001Good afternoon parents, caregivers, students, and friends. I am Dr. Michael Massa. I am principal of Hugenot High School. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 commencement exercises of Hugenat High School. We are especially proud of all the graduate graduates and would ask that you please help us honor them in an appropriate manner. Please note that graduation is a dignified formal academic event. Although it is a joyous occasion, proper decorum at graduation would be the same behavior is expected at a theatrical performance, church service, or wedding. Please help make this a memorable and dignified celebration of achievement. Upon the announcement of names, appropriate acknowledgement with applause should be used to recognize the graduate. Please refrain from continued noise, yelling, screaming, and standing as this distracts greatly from hearing the next graduate's name
002and may prevent their family from seeing them cross the stage. We would appreciate it very much if you would take responsibility for each person in your party this afternoon. Thank you very much. Hallelujah. >> [cheering] >> Please stand. There we go. Please stand and remain standing for the presentation of colors, the Star Spangled Banner, and lift every voice and sing. You're Look at where I'm Oh, say by [singing] the early [singing] proud we at the >> [singing] >> Twilight stripes and [singing] bright stars through the [singing] fight for the >> [singing] >> We're so [singing] red. The bombs bursting in air through the night. [singing] Oh, [singing] that star spangle for the land of the [singing] home of of the [singing] brave. Oh, the [applause] Every voice sing [music] [singing] of liberty. Let our [singing
003and music] rise. [singing and music] Let us resound down as the rolling sea. Sing a song [singing and music] full of that taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us the [singing and music] rising sun. [singing and music] Let us march on till victory is won. [singing] >> [applause] [applause] >> Thank you. You may be seated. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the 64th commencement ceremony for Hugenat High School. It is a pleasure to have you with us this afternoon as we recognize the accomplishments of these wonderful young adults. We will begin this afternoon with the presentation of stage partic participants. I ask that you hold the applause until each section has been introduced. Each stage participant is asked to stand as his or her name
004is called and to remain standing until the entire section has been introduced. It is my great honor to welcome our superintendent, Mr. Jason Cameras. He joins me to introduce the school board division leadership and dignitaries whose advocacy and dedication have ensured our graduates have every resource needed to succeed in their next chapter. >> Thank you, Principal NASA, and good afternoon. It is an honor to introduce our stage participants, beginning with our school board chair representing the ninth district, Mrs. Shiovanda Fernandez. Representing the fourth district, Mr. Wesley Hedgepath. Representing the eighth district, Mr. EMTT Jafari, Senator Michael Jones, and Mayor Danny Avula. Please give them a round of applause. [applause] You may be seated. In the second row, we have Dr. Leslie Wiggins, Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Danielle Green Bell, Chief Engagement Officer, Miss Reisha Parks,
005Chief Wellness Officer, Mr. Taen Cooper, Executive Director of the Richmond Ed Fund, and Dr. Willie Bell, principal director for high schools. Please show your appreciation to them as well. Thank you. I now have the honor of introducing our stage participants from Hugenat High School. I ask that you again hold your applause until each member has been introduced. Each stage participant is asked to stand when his or her name is called and to remain standing in time until the tired group has been introduced. Mrs. Lindseay Zambrano Permo saludiatoran class of 2026. Mr. An Alexander Cammy Calron, valid Victorian, class of 2026. Mrs. Jia Garrett, assistant principal. Mr. Ryan James, assistant principal. Miss Latonia Kelly, assistant principal. Miss Erica Milner, assistant principal. Miss April Wilson, Dean of Students. Miss Lisa Harrison, school counseling and school counseling department
006chair. Mrs. Kirsten Morales, bilingual school counselor. Miss Monnique Harris, school counselor. Miss Tina Burton, English 12 teacher and school counselor. Mrs. Teeshi Ellis, fine arts department chair. Mr. Jerry Cooper, health and PE department chair. Mrs. Katherine Curran Boyd, science department chair. Miss Patricia Kent, math department chair. Colonel Moore, Jerro TC department chair. Miss Esther Oriana, uh, Leap and L department chair. Give them a round of applause, please. [applause] Thank you. Thank you. You may be seated. I would like to acknowledge our senior class uh, sponsor. Please stand when your name is called, Miss Kiara Mason. In the audience flanking our candidates for graduation are members of the faculty and staff of Hugenot High School. These dedicated professionals have worked tirelessly to help our students reach this important point in their lives. I ask that they
007stand at this time and be recognized. Thank you. All of you can be seated. >> Yep. Uh, [clears throat] finally, I must not forget our choir director, Miss Suzan M. Kaine, and the band director, Mr. Andrew Miles, Jr., please recognize them. >> [applause and cheering] >> And the program will now proceed as printed. Thank you. Good afternoon everyone. I think we can have a little bit more excitement in the room. Good afternoon, everyone. Yes, [screaming] much better. My name is Sio Fernandez. I'm chair for Richmond public schools and I'm joined by my colleagues. If you could just stand when I call you, Mr. Hedgepath who actually represents Hugana High School and Mr. Jafari is also here today. We also welcome the dignitaries who are here, Mayor Abula and Senator Jones. Thank you. On behalf of
008Richmond Public School Board, it's truly an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate the remarkable Hugenat High School class of 2026. Yes. First, I want to acknowledge Superintendent Cameras, the outstanding leadership team at Hugenot, the administrators, teachers, counselors, and staff. Thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and for creating an atmosphere where students could learn, grow, and prepare for their future. I also want to recognize the parents, caregivers, grandparents, relatives, mentors, and friends who are here today. Your support, encouragement, prayers, patience, and love help make this moment possible. This diploma may have one name on it, but today is truly a victory for an entire community. Please give yourselves a round of applause. And to the graduates, congratulations. You made it. As Huggan Falcons, you already carry a symbol of vision, strength, focus,
009and resilience. Falcons soar above the storm instead of being defeated by it. They rise with purpose, move with courage, and see beyond what is directly in front of them. Each of you has a story. For some, the road here came a little bit easy. For others, it came with challenges, responsibilities, and obstacles that people around you may never fully understand. Yet somehow through every early morning, every late night, taking tests, sacrificing, and even every moment you wanted to maybe give up, you kept going. And today, the perseverance brought you to the stage. Former first lady Michelle Obama once said, "Success isn't about how much you how much money you make, although that's nice. It's also about the difference you make in people's lives. As you move into this next chapter, I hope you never measure
010yourself only by titles, popularity, and possessions. Measure it by your character. Measure it by your kindness. Measure it by how you treat people and impact the people you leave behind. As you fully embrace adulthood, you may face people who underestimate your value. But in those moments, remember who you are. You are brilliant. You are deserving. And you are destined for greatness. But remember that greatness comes with responsibility. So stay true to who you are, even when pressure tries to change you. In every room you walk in, know that your presence means something. And while you pursue your dreams, don't rush through life so quickly that you miss the beauty of the moments happening right in front of you. One day you will look back, trust me, and realize how quickly this season has passed. So
011be present, take chances, learn from your failures, celebrate break your growth, and never allow the negativity of the world to harden your heart. Congratulations, Hugenat class of 2026. Keep soaring. We are proud of you. [cheering] [applause] Well, congratulations, Falcons. Such an honor to be here with you all. Congrats. Um, it really is an incredible day and it's a joy to be able to celebrate with you guys. Uh, y'all did it right after so many early mornings and late nights and FaceTime study sessions and cafeteria debates and just juggling school and sports and jobs and families. you all have made it and I actually feel like uh that means a lot more and a lot different thing than it did when I was coming through school. And so know that my hat is off to you.
012Uh that I see you that uh the the recognition of what you all have to navigate uh is really remarkable. And I want to say that um also as a proud parent to five kids who have come through Richmond public schools, I know that this is a team sport. And so I want to honor your families and your teachers, the staff at Hugenat, the mentors and neighbors that have helped you along the way because none of us get here alone. And the pride that this room that these people are feeling is well earned. So, thank you all. You know, one of the proudest moments of my life as a dad was when my oldest daughter graduated from community college a few years ago. Um, she is adopted. She came to our family during her teenage
013years. She actually spent a couple of years here at Yugenat High School. Um, and you know, she was one of those kids who had a a tough childhood, but just kept getting up and and persevering and figuring out what was next. And so she did that over and over and over again and graduated from community college, not unlike uh the auditorium we're sitting here today. And I remember when she got up and she walked across that stage, there was an entire section of the audience that just went nuts, right? People were clapping and screaming and stomping on the bleachers. So much so that the president of the community college like actually paused her and turned her just to like look and take it in. And what was amazing about that moment is that this segment
014of of the audience was about 60 people. And it was her adopted family and her biological family and teachers and counselors and social workers and so many different people along the way that had been a part of her journey. And it was incredible to see that entire village there celebrating with her. But it was also incredible and it gave me goosebumps as I was sitting. She was the oldest of 10 biological siblings. And so a bunch of her youngest siblings and cousins were all there and they were watching their sister do this thing that like they just never thought was possible for themselves and she was making it possible for them. And so whether you all realize it or not, you guys are role models for your younger siblings, for your cousins, for your friends,
015but also for people like me because we stand in awe of the way that you are navigating this incredibly complex world that's again so much more complicated than the world that a lot of us grew up in. And so know that the world needs you. It needs your energy, your ideas, your courage, and your leadership because I don't know if y'all have noticed, but the world is a little crazy right now. Over the last year, we have watched the federal government stoke fear and anxieties. They come into our local communities and they tear families apart. I've sat with a number of families who have seen their loved ones, their breadwinners, uh, get sent off to detention or get sent to their home countries with little to no explanation, no communication. And it feels like every
016day is bringing another crisis, another outrage, another reason to feel anxious about the future. And to make matters worse, we have these computers in our pockets where we are constantly connected, constantly consuming information, constantly being told what to fear or who to blame. And I'll tell you, you guys are living it. You're experiencing that. The toll that that takes on people and especially our young people is real. Across the country, adolescence are experiencing record levels of anxiety, of depression, of loneliness. We've seen surveys that show dramatic increasing in feelings of sadness and hopelessness among teenagers over the last 10 years. And far too many young people are struggling silently with mental health challenges while they're feeling pressure to appear fine on TikTok or Instagram. And I've seen the progression over the years in my non-
017mayor life because uh some of you know that I'm a pediatrician. I work at a local hospital. One of the things that we do is we see patients as they come in uh to the psychiatric ward there. And I've watched over the years how as kids become less connected socially, they become more dependent on social media. Uh they get cyberbullied. They feel the impacts of what is happening in society around them. And I know you guys have seen it too. Either you've walked alongside friends that are experiencing hard times or perhaps you've struggled through some of these challenges yourselves. But what's come become clear to me is that these difficult moments don't get the final word about who we are, where we're headed. And today's proof of that, right? So many of you have dealt
018with this stuff and you get up and you get up and you keep going and now you're here standing at the beginning of the next chapter. And some of you are heading off to college. Others are going to jump into the workforce. Some will join the military. Some of you guys are going to start your own thing. And wherever you go, I promise you that somehow other people will be involved. They'll be around. They'll be in your dorm. They'll be in the workplace. They'll be on the other the end of a phone call or a web conference. And so I want to challenge you in this particular moment that we're in. I want to challenge you to do two things. First, move towards people, not away from them. Because right now, everything in our culture
019is pulling us apart. Your social media al algorithms are feeding us outrage because outrage is what keeps us scrolling. It's what keeps us clicking. The political environment we're in, even if you're not that into politics, is constantly telling us to fear people who think differently than we do. And so we sort ourselves into camps, into identities, into tribes. And over time, it just becomes easier to think of people as kind of one box or another than it is to actually know who they are. But I'll tell you that the strongest communities and the strongest people resist that pull. Instead, they choose to be curious rather than just blindly hating somebody because of what you think they stand for. They choose to engage in conversation instead of making assumptions about what someone thinks based on the
020way that they look or the part of town that they're in they're from. and they choose to see the humanity in the humans whose experiences and beliefs and backgrounds are different from your own. And that doesn't mean you won't disagree. You 100% will disagree. But that disagreement does not have to lead to dehumanization. And so I tell you from experience that some of the most meaningful growth in my life, in your life, will come from relationships with people who challenge you, who stretch your perspective, and who help you to see the world differently. And ultimately, if we want a healthier community, if we want a healthier city, if we want a healthier country, that's what it takes. People who are willing to do that and build bridges instead of walls. Second, I want you to
021put your phones down and connect with real human beings. You all have seen the technology is an incredible tool, but it cannot replace real human connection. I feel like social media has created a world where people will say things and post things and say things online that you like never in a million years would say face to face to a real person. And that the way that we interact the world, we confuse likes and follows with real relationships with people. And that is no substitute for face to face connection, for sitting down with a friend who's hurting, for laughing together, for looking into someone's eyes and like really hearing their story. And at the end of all this, at the end of your life, you will not measure your happiness by followers or likes or
022views. You'll measure it by relationships, by whether you loved people well, by whether you showed up for others or allowed others to show up for you. So, I'm asking you guys to build a life that is deeply connected. Invest in friendships. Invest in your families. Invest in your neighborhoods and your communities. And I want to close by saying that as your mayor, Richmond sees you not just as high school graduates, but as the leaders and the authors of the next chapter of our city story. And it's why your generation matters so much because the world doesn't just need smarter technology or faster innovation. It needs people like real human beings who live with empathy and integrity and the courage to build a world that is more compassionate and more just and more human. So congratulations
023class of 2026. Know that your city is proud of you. Know that I am proud of you. And I cannot wait to see what comes next. Congratulations, Falcons. [cheering] >> [applause] >> Good afternoon, family, friends, and guests. And most importantly, good afternoon, the class of 2026. My name is Mrs. Morales, and I am the bilingual school counselor. Tonight we have the privilege of recognizing our top 10 graduates. Students whose dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have distinguished them throughout their high school careers. We are incredibly proud of each of them, not only for their academic accomplishments, but for the way they honor the sacrifices, support, and encouragement of their families and friends who have helped them make this moment possible. As we celebrate their achievements, we will also share the colleges and universities they will
024attend this fall along with the scholarships and award money they have earned throughout their hard work and determination. However, this year is a little unique. This year we have a tie for our ninth spot shared by two students with the exact GPA exact same GPA. Therefore, we have the unique pleasure of having 11 students in our top 10 to honor today. Students, as I call your name, please stand facing the audience and remain standing until the end. Family and guests, please your hold your applause until the end. We will start with number 10. At number 10 is Anna Rodriguez Oriana. Anna has a 4.15 GPA. Anna will be attending Eastern Menanite University and majoring in criminology with a minor in pre-law. She plans to become a civil rights lawyer and eventually open up her own
025law firm. Anna earned her Pell Grant and school-based scholarship to total $51,000 towards her studies at Eastern Menite University. Our first student in the number nine spot is Stephanie Ramirez Rondon. Estanie has a 4.17 GPA. Estanie will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University and majoring in psychology with a minor in prehysical therapy. She plans to work in clinics and healthc care settings where she can support and care for children and young people through their physical and mental well-being. If Stephanie earned three scholarships totaling in $21,395 towards her studies at BCU, [applause] our second student in ninth place. Oh, top 10, please remain standing until the end. And our second student in ninth place is Yamira Avila. Yamira also has a 4.17 GPA. Yamira will be attending Richard Bland College to study health and medical science. She
026plans to become a physician and pursue a lifelong career in medicine. Yumida earned two scholarships totaling $60,000 for other universities, but still plans to attend Richard Bland. >> [cheering and applause] >> In our eighth spot, Zaniah Gonzaga. Zaniah has a 4.25 GPA. Zaniah will be attending Virginia State University to major in physical therapy while pursuing their real estate license on the side. She plans to help others optimize their physical well-being while building wealth through investment and sales. Zaniah qualifies for multiple scholarships and grants totaling $23,74 towards her studies at VSU. [applause] In our seventh spot is Jose Chabaria Alleman. Jose has a 4.32 GPA. Jose will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering to study mechanical engineering. He plans to work in the robotics engineering field to design, build, and repair robots. Jose earned
027three scholarships totaling $11,960 towards his study at VCU. In our sixth spot, Abdullah Fall. [cheering] Abdulatif has a 4.44 GPA. Abdulatif will be attending Old Dominion University to study mechanical engineering. He plans to become a mechanical engineer working in the automotive or aerospace industries while desiring to eventually own his own engineering company. Abdulatif has earned two scholarships totaling $14,500 towards his studies at ODU. [applause and cheering] In our fifth place, Briana Burwell. Briana has a 450 GPA. Briana will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University and majoring in anthropology with a minor in criminal justice. Briana plans to become a medical in examiner in the future. Briana has also earned numerous scholarships and grants totaling an extraordinary $256,418 [cheering] towards her studies at BCU. In our fourth spot, Tia Harris. Tia has a 4.53 GPA. Tia will
028be attending James Madison University to study nursing. She plans to become a nurse practitioner. Tia has also earned numerous scholarships and grants totaling an amazing $34,650 [cheering] [applause] towards her studies at JMU. In third, we have Tiana Goins. Tiana has a 4.55 GPA. Tiana will be attending Old Dominion University to study English and sociology. She plans to teach advanced English in high schools and later become a college professor. Tiana earned a merit-based scholarship that will cover $3,500 per year at ODU in addition to her PEL grants. [cheering] All right. Number two, our saludiatoran, Lindsay Zambrano Peromo. Lindsay has a 4.68 GPA. Lindsay will be attending Randolph Min to study biology with a minor in Spanish. She be plans to become a dermatologist. Lindsay won several scholarships that granted her $57,645 towards tuition at Randolph Min.
029And lastly, our validictorian, Alexander Kame Calderon. Alexander has a very impressive 5.02 GPA. [cheering] [applause] Alexander will be attending the University of Virginia to study electrical engineering. and Alexander plans to become a hardware hardware electrical engineer in the future. Family, guests, please give another round of applause for our top 10 honor students. [cheering and applause] We are proud of you all, but you have worked so hard and come so far and therefore we can't wait to see what you all do in the future. Congratulations. You may be seated. Good afternoon families, teachers, administrators, school board, superintendent cameras, and most importantly, the class of 2026. I am Lindseay Pardomo and I am proud to stand here today. I have always dreamed of being in the top 10 and I am honored to represent you all today.
030Four years ago, none of us truly knew how much we would grow, struggle, change, and succeed. A lot of us were still trying to figure out ourselves. We were learning what kind of person we wanted to be, and sometimes even hiding parts of ourselves just to feel accepted. And now, after all the early mornings, late nights, group projects, exams, and stress, we are here together at graduation. First, I want to thank the people who helped us get here. To our teachers, counselors, administrators, and school staff. Thank you for believing in us and for reminding us that we were capable of more than we thought. But more importantly, to our families, thank you for all the sacrifices you made and for the words of encouragement when we felt like giving up. My four years in high
031school were truly amazing. I wanted to experience everything I could. So, I decided to try new things. Even if it was out of my comfort zone, I pushed myself to make the most out of every opportunity. While balancing college classes, other academics, soccer, and work, there were definitely moments when life felt overwhelming and exhausting. There were late nights. There were mornings I didn't even want to wake up. And there were times when I questioned if everything will pay off. But standing here today, I can proudly say that every sacrifice, every challenge, and every hour of hard work was worth it. Everything I worked and prayed for finally paid off. And through it all, for me, there has been one person that served as my inspiration. The only person who never left my side, no matter
032how difficult things became, was my mom. I will now express my gratitude to my mom in Spanish. Mommy for speech. Finally, I want your full attention as I deliver this important message to the class of 2026. One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that trying to fit in only hides the things that make us special. The qualities we sometimes feel insecure about are the exact qualities that make us different and powerful. The truth is we were never meant to spend our lives blending in. We were born to stand out. So with this, I want you to be the person who leaves the crowd. Be the person who's who everyone admires and inspires to become. Be the person who puts themselves first without forgetting about others. Be the person who everyone Be the person
033whose presence commits respect the moment they walk into a room. When you achieve these qualities, you start being a leader. You become the person that leaves a mark on people's lives. What makes our class special is that we learn how to adapt and support each other when things got difficult. Every challenge made us stronger. Every mistake became part of our growth and every success no matter how small reminded us why we kept trying. As we move into the next chapter of our lives, success will look different for all of us. Some of us are heading to college, some to work, the military, or new opportunities we have not even discovered. But no matter where life takes us, I hope we remember that we can all make an impact in this world. We each have the
034power to be the change and we each have the ability to stand out. So, class of 2026, embrace change, believe in yourselves, and never let fear stop you from becoming who you're meant to be. Always remember that the people who change the world are the ones that have the courage to be different. Don't try to fit into society when you have the power to change it. May God bless you all forever. Thank you. [applause] >> [singing] [singing] >> I turned around [singing] hills [music and singing] down. [singing] in the sky. Rise above the changes [music] [singing] [music] of [singing] my life. afraid [singing and music] of changing my life >> [singing] >> Child. [singing] >> [singing and music] >> in the room. [music] [singing] It was true at your glance. [singing] But your heart [singing
035and music] like the [singing] I see I try to go to [singing] down at your I'll run to you. I'll run [singing and chanting] to you. [singing] [music] I've been [singing] fighting so long, but I' [singing] [singing] shall win that mine. I have broken bones [singing] out of [singing] to you. I [singing] run to you. I [singing] will break down the gates of heaven. [singing] A thous [singing] How to you? >> [singing] [singing] >> How to >> [applause] >> Hello, good afternoon. I would like to first say good afternoon to teachers, staff, distinguished guest, and fellow graduates. I hope you guys are excited and having a great day. For some, today might be the first and last time you will see me. So, in case you do not know who I am, my name is
036Alexander Mrique Kame Leon and I am a first generation Guatemalan immigrant. >> [cheering] [applause] >> First and foremost, I would like to take a moment to thank God for guiding me and allowing me to be here today. Additionally, I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation to everyone who helped me and supported me throughout my high school journey. Thank you to all the amazing teachers who guided me, to all my friends, to my beloved girlfriend, and especially to my family who are here today. I will be thanking my family in Spanish as that is the language they understand the best and is also part of my heritage. So, I hope everyone here understands the importance this holds to me. Padres, Canada, for For me, getting to be st in this stance was
037not easy. Since the first moment I set I set foot into this land, I knew I wanted to achieve as much as I possibly could. After all, the United States is known as the place in which anyone who is willing to put in the effort is able to accomplish anything they set their mind into. And I can now stand in front of you as a testimony to this belief. When I first arrived in the United States, I barely knew how to count to 10 and possibly four colors max. Fast forward two years and I was fluent enough that I could write and say almost anything. I had an ambition and that said ambition allowed me to accomplish multiple things in the following years. In my freshman year, I was accepted into the Richmond Technical Center,
038a major event that sparked my passion for engineering and allowed me to meet my now close friends who are here today. Then two years later, I was accepted into the Early College Academy, another event that was life-changing in more than one way and ultimately allowed me to be here in this stance. Now, another two years later, I stand here as a college graduate and soon a high school graduate. Both of which I am the first in my family to be. >> Wow. [applause and cheering] >> Now, having said all this, I want to congratulate every single one of you graduating today. I might not know all of you personally, but I know that getting to this point was not easy. I'm sure that there were multiple times in which the stress was too much. Many
039times in which giving up felt like the only option, yet you guys still made it thanks to the effort you guys put in day after day. Honestly, that is how it felt for me at times. Many of us even had to go through a difficult task of managing school work and after school activities and still having to wake up day after day. Nevertheless, that did not stop you guys from being here today. And that is why you guys deserve to be proud of each other right now. After today, you guys will officially become young adults. And you guys will be able to for the first time in life choose your own path. Although that might sound scary or thrilling to some of you, I can assure you that if you set your mind into a
040goal, if you're willing to put in sweat, blood, and tears, you guys will be able to achieve your dream. Ultimately, I would like to leave you guys with a message on my own. Life is just starting. Do not let the your previous self define who you will become. Let the present guide you into the person you strive to be one day. Have a blessed day. Blessed day. And once again, congratulations to the class of 2026. [applause] All right. Let me just quickly say to the class of 2026 how incredibly proud I am and how much I love each and every one of you. Superintendent Cameras and members of the Richmond City School Board, I hereby certify that the excuse me, I hereby certify that the candidates for graduation seated before us today have completed all
041of the requirements for a high school diploma as required by the Board of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Richmond City School Board and are eligible to receive their diplomas. [cheering] Are you all ready to make it official? [cheering] >> By the power vested in me by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Richmond City School Board, I hereby accept the class of 2026 from Hugenat High School and confirm that they are eligible to receive their diplomas. Congratulations. [cheering] >> And at this time we will begin rewarding awarding diplomas. [cheering] Lurelia AG, Ardani Aguilar, Jimenez, Crystal Awa, four [screaming] Jordan Allan Boykins, Davidid Amado, Bravo, Rosa Amada to Valeria Amaya, Burgos, Anderson, Kayla Andrews, Alison Aino Mendula, [screaming] Katy Artiaga Ortega, Shade Atkins, Jimara Aila Flor Az Garcia Andy Jer Aala Lopez Asan Bear
042Jennis Barcel Cordova, Deon, Evan, Barona, Lopez, Jason Bartoon, Escobar, [cheering] Desan Baskville, Akira Battle, Carmen Bedoya Gavara, >> Sierra Bell, >> Julius Betts, Jordan Bibs, Kelly Bonia, Robert Booker, Kristen Bowman, Romeo Bradley, Jeremiah Brown, Rashine Brown, Rachel Brian, Briana Burwell, [cheering] Zire Butler, Asha Callas, [screaming] Alexander Kame Calderon, Bisai Canales, Barona, Jeremy Castle SCro Kintania Jose Antonio Chavaria Aliman Zachariah Charles Kenya Chartine Right. Jerry G. Veranda Reyes, Justin Cisneros, Gonzalez, Kanaya Clark, [cheering] Kendela Coleman, Christian Kayawa Barera, Kimberly Cora A Costa, Jose Cruz, Mahia Markel Dabney, [cheering] Antonian Dcasta, Ashira Davis, Shaniah Davis, Charles Deborro III, Anthony Delil, Vega, Joanna Delgado, Calderon, Daniela Dia, Samayora, Tyrie Dickerson, Nia Donovan, Leonard Edmonds, Joelle Edwards Carter, Michael Eia, Michaela Elliott, Abdulatif Fall, [cheering] >> Dearis Far, Jordan Finel, >> Ariana Fields, Ozarius Fields, Si Figero, Masaros, Brian
043Flores, Herardo, Javier Flores, Pinson, Kayla Ford, Kayla Freeman, Ariana Fuller, >> Kamaya Fuller, Overton, Neestor Gallardo Lopez, Israel Garcia Castaneda, Alexis Garcia Rivas, Angeli Garo, Cadesia Gails, Tiana Goens, [cheering and screaming] Zaniah Gonzaga, Adriana Green, >> Corey Green, Aubrey Green, Rashan Green, Jamie Guzman Ortiz, Kimari Harrove, Jasmine Harris, Tia Harris, [cheering] >> Shaniah Harrison, Jammaine Harvey, Lissa Haskins, Rashan Haskins, Jan Hatcher, Mariah Henley, Lai Henson, Anel Ernnandez, Randy Hernandez, Roy, Fatima Hernandez, Viea, Eric Era Morales, Brian Hibler, Joshua Halt, Thomas Hopkins, Anie Isager, Dominique Jackson, Bonner, Mariah Jefferson, Terron Jefferson, Christina Jimenez, Gonzalez, Jessine Jimenez Fuentes, Kayen Johnson, Eric Johnson, Laniah Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Michaela Johnson, Jaden Johnson Lee, [screaming] Immani Jones, [cheering] Jamir Jones, Edwin Huarez Lopez, >> Asia Kain, Kinsley Kinlock, >> Zoe Ky, >> Janiah Langghorn, >> [screaming] >> Kiana Lepine, >>
044Siana Line, Dia Lawrence, >> Aurin Lee, >> Omar Ari Lee, Arnold Lobo Dong, >> Amaya Logan, Keshan Logan, Win Lopez, Jaden Loving, Joseline Machado, Aaron Marquez, Ivan Marquez Banda, >> Trinity Martin, Christopher Martinez, Jamaiah McDaniel, >> Hannah McIntyre, Julisa Medano, Suda, Katya Ma Jimenez, >> Annayiah Messenger, Nor Metawi, [cheering] >> Taiki Miller, Tan Mills, Janelli Molina, Naomi Molina Portillo, Jordan Montalo, Ernandez, [cheering] >> Jose Moreda, >> Anthony Monroe, [cheering] >> Kamari Nelson, Nia Nelson, Nyla Nelson, >> Jasmine Neville, [screaming] >> Xavon Nuen, >> Jaylen Nutall, Cameron Oliver, Nami Anuqua, >> Josiah Paige, Sai Parker, Nazir Patron, Samuel Perez, Salasar, Johan Perez, ONIO, Kashima Perkins, [screaming] Naara Phillips, Sakai Phillips, Alvin Pens, Gavara Freddy Pong, Melo, Finson, Vasquez, Jella Plateo, Caleb Poke, >> Corey Port, Angelie Portillo, >> Ariel Price, Colton Prince, Elmer Ghano, Michael Ramirez,
045Pineda Stephanie Ramire, Rondon, Jeter Ratliff, Ashley Reos, Dea Cruz, Somaya Rivas, Demon Ran, Taan Roberts, Bran Robertson, Amaya Robinson, William Roa Sango, Anna Rodriguez, Oriana, Sherry Rosales, Martinez, Raven Ross, Annayiah Rowlet, Armando Ruffen Nunees, Vanessa Salasar Calderon, >> [screaming] >> Ben, Sanchez, Diaz, Abdiel, Santiago, Cabesas, Sahaja Sawyer, Orin Sawyers, Antonio Scott, Charlie Sedwick, >> Andy Sierra Hernandez, [cheering] Jaden Simmons, >> Timothy Smith, [cheering] >> Alexa Seraniano, Danila Sto Campos, Jose Sto Gomez, Jose Sto, Raundo, Tasia, Tasia Spence, [screaming] Keon Spencer, >> Paris Stanberry, Seriana Starks, Ka Stevens, Melvin Stokes, Jakica Strickland, Sammy Strong, Dean Taylor, Devin Taylor, >> Jaden Taylor, >> Tiffany Taylor, [cheering] Lonardo Terry, >> Michaela Terry, Ashu Chum, [screaming] >> Armani Thomas, Jazelle Thomas, Nicholas Thomas >> Cody Thompson, [cheering] >> Kimo Thornton, Nancy Tovar Alvarez, Joseline Valera Diaz, Brenda Vasquez, Herbert
046Ooa, Leonel Voro, Wallace, ILO, Montgre. Ariana Olivera, Isaiah Warel, Heaven Walker, Javon Walker, Justice Walker, Stephen Walker, Micaia Ward, Michael Ward, Miguel Ward, Bernique Ward, Turner, Dante Washington, Elijah Watson, Jaden Watson, Kevante Weatherless, [cheering] Takon White, Toad Dara Sarah Williams, Pio Win, Jasine Win, >> Takira Wac, >> Deshawn Woods, Samad Yates, Autumn Jagger, Lind Sbrano, Perdomo, Samuel, Sulaga, Salasar, Deja Thompson, >> [cheering] >> Would the class of 2026 please stand? [cheering] Class of 2026, please move your tassel from the right to the left at this time, indicating the transition from student to graduate. Congratulations, class of 2026. [cheering] [music] Please join me in congratulating Hugenot High [music] School's class of 2026. Our commencement exercises will conclude with the recession of our guests and stage participants. Heat. Heat. [bell] Heat. Hello. Heat. Hallelujah.