001ladies and gentlemen principal of schools be your host to you we welcome you to school district class 2022 graduation [Applause] ceremony i' like to give a District board members we have Mr Eric [Applause] kerich we also have president Mr Roby Hopkins [Applause] of course we want to thank superintendent [Applause] Romano all of our human County Sheriff department members that are here with us tonight and special thanks to our campus security monitor Chief do please let's be mindful of our students and some adults that have sensitivity sound we ask that you have your um ringers turned off on the cell phones we ask that please no airb any kind of device really loud Sparling noises we do have a couple graduating evening extremely sensitive to noise so we just appreciate that after the ceremony outside parking
002free to use any of those items but inside from that I say you get started this time please rise for the processional of the a school 2024 graduated class w [Applause] let's go princess [Applause] [Music] [Applause] w [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] w w [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] w [Applause] [Music] [Applause] understanding for the pl of Comm I graduated [Applause] senior please stand Forge United [Music] statesis than you please be [Music] seated Victor student our Val Victorian and our Victorian will both give speeches this evening this year's Val Victorian for 2024 class is Miss Francis Robertson [Applause] [Music] firstly thank you to the teachers and staff of waho high school for their support and dedication to every stent would like to thank my best friends for their love their making laugh at 8:15 on the Monday
003morning I would like to thank my family for driving or flying out the middle of nowhere just for this thank you to my sister Elanor and my cousin cat who I FaceTime at any minor and thank you Mom and Dad for everything in the last month the number one question I've been asked by teachers friends and family is are you ready to graduate if you've asked me this question you probably been met with this space and the response being ready to graduate being showing up to school earning the appropriate credits and getting to the auditorium time it also means being ready to leave behind the normaly of high school life of the days my PR in the spent in class staring up the ceiling dying for the Bel I know I'm ready to leave behind
004our freshman year spent in quarantine where we joined Zoom classes half asleep and worked out in our rooms for PE because of Co our class missed our a promotion trip rest in peace made event and had a 15minute promotion ceremony in the plaza the lack of closure to our a grade year has left many of us feeling stuff in middle school so standing up here on the break of adulthood feels to real we're not ready but the truth is it doesn't matter if we're ready or not like every big milestone gradual graduation won't wait for us to fly mature before it comes despite not being ready for high school four years ago here we are we did it Whatever life After High School means for each of us we will face it head on we
005will learn that it will be okay congratulations to the class of 2024 [Applause] for those of you that don't know will be attending Brown [Applause] University to Google probably it is that school and it is one of the most prestigious schools that anyone can go to from anywhere in the world and we have somebody [Applause] from goes to graduating senior with the second highest grade point average behind the ball Victorian this year's Victorian is Miss Leslie himz [Applause] [Music] hello everyone [Applause] it's you're probably tired of me talking but today it serious like every day we are reunited again only today is different today we divide and SE for each of us separ no more help no exceptions no extra work no cheating no nothing now is just us and our own path from the
006bottom of my heart I tell you to always fight for what you want your dreams and goals to ACH we all have different visions and different perspectives and it doesn't mean that they are wrong never stop doing the things and which really makes you happy for others this is something I really like about this past we all say really chose ourselves being at school and spending time with each other for many years has been really stressful despite our differences in sometimes poor communication we were quite United which helped us be here next to each other happily and for the future but always knowing who we are and who we want to become I am proud of you and I know everyone out there like my lastly we wanted to thankor with much love and respect
007to your favorite students you know who we are we thank you and appreciate all the effort dedication and the r for everything we needed one with the present that we came together to make for you we hope you like it and thanks for also making school year a memorable one thank you Leslie next up we have our Congressional certificate recognition I'd like to call out Miss Cassandra from the office of congressman [Applause] evening family ands are we doing [Applause] tonight2 how are we doing [Applause] tonight I down but you the 27th school probably the 28 that I've been to and every school has to I'm going to make a quick video on the count you're show me how excited you [Applause] are as I mentioned um throughout the district we we uh recognize students um
008that school select and this is like our 27th school now me all alone we have staff members who who go throughout our congressional district um but it's it's it's an honor you know receiving all of these recognitions that we get the nominations that we get and I glad I don't have to pick a student because that is a tough job to pick one student and I know this school is a little bit smaller but to pick one student out of all the graduating class um that really stands out and shines for different reasons um and you have gone through a lot of struggles you you went through a pandemic as one of ear year um um you you know you started High School you went through a pandemic I had even gone through a pandemic
009and I was 38 at the time um I had got um you were expected to have it all figured out to go home during this very scary time for not just our nation but our entire world and then you were expected to come back and have it all figured out when even our entire nation didn't have so kudos to you classic 2024 for over overcoming those challenges and that only betters you to be prepared for anything that away congratulations for I here to student and I'm just going to read a little bit about this because those are the reasons why we get so excited to come out to the schools I had a staff member I have to go all the way to the no Gall area today my other was like I can cover
010AO if you want and I said absolutely not I love coming to AO the vibe is so much fun the students are so much fun so I'm I'm so happy to read about this student um and I know she already knows because she's on the program it is [Applause] Francis exceptional academic achievement alongside extensive involvement in divers extracurricular activity her leadership roles as a student council president and varsity cheerleading Captain coupled with participation in sports like volleyball and swimming showcase her ability to balance responsibility effectively moreover her engagement in stem and community service initiatives including volunteering at the desert Haven Animal Clinic and involvement in Co and blood drive highlights her commitment personal development and Community additionally her consistent employment as a lifeguard underscores her reliability and her dedication overall this individual's multifaceted engagement and
011dedication makes her an excellent candidate for the selection of the Congressional recognition and she's going to ground University so let's give it up for Fran [Applause] my honor to present you with a pressional recognition congratulations on your academic achievement at Al High School you are Deary Ro model to those Andress to reach out when that time comes if she needs letters of recommendation I know she'll be far away but if she ever needs a congressional internship we are here for that as well or to help her be successful along the way even though clearly she doesn't need that much help class of 2024 don't ever forget where you came from from this beautiful little town of Alo who has really molded you um think about the people who helped you get here today your family
012your loved ones your teachers your learn all of those folks don't ever forget where you're came from good luck to you best wishes and we're very proud of you [Applause] congratulations you Mr Sarah next we have our scholarship award winners recognition this presentation will be by superintendent best superintendent I've [Music] [Applause] thank you Dr sholz L sholz Kansas strong Dr sholz this easy Dr right come over here not shy not shy this guy's a two separate in George St all my ex is been in Texas he sh um graduating class of 2024 ni stand up and give this guy a great recognition he's retiring you're welcome to join us also [Music] [Applause] good evening students staff families proud govern board members I might be a little biased I have the best board in the entire
013State Arizona and I School District Community welcome thank you for being us tonight for this incredible special conation celebration of the class of [Music] [Applause] by everybody teachers and staff families leadership team and most importantly these recreators right here on stage they think every single day their heart and their pride and they're the best students I've ever worked with I'll take them seven days of the week and twice on Sunday want to take this time for special congratulations to the AO high school student scholarship award winners from the rotary scholarship thank the sponsors thank you to top telephone SPS angels in hands Homestead LLC the Els red white rotary Chamber of Commerce Kathy H scholarship John Burns Memorial all the students who were recognized please stand up for everyone can see how many of our
014students got those scholarships please stand up be sh guys sh stand up [Applause] congratulations class 2024 also for the accomplishments and the Legacy you have established entire Community these are just a few of the accomplishments that they have been a part of the academic success of a high school arol program accomplishments flight simulators and drones Red Raiders football team state playoffs the last two years Lady Raiders softball team State semifinals in 2023 State tal game in 2024 and AO high school cheerleaders new team category this is their first year and they're state champions state champion cheerleaders please stand [Applause] up and if you with me I want to recognize this our pitcher All State pitcher stand about those to the game at ASU she hit the ball she ran the first she was at first
015base she ran the second our player running the first got to first base the first base to drop the ball and the other team just kept looking at each other she kept running the second base and everyone was looking at the first base to play then she kep running the third Bas and you saw all the faces the heads of the other team of fans the just turned at the same time looking at her they start yell to their team she's running she's running she's running she ran all the way to home play and asked where did how did you know what to do she's like I saw rald from the Atlanta gra he never stopped until he sto Play She SP from first place the whole SP but she struck out about 12 or
01615 players she had about five or six catches I've never seen a player play with so much heart Sport and I just want to recognize [Applause] her and expectations for years to come we are just getting started during USD youth was motivation into success was our Focus this year now our focus is Mak each today your Masterpiece let's do this together students St families Crow govering board members and the entire a community if not us who and if not now when let's make a the best schol District not just in Arizona but I want you to work with all of us our district best District the entire [Music] country High School reg class of 2024 oh [Applause] [Music] Mr rley Hopkins our governing board president will join me ining and accepting the graduating class of
0172024 Al Unified School District governing board president Mr Rodney Hopkins members of the governing board superintendent Dr fero distinguished guests faculty staff and our Red Raider Community I'm hereby certify that these students have successfully met the graduation requirements by the Arizona Department of Education and the governing board of the I'll UniFi School District [Applause] [Music] [Applause] we will now award the diplomas Mr Hopkins our governing board president and Mr VOR will join me in awarding the diplomas weina [Music] [Applause] Emma great br [Applause] you Carino [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Samuel prer [Applause] abale aland [Applause] [Music] wo El way lria [Applause] jisa Lopez [Applause] Mor [Applause] bre [Applause] hon more of [Applause] Stan [Applause] [Music] mayia ramz t [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Francis Mia Isabel Rodriguez [Applause] women [Applause] Club s Tores [Applause] Jor [Music]
018[Applause] [Music] all right another big moment graduation it's time for GRE wison to come up for the Turning of the Tas [Applause] ladies and gentlemen we present to you the class of [Music] [Applause] 2024 Jo uson over the years our seniors have to thank you for the progress they made thank you for celebrating this special occasion with us [Music] [Applause] w [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] w [Applause] [Laughter] [Applause] oh [Music]