[Applause] You may be seated. Thank you all for being here again this afternoon. I would now like you to please enjoy the talents of the Independence High School band and Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Kum as they perform the forge of Bulan. All right, Mikey. We love you. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hey. Hey. Hey. [Music] are. [Music] You are my [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh my god. [Applause] Thank you, Mr. Karum. In the Independence High School band and Orchestra, I would like to welcome two special guests who are here uh that will be handling uh handing out diplomas this afternoon to our graduates. To my left, Glendale Union High School District governing board present, Mrs. Patty Kennedy. and our district superintendent, Mr. Brian [Applause] Capistran. Senior choir students, please make your way to the risers. Now, please enjoy our talented Independence High School choir directed by Mrs.
So, would you please stand for me at this time under the direction of Mr. for Michael May. The Greenway High School band and Orchestra will perform Pomp and Circumstance as we bring in and present to you the graduating class of [Applause] 2025. Wow. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hello. Here I am. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Yeah. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. Hey, [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Hallelujah. Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Thank you. You may be seated. Welcome graduates. At this time, I would like to introduce a member of the Greenway High School Distinguished NJOTC unit, Cadet Lieutenant Commander Abyell. Good morning.
Make me feel as if only you know how meanc [Music] on the floor. My eyes will see you. When we slay, I go away. I can hear the sound of violence long before it begins. Make me thrill. It's only you know how [Music] me now. [Music] Slay me now. Slay me. [Music] What's going [Music] on? Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] I'm happy. [Music] This tastes [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] That's fine. [Music] Yay! [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Good evening, parents, community members, and friends. Welcome to Moon Valley High School's 2025 commencement ceremony. Thank you for being here as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating senior class. At this time, please rise as the Moon Valley High School color guard presents our state and nation's colors. And please remain standing for a national anthem sung by Moon Valley's concert choir and vocal ensemble.
This moment is just as much yours as it is mine. Today is more than just a celebration of reaching the end of high school. It's a celebration of all the moments that made these four years unforgettable and the times that we felt like giving up but didn't. We've grown, not just as students, but as people. We've learned how to adapt when things go ary, how to keep going when we're tired, and how to lift each other up when things get tough. We all got here in different ways, but we're all here together now. And that's something worth celebrating. This isn't a stop along the way. It's a milestone that reflects all the effort, love, and perseverance it took to reach this point. So whether you're a student, a parent, a teacher, or a guest here today, thank you for showing up, for supporting us, and for being part of this moment.
Early light so proud we held at the twilight lasting stripes and bright stars through the perilous fighters we were so gallently And the [Applause] [Music] rockets gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star [Music] [Applause] spangle for the land of the free and the home of the brave of the brave. [Applause] Please be seated. Tradition dictates that the audience stand during the processional. However, to enable all of our guests to view the incoming graduates, we ask that you remain seated. I would like to remind you to turn off your cell phones and any other devices that would disrupt for the remainder of the ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the graduating class of 2025. [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat.
I shall assist in establishing a structure and environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to obtain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework. I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of the student achievement and all the conditions affecting the education of our children in compliance with state law. I shall serve as as education's key advocate on behalf of the students and our community schools to advance the vision advance the vision of Central Community Unit School District 301. I shall strive to work together with the district superintendent to lead the school district toward fulfilling the vision the board has created fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development. Thank you. Thank you. That's the hardest thing you do all night. All right. All right. And moving on to the approval of agenda. I need a motion and a second to approve the agenda.
BCSC's vision is to be the choice to learn, work, and play. Our mission is to develop expert learners by partnering with our community to invest in people. And our core beliefs include that we all can rise to the challenge of high expectations. That learning is most effective when we have choice, flexibility, and see relevance. That we thrive when our physical, social, and psych psychological needs are met. That our community and school district are stronger when we partner with one another. that we flourish because of the diversity and vari variability in our community. And last, but certainly not least, that our democracy and democratic institutions are strengthened by civic-minded citizens. We have a number of recogn recognitions on the agenda tonight. Dr. Phillips, could you kick us off? Certainly will, Mr. Ster. So, we're going to start first with Mr. Finley and the Huskies from CSA Lincoln and their Math Bowl championship.
It's called Wild Indiana. So, what we're approving, just going going down a list here, are one, two, three, four, four, possibly five trips uh for the summer. Uh trip to Mound State Park, a trip to Indiana Dunes, a trip to the Challenger Learning Center, um a trip to McCormack's Creek State Park, and possibly an overnight camping trip. that's still kind of up in the air a little bit, but those are the things we are approving um uh on the consent agenda and also the personnel report. Uh we're approving uh those individuals that will be involved uh with chaperoning and whatever whatever entails there uh for the for the program. So um that's what we are uh approving this evening. Wait for my phone to come back up here. Um, and I'm just going to read uh this Indiana Wild Indiana STEM uh camp. Um, said our program will take students on four outdoor adventures or STEM day trips including hiking hikes, naturebased team challenges, and environmental learning experiences.
May I have a motion? So moved. So moved by Mr. Angel and second by Miss Basin. All in favor. Are there any comments or questions? All in favor signify by saying I. I. Nays. Vote carries. 5. We'll now present the accommodation awards. Starting with the Jerry Ross Elementary Math Bowl team. All right, welcome. So, I will read our official commendation and then we'll have coach come up and say a couple words and then we'll hand out some certificates. So, the Crown Point Board of School Trustees is honored to commend the 2024 2025 Jerry Ross Elementary Math Bowl team for meritorious achievement. Be it hereby resolved that the board of school trustees for the Crown Point Community School Corporation wishes to express sincere congratulations to the 2024 2025 Jerry Ross Elementary Mathball team for winning first place in the Orange class in Lake County and placing in the state's top 10 regional elementary math bowl competition.
So, congratulations to Jolie. Okay, good evening. This is Remy and if he looks tired, it's because we had an awesome field day today and we are exhausted early. Okay, so Remy is our student of the month. Remy shows teamwork by working well with his classmates during stations, groups, and partner activities. Remy listens to others, ideas, and shares materials by taking turns. Uh Remy cooperates and encourages his friends. When he's a part of a group or a partnership, they successfully get their work done and enjoy working together. It is for these reasons and many more why Remy is deserving of this award. [Applause] The teas student of the month for Today for teamwork is Mey Duncan. Mrs. Dicki, her fifth grade teacher nominated her. She wasn't able to be here this evening, but she did send some information about why she chose me. Me has shown so much growth over her three years at TC.
uh and try to keep your comments to three minutes so others can have a say. Good evening members of the school committee. My name is Megan Wakefield. I'm an education support professional at Twin Elementary School, a proud mother to three elementary age children and just a good job test. I'm going to start that again if that's okay by you.
Yeah, Mr. Fos is going to uh address the student of the month for us. Okay. Good evening, esteemed members of the board of education. It's my pleasure to introduce to you Fernando Aras. He's the Garfield High School May student of the month. Before I get into Fernando's academic and athletic accomplishments, I want to first speak about his character. Did you guys ever hear the expression that everyone has a bad day? Well, I think that expression needs to be changed to everyone has a bad day except for Fernando Elias. I'm always going to think of him as the first student to arrive to class, ready to put in the work with a smile on his face. I think the three words that describe him best are pleasant, consistent, and focused. His positive attitude sets the tempo both in the classroom and on the track where he's a threeseason athlete.
Let the celebration begin. Thank you [Applause] . Thank you for what a truly welcoming message that was and what a good way to start ladies and gentlemen this is now the moment of truth the awarding of and certificates. request the parents of the awardees to your child as he or she goes on stage to receive his or her awards. Taking the honor of presenting today's awards are our dedicated and amazing upper elementary teachers Mr. [Music] Miss ch and let's give them a [Applause] [Music] [Applause] war by recognizing our fourth grade for you and celebrate their work and achievements. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Aradne Sopia respectful role model award rising leader award sportsmanship star award classroom care champ award [Applause] [Music] Atenas Rob Axel Lonel keyboard excellence award Park award sportsmip award classroom kid award perseverance power award artist of the year award helping hand award rising leader award citizenship award classroom care [Music] award oselardo respectful road bard azela high sportsmhip Star award perseverance power award last group champ [Music] award em honorable benchmark high achiever benchmark high grow benchmark high achiever benchmark Creative award rising leader award young scientist award classroom chef award and artist of the [Music] year salaya an perseverance power award award [Music] Eaniel Kendra Action Bautista Azela High Achiever Citizenship Award Classroom care award award espenosa Beltran Miley Antonel Citizenship Award Classroom care award rising leader award perseverance power award [Music] [Applause] [Music] Fairhan benchmark high the rifle effect award kindness matter citizenship award rising leader award sportsmanship Star award classroom kid [Music] award the lind perseverance power award awesome artist award classroom care champ award [Music] Garcia Isabela Lina Citizenship Award Perseverance Power Award artist award [Music] Garcia Joseph Perseverance Power Award Classroom Champ award Branillo Marcos David the RLE effect award kindness matters Citizenship Award best listener award awesome artist award perseverance power award physical education excellence award [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Patron Domes Dante A BMK PLA high Achiever Benchmark high remarkable reader award, respectful role model award, risе leader award, grammar genius award, creative thinker award, artist of the year award, Manuel Mills Jacks, AB roll, Benchmark high achiever, benchmark class high achiever benchmark M highl champion and mat respectful role model award young scientist award artist of the year [Music] award mason marcus sportsmanship star award perseverance power award [Music] Mesa Milan Kendrick Equiel [Music] Awela High Achiever Benchmark PLA high benchmark highch sportsmanship Star award road mindset [Music] awardana Alexa Lena [Applause] Moreno [Applause] Maning PLA Award award respectful role model award citizenship award perseverance power award super sharer [Music] award garcia chic best listener award perseverance power award super hair award [Music] Osorio respectful role model award citizenship award classroom care check award perseverance power award [Music] address a ray Iran the rle effect award kindness matters benchmark high achiever citizenship award remarkable reader award rama genius award award super speller award rising leader awardro care champ awarding enthusiast [Music] awardisaga jackson ray ab benchmark high achiever Rising leader award, sportsmanship star award classroom kit champ [Music] award redon sophia Terbal effect award, kindness matters.
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I too attended the high school graduations and want to wish all the students the best of luck. It was an incredible experience and I was thankful I could be there. Thank you. Just want to also um echo Dr. Cto's uh sentiments for uh Principal Jill Hoppy and just congratulations for uh what just an outstanding award. Uh thank you for all that you do. I also attended the Freedom Traditional um band and choir concert and that was so much fun. Uh good to see all of the students just um having a good time um performing their um art. I also attended the sundown promotion ceremony and it was as usual a beautiful event. uh going forward. I also attended all four high school graduations and just want to say a special thanks to everyone involved in pulling that off. Um we had, as many of us know, we had a last minute um change from the stadium to the arena and it was just such an incredible event and much more intimate than the stadium has been.
Sweeney, accompanied by Heian Nuin as they sing My Way. [Music] And now the end is near. I face the final curtain. My friends, I'll say it [Music] clear. I travel each and every [Music] high and [Music] more to me. I did what I had to do and saw it through without exception. My friend is short and tearful along the way. And [Music] more I did it. Yes. I'm sure you knew when I did more than I could chew. But through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it all and spit it out. It all stood tall and didn't fall. [Music] I' had my share of loars. [Music] I find it [Music] allus. Oh no. Oh no. Not me. I did it my way. For what is a man? What has he got? If not himself, then he has not to say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who the record shows.
I am cadet Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Avi Bertell, the commanding officer of the distinguished NJRDC unit here at Greenway. Let me be the first of many to welcome all of you families and friends here tonight and to congratulate the students of Greenway High School's graduating class of 2025. Before we begin, I would ask that you please stand and remove your hats for the presentation of the colors under the direction of Cadet Lieutenant Commander Alicia Montinez Montes. Joining her are Cadet Lieutenant Darlene Hera, Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Cody Plamer, and Cadet Master Chief Jesus Molinar. Please remain standing for the singing of the national anthem performed by the Greenway Vocal Ensemble. [Music] Say proudly we at the twilight last gleaming stripes and bright stars through the fight we were so gallently streaming. And the [Music] rockets that our flag was still [Music] there for the land of the and the home of the [Music] bra.
Please parade the colors. [Music] What so proudly we held at the [Music] twilight star [Music] We were so gallently streaming and the [Music] rockets prove that our flag Does that star spangled [Music] yet of [Music] the [Music] home of the [Music] [Applause] Please retire the colors. Thank you. And please be seated. To enable all our guests to view our incoming graduates, we ask that you please remain seated during the processional. Ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present to you the graduating class of 2025. [Applause] [Music] Hallelujah. Hallelujah. [Music] Thank God. [Music] Hallelujah. Hallelujah. [Music] Oh my god. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Don't tell me we don't look good. We look fantastic. See, that's spacing. This is way better than it was, [Music] right? Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh, heat, heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat.
As we move on to whatever comes next, college, work, or something still unfolding, let's carry everything we've learned here into the next chapter of our lives. And most of all, let's keep showing up with heart, drive, and purpose, making sure we win the day every day. Congratulations, class of 2025. May we always remember where we started and never stop moving [Applause] forward. The foremost responsibility of any school is to foster and promote academic excellence. At Cortez High School, we recognize our most outstanding scholars by conferring our highest academic distinction upon those students who rank in the top 1% of the graduating class. This afternoon, I'm honored to present two students who have earned this prestigious recognition and hold the highest academic ranking in the class of 2025. Will the following students please stand as I call your name. Carla Judith Antonio Martinez, Colby Dell Lopez.
Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Hey, Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hey. Hey. Hey. [Music] I don't [Music] know. Heat. Heat. [Music] Happy. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] On behalf of the class of 2025, I would like to welcome all the family, faculty, alumni, distinguished guests, and friends who are joining us on such a memorable day. My name is Yasmin Castro Chavez and it has been an absolute honor to serve as this year's student body president. It seems like just yesterday we were seventh graders who got two weeks off and now we're moments away from graduating. I may not have gotten the chance to get to know all of you, but I thank you today for making these last four years such an amazing experience. I thank you for all the dozens of sports games with packed stands, for dressing up in all sorts of silly outfits on spirit weeks, and dancing the night away whenever a speaker was in sight.