested our Pat Pati and the exams that seemed absolutely ridiculous despite all of the odds we persevered we pushed through the doubts and uncertainties knowing that each challenge was merely a stepping stone on the path to success but our journey wasn't just about academic achievement it was also about personal growth and self-discovery we've learned the value of resilience the importance of empathy and the power of community we forged long life friendships sh shared Unforgettable moment moments and discovered passions we never knew we had and now as we stand on the threshold of the future we find ourselves filled with a mixture of excitement and apprehension the road ahead is uncertain filled with twists and turns we cannot foresee but let us not be afraid for we are equipped with knowledge skills and determination to face whatever challenges come our way as we embark on this new Journey Let Us carry with us the lessons we've learned the memories we've shared and the friendship we've forged let us strive to make a difference in the world to leave a legacy that will inspire future generations to come so my fellow graduates as we bid farewell to this chapter of our lives and prepare to write the next let us do so with courage with conviction and with an unwavering belief in ourselves congratulations class of 2024 the world awaits us let's make it proud and never forget ftg forever the gander thank you great evening fellow students faculty alumni and my family over there in the back but without further Ado congratulations once again for the class of 2024 as we continue in our lives May the future be the brightest and our roads be the best these past four years have been different Journeys for us all some rough and some just another summer day when the Sun hits just right I know all of you have overcome your challenges because you sit here in front of me but I have yet another challenge for all of us seniors before I get into that let me tell you what I'm going to do some way some somehow each and every one of you will hear about me again whether it's on the news Facebook uh building robotics programs or any other way you can imagine you will hear me by name or by something great I will have accomplished for our future my challenge to you is that you go out in this huge world of ours and go make a name for yourself find your calling and be the best at it be a positive role in our society be the coffee bean in a pot of boiling water and change everything for the better become the leader you would follow and show us all What You're Made Of and if you ever forget or you just feel lost ask yourself what will silly old Anthony be doing as I go through the Halls spreading Joy kindness and knowledge to the world finally I want to personally thank everyone that got me to this point and in my life from The Humble sanitation workers who work daily to our cheerful cheerleaders who speak up there is inspiration everywhere you look just keep your head up and remember my challenge Anthony signing off ftg forever the gander [Applause] good evening faculty staff family friends and of course the amazing class of 2024 I am Michelle Hernandez and I am proud to introduce myself as your salutatorian our high school Journey has been anything but ordinary we started virtually with this numerous Renovations and dealt with the challenge of going from one side of the comment to the other we Face obstacles like deciding what to wear each morning and forgetting our IDs we navigated heartbreaks family issues and mental health roller coasters and let's not forget the struggle of figuring out what path to take whether we're heading off to college entering the workforce taking a gap year or enlisting in the military life will provide will provide us with challenges on a daily basis but remembering Our Roots will help us make wise choices and Achieve our dreams I'm confident our experiences have United us and we will carry forward everything we've learned we didn't just finish high school we survived it just because I stand before you doesn't mean I'm immune to Being Human I've made mistakes faced challenges and learned hard lessons along the way as many of you know I've poured my heart into a excelling academically and in extracurriculars constantly pushing myself to achieve more yet despite my successes there's always that nagging voice telling me it wasn't good enough perfectionism both my driving force and my greatest obstacle for nights on end I obsessed over tiny slip-ups scared that anything less than perfect would ruin what I've accomplished I eventually realized how damaging that mindset was for my wellbeing I no longer sought validation but instead just to make it to the next day I began allowing myself to make mistakes which taught me to forgive myself and others so to my fellow graduates I urge you to embrace the imperfections that makes us human and to celebrate the journey not just a destination because it's our flaws and failures that we find strength resilience and ultimately true success now for the parents who have not understood much of what I've been saying due to a language barrier this part is for you [Music] I would now like to thank our dedicated staff thank you for the behind the-scenes work that keeps our school going thank you to all the faculty for guiding us our class through through both academic and personal growth I'd like to give a special thank you to these teachers on behalf of many students thank you to Mr rathy for always teaching us more than just the curriculum thank you to miss Dean for not just making but also capturing amazing memories and to miss W who always offered a safe space with open ears the next thank you goes to someone whose small act of kindness changed the trajectory of my life who is the pece to my chaos and who heals who heals me just by being by my side and for that thank you Owen now my family to my younger brother Jacob thank you for reminding me to never take life too seriously and for allowing me to share my passions with you thank you to my older sister Melissa I genuinely believe that God planned our Sisterhood with purpose through every Triumph and hardship you Lifted Me Up countless of times and have been the most incredible role model to my stepdad who told me that I set my own limitations thank you and thank you to my dad for always reminding me that I am loved lastly thank you to my beautiful mom now let's remember now let's remember that our journey doesn't end here it's just the beginning congratulations class of [Applause] 2024 okay good good evening ganders and Gander family I am Andrea Lopez the valorian of Le High School class of 2024 I would like to say I would like to say congratulations to all the graduates for completing your high school careers we finally made it to the Finish Line our prison sentence I'm sorry I mean High School is finally over I'm glad to stand to be standing on the stage today giving the speech it has been a long trying four years I speak now to tell you that our hard work and diligence has paid off we are now entering a new chapter of Our Lives I know this can feel daunting at times you might wish that you never grew up I know I do but we must face the inevitable responsibilities of adulthood we are fresh out the slammer and we have to decide what we want for our future though school has been stressful and tedious at times we have also had a lot of great memories and created lifelong friendships over the past four years we as a class have bonded over the trying times and the exciting celebrations we started our high school journey in the midst of covid-19 learning from home on our iPads it's been difficult to concentrate we were prone to distractions and sleeping through class but we made it here over the course of our high school era we have had many laughs and fun experiences we got to witness our teacher versus Senior volleyball games for the past two years our junior year was especially fun to witness I remember all too well how coach Bishop forgot he was not playing soccer and used his head to hit the ball into the bleachers and now and how can we forget the time we managed to not fall off those rickety bleachers during our panoramic pictures these past four years have brought many challenges at times feeling like a treacherous Trek through the woods at every turn we have been dodging cumbersome trees forging through the dark and unknown but we have finally made it out of the woods are and are now in our Field of Dreams and possibilities we are here to celebrate and commemorate the hard work effort and time that we've all put into getting to this point breathe relax and take it all in enjoy the fruits of your labor you've earned it today brings forward a concoction of emotions within us that can vary from excitement to dread relief to apprehension for to for me today is a sad beautiful tragic occasion it marks the beginning of a new era in our lives in which we venture into adulthood and lose the comfort and safety of childhood but gain more Independence and the ability to pursue our life's aspirations as we walk across stage Savor the moment you only graduate from high school once while you sit here recall the times you and your friends were laughing in the hallway think of your accomplishments that you worked tirelessly for remember the teachers and mentors that got you through your worst times and celebrate the good times with you but most of all recollect the memories you made on your journey these past four years and learn from those experiences now that high school is over we all have many decisions to make and a multitude of paths to choose we can choose to travel after today it will hit you that everything has changed no more 8 hour school days no more Walking The Halls with your friends no more getting yelled at by teachers to get to class this new era of Our Lives brings us more Independence responsibility and possibility moving forward I implore you to leave any bad blood you have behind start fresh this is your chance to begin again and take a chance on your wildest dreams as you venture out into the world take risks and be Fearless don't be afraid to jump than fall because failure is essential to growth and learning you have many choices to make and I hope you strive to improve yourselves and do good by others no matter what your past looks like or how many mistakes you've made getting here you deserve happiness and the chance to achieve your goals long story short this is me trying to say that you should hold on to the memories you made along your journey but don't let the past Define your destination before I conclude the speech I would like to thank the people that have supported me over the years and those that have made my time at school enjoyable ID like to give the biggest shout out to my parents because I would not exist if it weren't for them and I would like to thank my dad for helping me with my physics homework that one time that he will not let me forget and I would like to thank my parents my brother my grandparents my Theos and theas and my cousins for being there for all of my Milestones my birthdays and my volleyball and soccer games thank you to my extended family for coming out of town to be here hi guys I've had many learning experiences and good memories over the past four years many of which are from volleyball and soccer to my teammates I would like to thank you for making the sport enjoyable we've been through a lot together we've lost and won together we've had fun and gone through tough times together we've had fun I will always remember my time on the volleyball and soccer teams I have learned so much about teamwork and communication I went into High School shy and timid but my teammates miraculously managed to wear down my antisocial bubble they just wouldn't leave me alone but I'm pretty grateful that they persisted in their efforts to get me to open up it turns out being a part of a team is a lot more fun when you talk to your teammates who would have guessed thank you to my coaches and band directors for your guidance and support I would like to give a special thanks to coach Renee for helping develop my volleyball skills and giving great life advice for the past four years I also like to recognize the teachers that are leading Lee with us this year including Mr Blue Mr rathy Miss Hoy and our assistant band director Miss Smith is a sad time for Lee losing all these great teachers I wish you and the class of 2024 luck on your future endeavors we will always remember the story of us the class of 2024 we all share memories and experiences over the years that we will look back on leave this graduation with pride in yourselves and the colors maroon and white now it's time to go our separate ways and pave our own pass into the world so the speech has been going on for quite a few minutes and I'm sure we're all you're all wondering is it over now and the answer is no I still got um let's see 10 minutes of speech left just getting just kidding I think I I think at least 100 people glared at me just now and I would like to leave the graduates with a reminder once a gander always a gander this is Mr Blue's favorite student signing off [Applause] thank you Omar Brooke Tyler shanaiah Anthony Michelle and Andrea great job you may now be seated with your classmates [Applause] [Applause] honored guests this evening as we call the names of our graduates I would like to point out the top 2% of the graduating class will be recognized as Summa kumlade the next 3% of of the class will be recognized as Magna kumlade and the next 5% will earn the distinction of kumlade graduate these students represent the top 10% of our senior class and are seated with honors at the front of our graduating class please direct your attention to the pages in your program that list all the students who received honors Awards and scholarships because we have recognized them individually at honors assemblies and receptions and imprint in today's program we will not introduce them in individually today I point out that the graduating class has off been offered scholarships valued at a whopping $ 4.16 million we congratulate These Fine group of young men and women that have worked so hard to receive these scholarships we would also like to take a moment and recognize a group of seniors who have decided to serve our country by joining the Armed Forces of the United States of America when I call your name please stand and be recognized Sebastian Garcia United State Marines Ariel gilchrest United States Navy Edson Gonzalez United States Marines David lei United States Navy Kagan marillo United States Marines Michael Stewart United State Marines jet Tomar United States Army Lewis wood United States Marines Jacob L United States Marines graduates and attende D let's stand and give these young people a round of applause you may be [Applause] seated Gander family as I stand before you today I reminded of the words of the great General himself do your duty in all things you cannot do more you should never do less these words are spoken by a man whose name Graces our schools resonate deeply with the journey you've all embarked upon as a former student at Robert E le high school myself graduating exactly 30 years ago in 1994 I feel a profound sense of connection camaraderie with each and every one of you we are bound together not only by our shared Amar Mar but by the UN conquered Spirit of Goose Creek CISD that courses through our veins once a gander always a gander these words ire the steadfast bond that unites us transcending time and space as you find yourself at the threshold of a new phase in your lives I encourage you to pause contemplate the path that led you to this moment treasure the experience you've shared the bonds you forged and the knowledge youve gained yet keep keep in mind this is not the end it signifies the start of something new as you step into a broader World beyond the walls of high school welcome the possibilities that lie ahead with enthusiasm and optimism you are The Architects of your destiny the masters of your fith seeds each moment with courage determination and integrity as you navigate the complexities of life always strive to uphold the values in F in you by your families your teachers and your community let compassion be your guid in light empathy your compass and kindness your currency in closing let me leave you with this thought the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams as you embark on the new and exciting Journey Dare To Dream boldly pursue your passions relentlessly and never lose sight of the incredible potential that lies within each and every one of you as I have often shared verbally and I hope every day in my actions always remember that you are exceptional you are extraordinary you are phenomenal and you are loved Cong graduation class of 2024 may your hearts be filled with hope your minds with W wisdom your souls with boundless possibilities go forth and conquer the world for it is yours for the taking on behalf thank you on behalf of the faculty faculty and staff of Robert El Le High School senior class president Mr Donald Lacy senior class counselor Miss Christie Smith and I would like to extend our best wishes for your successes it is with great pleasure that I turned this program over to the superintendent of schools for certification of the class of 2024 of robery Lee High School Randall Dr Randall O'Brien I would like to present the Lee graduating class of [Applause] 2024 what a beautiful evening to celebrate these young men and women on the last day that they will be called a high school student esteemed guest respected faculty and cherished parents and above all PA graduating class of 2024 from Robert elely High School it fills me with immense joy and pride to address you today as we mark this significant milestone in your lives graduation symbolizes a pivotal moment of transition where you move Beyond The Familiar confines of high school into the vast expanse of the world Beyond and what a journey it has been as we've heard from some of the speakers this evening as superintendent of schools for Goose Creek cistd for the last 10 years I've had the privilege of bearing witness to your growth to your dedication and to your remarkable resilience over these years each and every one of you gathered here today embodies the essence of perseverance and determination you've conquered obstacles confronted challenges headon and you've emerged from them stronger than ever before for this you should carry a profound sense of Pride Lee has not only imparted knowledge upon you but has also laid a solid foundation upon which to construct your dreams whether you delved into the Realms of Fine Arts business and industry public services stem dual credit courses or Advanced academics you have acquired invaluable skills and wisdom that will serve you admirably in the years ahead yet beyond the realm of academics you have gleaned the significance of collaboration ation leadership and integrity lifelong bonds have been forged passions have been uncovered and you have dared to Envision Grand aspirations as you now stand at the threshold of a new chapter I implore you to cling steadfastly to the values that have guide you thus far know that the road ahead may present its share of trials and tribulations there will be setbacks there will be obstacles but it is your response to these chall CH that will Define your journey maintain belief in your capabilities trust in your instincts and keep your aspirations firmly in sight as you pursue your dreams remember the importance of giving back to your community uplifting those around you and serving as agents of positive change in the world it is through your acts of service and compassion that we will leave an indelible Mark ganders as you toss your caps into the the air and bid AO to high school embrace the boundless opportunities that lie ahead seize each moment with ferv and purpose and let not the Lessons Learned along your journey fade from your memory you truly have become Giants Among Us your achievements have filled us all with pride and I have every confidence that you will continue to inspire and Achieve greatness in all of your future endeavors congratulations class of 2024 and for some official business I'd like to invite your principal principal Ernest Brooks back up to the podium Mr Brooks do you have a declaration for me this evening I do I hereby declare that the students presented to you have successfully completed all cours work as required by the Texas Education Agency and eligible to receive a diploma from Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District that's sounding pretty promising well with that declaration as superintendent of schools I hereby certify Robert E Lee class of 2024 on behalf of the Board of Trustees the faculty and staff of Goose Creek CISD and Robert E Lee High School I want to congratulate the class of 2024 congratulations we have now come to the phase of our graduation which you have been waiting for we have discussed the meaning of this ceremony with our seniors and would like to mention it to our guest in the audience while this is a happy and exciting occasion this is the C ceremony in honor and dignity of honor and dignity although we are here in the stadium we cannot lose sight of the aspect of the graduating ceremony we ask for your cooperation and maintaining the honor and dignity of this ceremony so that each and every senior may be recognized appropriately the use of any mechanical noise makers as a method of recognizing an individual graduate graduate is discouraged at Le we raise the bar of expectations to a higher level each day for our students this evening we raised the bar high for our parents and guests as well thank you for representing this ceremony for all graduates and their families at this time we would like to make a special presentation to the following classmates who are no longer with us and are not able to graduate Donald Lacy Rober El Le senior principal will present an honorary diplomas first we would like to present a diploma in honor of Feliciano CJ Garcia accepting this honorary diploma on behalf of CJ will be this loving family Feliciano Carly and Norma Garcia please come to the stage and accept this honorary diploma [Applause] our next diploma to present will be in honor of zavon Leb Massie accepting this honor accepting this honorary diploma on behalf of zavon will be his sister shayin Massi please come to the stage and accept this honorary diploma [Applause] graduates would you please join me in honoring Feliciano Garcia and zavon Massie and their families by giving them a round of applause Miss Katie Dean Miss Gabriella yamas and Mr Jonathan Richard have been selected to announce the names of our graduates this evening we will now proceed with the reading of the graduates names [Applause] [Music] who one [Music] [Music] [Music] so [Applause] Andrea Lauren Lopez Suma Kum [Applause] La Michelle Hernandez Suma Kum l Lilith Alana Millbury Suma Kum L lesie Janice vulner Suma Kum La Andrea beran Suma Kum La Kevin Iram guajardo summum [Applause] Julissa Garcia suum [Applause] La hella Garcia Suma Kum La Tyler Keith Crow Magna [Applause] Kum aan Bruno Magna kumla Caleb Allan Pearson Magna kumlade Abigail Martinez Magna kumare Amy Rivas Magna Kum [Music] Jeremiah Matthew Brown magnet [Applause] kumla Nicholas Jake Rodriguez Magna [Music] [Applause] kumlade Christopher aael Avendano Magna kumal Cinder Isabelle nanho Magna Kum [Applause] Owen Alejandro Romero Magna [Applause] kumal adolo Flores Magna Kum Mark Ryan Rogers Magna [Applause] [Music] kumal Bernardo Jesus Pedraza Kum [Applause] they're going 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vial Fatima DEA Vias Lindsay RZ [Applause] Vias ocean Sage wear [Applause] Carter Tatiana Marie Washington Brooke McKenzie Watkins Christopher Ray Wells Jr Zachary Bryce white Jaden Lee [Applause] Williams jolia Dion [Applause] Williams kylin Dion Williams kamani Deshawn Wilson Ralph Kim [Applause] Wilson siia Nicole [Applause] Wilson Lewis powerwood the 5th Patricia Lynn [Applause] Woodward Jacob yo [Applause] Jacqueline [Applause] samaripa Juliana Marie [Applause] Samora Jose Alexander sapata Matthew Zarate [Applause] Manuel Zuniga [Music] Jr Jose anel [Applause] Hernandez Cody Marshall Bishi Madison Fay Stevens [Applause] to [Applause] [Applause] care [Applause] graduates would you please stand as a symbol of your graduation please move your tassel from the right side of your cap to the left side guest would you please stand for the benediction given today by Miss Ilana Ramirez and then the dismissal by Josh Marquez good evening my name is Ilana Ramirez please bow your heads dear heavenly father in this moment of joyous celebration our hearts overflow with gratitude As We Gather to honor these remarkable graduates we lift our voices in prayer not just for us but with us as we stand on the threshold of a new beginning you've witnessed our journey each step marked with determination and unwavering Faith from the first day we stepped on to this campus to the accumulating moment of achievement we're navigating through challenges embraced opportunities and emerg stronger wiser and more prepared to face the world Beyond these walls I pray for each graduate individually knowing the unique dreams aspirations and struggles we carry within our hearts may we feel the depth of your Collective love and support surrounding us as we embarked on this next chapter of Our Lives for those who may be uncertain about the path ahead grant them the clarity of purpose and the courage to follow their dreams for those who have faced adversity and overcome obstacles May their resilience be a Guiding Light in times of doubt and difficulty bless them with the wisdom to discern right from wrong the stake to stand firm in their convictions and the humility to learn from both success and failure may we never lose sight of the values and principles in instilled in US during our time here and may those principles guide us in our actions and decision in all we do as We Leave Behind The Familiar Comforts of this academic community may we carry with us the cherished moments lifelong friendships and invaluable Lessons Learned may we go forth with Open Hearts compassionate spirits and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world and finally dear Lord I entrust these graduates Into Your Loving Hands may your grace be a constant companion your love our Guiding Light and your wisdom our steadfast anchor in the journey ahead with hearts full of Hope and and gratitude I offer this prayer knowing you hear us and walk with us always amen go [Applause] ganders dear World here we come the class of 2024 has made it to the end we are the first class to attend all four years of high school and prison since the pandemic we are the ones that figured out how to do school again during our four years at Barber Le high school we have all grown up and are hopefully ready for careers families new relationships old friendships new friendships losses celebrations and Leadership roles we will never forget the past four years and the pride of being a gander so the class of 2024 please rise and let the world hear us one last time before we go who house house who house house who house [Applause] are there's a lot of energy in this building today a lot of energy graduates this evening has been a very special time it's been a time to bring this ceremony to its close Now ladies and Gentlemen please join me in recognizing the Rober El Lee class of 2024 [Applause] graduates are y'all ready I said graduates are you ready on the count of three we will throw our caps DJ cue the music let's get it I encourage you to remove your tassel as we prepare remember you have until the end of this song to resume your place right back there here we go 1 2 3 [Applause] what trying to [Music] do e e e with I need you back at your seats at this time this is 100% unscripted And I've been told by veterans stick with the script but here it is ladies and gentlemen we came together 10 months ago this opportunity was presented to me you all accepted me accepted the path that we were trying to get you to go and have accomplished so much ladies and gentlemen in audience friends and family all around and in this Stadium tonight stand up let's praise these graduates graduates please rise and receive your flowers at this moment and with that being said to the classic 2024 we will start the recessional congratulations love you too [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] la [Music] la [Applause] [Music] la [Music] [Applause] [Music] la [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] the [Music] 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