2024 PGCPS Summer Commencement Ceremony - PM

good afternoon ladies and gentlemen may I have your attention please my name is Wayne ler seron learning program administrator we are here today for the annual commencement program we are almost ready to begin the processional but before we do I would like to take this opportunity to solicit the cooperation of our audience during today's program we have worked very hard with our graduates to convey to them the dignity that a commencement program should have I think you will see the fruits of our labor in a minute we are soliciting the cooperation of our audience with today's program to keep unnecessary noise to a minimum throughout the ceremony we especially ask that there will be no noise makers whistling or screaming when our students are presented noise makers in the form of air horns are strictly prohibited anyone using a air horn will be asked to leave the arena in addition please refrain from standing a professional a professional photographer will photograph each graduate as he or she receives a diploma these pictures will be made available to you thank you for your cooperation in this matter we have we appreciate your help in bringing dignity to this commencement celebration e for [Music] e e e e true h [Music] [Applause] woo [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] yes [Music] l [Music] [Applause] [Music] that's [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] for [Applause] [Music] [Music] good afternoon faculty parents family friends and to you the class of 2024 please stand for the presentation of Colors by Dr Henry a wise Junior High School Air Force jroc directed by Captain Todd megot and chief Master Sergeant James L Nickerson as well as the singing of our national anthem by Miss K kaana Padre raising Senor Rising senior at Oxen Hill High School those wearing hair gear please remove your caps oh say can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we at the Twilight last gleaming who spr stripes and bright stars through the paral fight or the ramps we watch were so gallantly streaming and the rockets R glare the bombs burst in an air G move through the night that our flag was still there oh who say does that star Spang go B yet where for the land and of the free and the home of the bread [Music] [Applause] thank you Miss Padre for that rendition of the national anthem on behalf of the 2024 summer learning program faculty and staff it is my pleasure to introduce our platform guests please stand when your name is called to be oh I am so sorry please have a seat I ain't want y'all to stand too long but I just got too comfortable up here all right so I'm going start that part over remix all right on behalf of the 2024 summer learning program faculty and staff it is my pleasure to introduce our platform guest all right please stand when your name is called to be recognized Dr Kenneth F Harris II Board of Education district 7 Dr seapora Miller Board of Education District 5 Mr Darnell L Henderson Esquire Prince George's County Public Schools General Council Dr Keta Merl area three associate superintendent of high school and non-traditional program Miss Marcy C Holland Area 3 director of secondary [Applause] programs miss a Miss Aisha Mahoney sermer learning program administrator Jamal Jango student member of the board now we will have the official remarks from Dr Keta Marl I'm only going by with here that's fine okay good afternoon everybody um as you can see I am not uh carleto um I'm Darnell Henderson I'm the general counsel for Prince Georgia County Public Schools uh and I'm I'm here on behalf of superintendent Millard House II uh but before we get started let's take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all the moms dads grandpas grandmas Tios tias and everyone that helped us uh make today possible and that also includes our administrative staff our principls vice principles all of those who spent their summer supporting our graduates to make it to this Day family friends Educators and staff and most importantly the class of 2024 it is my honor to stand before you today as we celebrate this Milestone today you join 8,000 graduates across our high schools charter schools and non-traditional programs this includes 700 graduates who completed their Journey this summer as We Gather today to celebrate your high school graduation we were reminded of the journey that brought us to this momentous occasion you began your high school career during a time of uncertainty and challenge facing a world reeling from a global pandemic you adapted to Virtual learning navigating your educational Journey with resilience and determination you learned how to share your screen some of us are still learning how to share our screens uh but more importantly you learned how to share your strength your persever an and your kindness the crisis we've all experienced has given us a unique perspective forcing us to look at a world that is that can be upside down and inside out it has challenged us to question what we value and what is truly matters in this life and sometimes let go of our preconceived notions uh and adapt to a life that unfolds before us as you stand on the threshold of a new world with Endless Possibilities remember challenges will come you will get knocked down but what truly matters is the strength that you have and the resilience that you show to dust yourself off and to stand up again as you graduate today carry with you the lessons learned the friendships made and the memories created during your time in Prince Georges county public schools embrace the challenges that lie ahead of you with courage determination and belief in yourself and may your future be filled with success happiness and Endless Possibilities congratulations class of [Applause] 2024 all right thank you Mr um Henderson for that great speech all right next we will have Miss Aisha Mahoney summer learning program ad Ministry come forward to provide closing remarks and and to certify our graduates which is you all right how yall like that let's give us a round of applause all right [Applause] good afternoon class of 2024 I know it's a bit rainy outside and some of you all may have got caught in that rain but you are here today you are the class that can never be outdone the amount of resilience determination strength and maturity that you displayed while experiencing a global pandemic and in a manner that mentally physically and emotionally challenged you at levels unimaginable is nothing less than remarkable and inspiring despite these circumstances you are here today to receive your high school diploma I proudly speak on behalf of every adult in this room when I say that each and every single one of you is destined for greatness and success beyond measure woo yes and so our challenge to you is to ensure that you continue with the will to succeed and knock down anything life tries to throw at you that will take you off your course you have defied the odds just to be here today which means you have the tools and the mindset to accomplish your goals and to live your dreams no excuses you just do it so now for the exciting part Dr Miller is going to join me and Dr Henderson Harris I apologize okay amen we're going to start so you read it and we just say our names okay Prince George's County Public Schools is an credited member of the middle States Association of Colleges and Schools I Aisha Mahoney I Dr Zapora Miller and I Dr Kenneth Harris hereby certify that these students have completed the courses required by the Maryland State Department of Education and have met the requirements for a high school [Applause] diploma by the powers vested in me the Board of Education of Prince George's County and the Maryland State Department of Education I declare this class of 2024 to be graduates from Prince George's County public school now we have come to the most exciting part of the program awarding the diplomas to the class of 2024 graduates in the first row please rise [Applause] [Music] one two three okay Timothy Lamont abro [Music] escarlet esina aasta Fuentes thear Adams Mario Daniel agilon Mahia congratulations congratulations congratulations Z Emmanuel Allen Everet Anthony adamz Kayla Esther Amaya IET Alejandra Amaya bonitz Jonathan Alexander alamares congratulations Zola man Bell Joselyn Ari bendeez congratulations Kaylee Rachel bernz Lopez Mia friet Bean conratulations Alana Jade Bas Demarcus Anthony Butler Nia Simone Ray sir Ari Joseph Boon congratul Manuel bantia conratulations jar Shante battle henred beros escot Jennifer Su Bara well Yandel agar conratulations Brandon avaler Rodriguez conratulations Liliana bernisa AGA Amaya congratulations sir lonardo Ruben Ora congratulations congratulations dianis Starin Oro Frias conat Helen Guadalupe aino bad W xaver Isaiah Anderson 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dais brona Cruz Daryl Williams Tamara Padilla [Applause] aorto Mo olaa ad congratulations a Sal Lopez jakori white name just tell me your name donon Wier Devon Wier M Butler congratulations [Applause] con congratulations one more is that it that's it [Applause] [Music] [Applause] now is the time for the Turning of the tassel Ceremony this is just the beginning of time for looking forward of time to set new goals to dream new dreams to try your wings and see what lies Beyond will the class of 2024 please stand now on the count of three now y'all got to go with me 1 2 3 turn your Tes congratul ations class of 2024 you have now officially graduated at this time at this time we will prepare for our recessional parents family and friends please remain seated until all graduates have marched out of the gym your graduate will receive receive their diploma documents and meet you in the parking lot on the Barack Obama side of the building thank you no no no not chat [Music] [Applause] [Music] 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