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BPS: Harding High School Graduation Ceremony 2025 (Friday, June 13, @1:00PM)

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YouTube / Bridgeport Public Schools
Date
2025-06-14
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Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
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3,849 words · about 22 min
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2026-06-04

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001Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Good afternoon everybody. Welcome to the 99th commencement ceremony of Warren Harding High School. Please join me in welcoming our distinguished guests. Now, please welcome the 2025 graduation candidates of Warren Harding High School, led by administration principal Vernon Thompson, administrator James Denton, and assistant principles Matthew Corkran, Lewis Jackson, and Flora Padro. The graduates are led by National Honor Society member Mia Reyes and TLC student Sayia Gonzalez and National Honor Society member Samantha Montes Guatso and TLC student Lacy Wheeler. And finally, we have our class of 2025. I would like to ask that everybody please rise for the

002pledge of allegiance which will be led by seniors Mady Hernandez Melendez and Emily Dilva 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. Please remain standing for our national anthem which will be sung by Harding alumni Britney Stewart. Oh, say can you see by the dawn early light what so proudly we held at the twilight. Highlights last gleaming. Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilless fight. For the ramp parts we wash were so gallently streaming and the rockets red glare. The bombs burn sting gave proof to the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star spangle b or the land of the free and the home of

003the Good afternoon everyone. The presidents don't sound like that. Good afternoon. I am principal Vernon Thompson. Please join me in welcoming our Harding leaders as we begin our 99th commencement ceremony. Miss Marian Cassetta, advisor of the National Honors Society. Mr. Patrick Lol, teacher representative. Mr. Matthew Corkran, principal of Health Careers Magnet Academy. Mr. Lewis Jackson, principal of the Law and Public Service and Business Academy. Miss Flora Padro, principal of the New Scholars Academy, and administrator, Mr. James Denton. We would also like to recognize our distinguished guest, Dr. Royce Avery, Superintendent of Schools. Dominic Costello, chief human resources officer. George Garcia, chief operating officer. My coach PJ Karafa, chief information officer. Michelle McKinley, chief of special education. Sanga Bella, executive director of school leadership. Margaret Hughes, executive director of school turnaround. Dr. Albert Saki, assistant superintendent.

004Chris Weiss, executive director of school leadership, and our esteemed members of the board of education, Marissa Gimenez, Christine Baptist Perez, Akisha Casemir, Willie Medina, Robert Traber, Andrew Andre Woodson, Secretary Albert Benahan Graales, Vice Chair Joseph Sakolivic, and our chair Jennifer Perez. Now, please give us a round of applause as our student masters of ceremony, Arian Latchman, takes over the commencement. Good afternoon, esteemed graduates, respected faculty and staff, cherished friends and family, and honored guests. My name is Audian Lashman and it is my distinct privilege to serve as your master of ceremonies for the 99th Warren Harding High School commencement ceremony. We gather here at this moment to celebrate not only a significant milestone in our lives but also the remarkable achievements that each of us has made. It is a true honor to guide us

005through this joyous occasion which marks the new beginning of new of new the beginning of new journeys for every one of us. Today we come together to celebrate a landmark accomplishment in our journey and is important to acknowledge the incredible effort, determination, and dedication that each of us has contributed to reach this moment. Let's embrace this achievement with a sense of gratitude and shared excitement, recognizing the hard work that brought us here. Each and every one of us present here now has faced hardships and obstacles that would that could have put a stop to our dreams and aspirations. But perseverance and motivation allowed us to overcome these hindrances. Your drive to accomp to achieve your goals and follow your passions is what brought us together. Sharing this moment and soon walking the stage. Let us

006celebrate not only this special occasion but also the challenges you have overcome to reach this point. I would like to highlight some people who have helped me persevere through my own obstacles. My parents, my two siblings and my grandparents, my aunts, and my cousins Kareem, Andy, and Roshan, who have all made the dedication to sit here today at my graduation. I would also like to thank two teachers specifically, Miss Camino and Miss Garcia. You have you guys have seen me at my worst and you have done everything I uh you can do to ensure that I got back on my feet. I would like to also especially highlight the validictorian and saludiatoran of this graduating class, my two greatest friends, Kira Romero Carrera and Diana Godin Rees. Through the sleepless nights and study sessions dedicated

007to making it his day, I would like to thank you guys all dearly for the support that you guys have given me. To everyone mentioned, I want you all to know that I love you dearly. Lastly, I would like to conclude this speech by offering a few words of motivation as well to the graduating class. As we move on to this next chapter of our lives, we will to face challenges that may try to hold us back. There will be times when it feels like the odds are against us and success seems out of reach. I want you to know that there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel and that there's there will always be a way to persevere and succeed. I have great faith that everyone here will make

008themselves to be something significant in life. and I hope to see you all triumph. Congratulations graduates and to many more accomplishments. Now, I would like to please welcome again our principal, Vernon Thompson. The last NBA draft had many great players, but the talk of the draft was ironically the 55th pick, who happened to be Bronnie James, the son of the great LeBron James, who some of my students who don't know a lot about basketball think is the GOAT. But me and Coach Karafa beg to differ. I'll save that debate. I listened as Stephen A. Smith criticized LeBron James and said, "Bonnie James is only here because of his dad." And my question is, what's wrong with that? What America missed is a parent's success will almost always put a child in the greatest position to

009be great. I want the class of 2025 to leave here knowing that your children, your nieces, your nephews, or a child you may mentor can be and should be in the best position possible simply because of your success. Today, you are taking one of the first steps for yourself and your generation that follows you. You can lead the next generation into greater opportunities. Why? Class of 2025, I need you to ask me why so I could tell you. Let me get a better why than that. Because Harding alumni have done it before. Jonathan Dubose left Harding and played guitar for Beyonce. Lechan Sap left Harding and won three Emmys. Damon Lewis left Harding and was nominated National Principal of the Year. Michael Jordan left Harding and created the Brothers Table Mentoring Program. Irea Garcia left

010Harding and became a school social worker right here at Harding. Dr. Cohen and Miss Avet Garcia left Harding and came back to lead our medical magnet students into the medical field. Give it up for them. I want to finish by saying what I say every morning. This is Harding High School, where out of love we build structure. And with structure, the class of 2025 can and you will build success. I'd now like to introduce our esteemed superintendent, Dr. Royce Avery. Good afternoon to our outstanding graduates, their families, and excellent our excellent teachers and amazing administrators. Everyone who has helped make today possible. Thank you for being here. Most importantly, congratulations to the class of 2025. Today, we celebrate your hard work and journey. It's not about caps, gowns, or diplomas. It's about the path you

011started way before high school and will continue after today. You got we you all got here differently. Some balance school with jobs and some helped at home. Many of you are first time in your families to become graduates. Some of you came to this country, learned new languages, and kept going through perseverance. I want to give a special shout out to our English learners. Your courage and commitment inspires us all. Each of you, thank you. Yes, each of you brings something unique to this celebration. Every late night study session, obstacle, and success has shaped you and brought you to this moment. That's pretty incredible. It's important to remember that the world can be harsh, the economy unpredictable, and the high cost of housing might change your plans. Some of you might need extra time to

012figure things out, and that's okay. Be patient, stay strong, and adapt when needed. Changing path doesn't mean failing. It means growing. It's about finding out what matters to you and to your life. As you chase your dreams, don't compare yourself to others. Social media often shows perfect pictures of success, but remember it's it's just a high a highlight reel. Real life is so much more. Many see my career as successful. I've been a teacher and a superintendent and I'm honored to serve you and your community. This role is sometimes, you know, this is something that I truly cherish. However, I don't have a mansion or an exotic car. Instead, I have a fulfilling life in a career driven by passion. I face struggle and failure, but perseverance made all the difference. Do work that you

013love. Trust that hard work will pay off, even if it takes time to do. Consistency, truth, and willingness to learn will help you build a satisfying life. Class of 2025, you are ready and you are essential to the world. Believe we believe in you. We celebrate you and we look forward to seeing what you achieve. Congratulations. Keep moving forward. We're cheering you all the way. Thank you. All right, I would like to now please welcome our saludiatoran Diana Godin Reyes to the stage. Hello. Hi guys, it's me. My name is Diana Leticia Ginho Re, your salator of the Warren Harding High School class of 2025. Good afternoon to honor guests, administration, faculty, parents, family, and A big welcome to the class of 2025. It is such an honor standing here with all of you as

014we celebrate this beautiful accomplishment. Standing here today is something I never thought would happen. Honestly, I did not think I'd make it this far. I did not grow up speaking English when I first started school. I would sit I would sit in classroom simply nodding saying yes whenever spoke to me. I remember just nodding my head. what my teachers were talking about. It became a cycle repeating over and over just nodding my head and saying yes, yes. But one day I realized I just couldn't my way through life. I wanted a bright future. So I began to make every effort to start learning a language so that I could also learn the material. At first it was very difficult. Sometimes I thought I would never make it. But my mom once told me Which means

015there is no such thing as I cannot do this or I'm not good enough. Sometimes all it takes is to push yourself a little more. Thrive to what you want and it will happen. And my mom was right because now I'm here speaking English and number two in the class of 2025. My fellow graduates, each and every one of you are capable of anything that's truly want to do. There's no such thing as I can't. It might not it might not happen overnight. And it may not come easy. Believe me, it will not come easy. But if you work hard and strive for it, it will happen. Never let your fears dictate your future. Don't let your doubts stop you. Trust yourself. Bet on yourself. which means the stars guide me wherever I go and

016the moon has already seen all I've suffered and it told me not to stop. Class of 2025, I hope the stars can guide you in this new journey and don't stoping the p don't stop in your pursuit of what you want. I would like to give a special thanks to all my teachers I've had over the last four years for everything that you all have taught me. Thank you. It is because of you of you guys that what you have taught me that I'm able to stand on this podium today. I will take your lessons into this new chapter of my life. I also want to thank my friends who sorry I will I also want to thank my friends who stayed up by my side and never turned their backs on me. You all

017know who you are. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now, I want to thank my loved ones, the people who gave me everything and thank them in the language I was raised with. Um, my parents are over there. Hi, Mommy. Hi, Mommy. Gracias. Mama. [Music] Ashley [Music] Thank you all for listening. Class of 2025, I wish you nothing but the best in whatever path you choose. Chase your dreams, guys, and don't ever give up. You got this. Take care. Enjoy the ride to your new destinations. Congratulations and bye. We would now like to introduce our mayor, the honorable Joseph Ganon. I wasn't going to miss my opportunity to wish this Warren Harding High School class of 2025 congratulations. a job well done. I mean, it's a big deal. Graduations are a big deal,

018a milestone and all that. And it, you know, day to kind of take a few minutes and realize you did accomplish. But with all that comes a whole package of knowledge and understanding that this is success. This is what success feels like. This is what it looks like. And now you know what I think is the most important thing. Set your sights, your goals, your dreams as high as you can and just apply yourselves with your now known plan for success that got you here. You're part of a great tradition. 99th annual commencement, a great Harding High School tradition that I know parents and grandparents and great-grandparents all share. The Harding High School tradition. You're a part of it. a proud history now but also a proud future. We look forward to great things from

019the graduates and ask that you continue to do what is not only inspiring but sends a message that the sky's is the limit. Congratulations again class of 2025. Go on with great many many more success. Finally, I would like to please welcome our valadictorian, Kira Romero Carrera. Good afternoon and welcome honored guests, families, friends, faculty, and of course the amazing graduates. My name is Gomero Cabrera and I'm honored to be the valadictorian of the class of 2025. When I was a child, I would sit with the 24 pack of Crayola to draw and the world. My multicolored drawings will get a reaction of ooze and a be told how beautiful my pictures are. When I look out at your faces today, that is what I see. A beautiful multicolored painting created by our diverse cultures

020and backgrounds. According to US News and World Report in Harding, 94.8% of the student body are minorities, 57% are Hispanics, and 34 34.4% are black. That black and white statistic limits us. It does not speak to our rich backgrounds. It fails to tell our stories, our struggles, and our victories. It does not mention that many of us came from families who risked their lives and left everything they knew behind just to give us a better life. We began with limited resources, but we were able to grab a crayon and create our story. We were able to persevere against all odds to sit here today as high school graduates. Erasing and perfecting the blueprint we were given is the first step towards more. The second is coming together as a society and working together regardless of

021the color of our skin or our background to create a beautiful picture. Class of 2025, when you look at a painting with one singular color, you may think, "Wow, this painting is kind of boring." However, when there's a painting with every color under the sun mixed and blended together, whether it be black, brown, white, pink, blue, purple, etc., you stop and think, "Wow, that painting is beautiful." Don't let just the color of your skin define who you are. You can do anything you set your mind to. If you want to get your associates, bachelors, masters, doctors, start your own business, or even become president, go right ahead. Every human is given a brain and a heart to function. So use them for good. Nonetheless, never forget your roots. Some of us may be the first

022in the family to graduate, but we certainly won't be the last. As said in the musical Hamilton, immigrants, we get the job done. First, I want to thank God for everything and all the blessings of my life. Everything is possible through him. I want to thank the teachers and the English department for being the people I could rely on the most. Miss Miss Rosen and Miss Palmer and Miss Garcia, the teacher that the entire medical academy loves because how of how she listens to all of us. She's our number one supporter. She takes the time to really understand you and who you are as a person. Everyone needs a Miss Garcia in their lives. Thank you to all the teachers who truly make a difference in our lives because without them, most of us students

023wouldn't know what to do. Special shout out to my best friends, Larry, Yandelle, Chris, Alyssa, Diego, and Arian for teaching me to not take life so seriously sometimes. The time in my life that I need support the most. You guys were there for me and pick me back up with laughter and smiles. You guys will always hold a special place to my heart, even 50 years from now. I love you guys. You're my family. Lastly, I want to thank my parents. This will be in Spanish because they speak Spanish. Oh my god. Sorry. It is my own. This Thank you to all the families who encourage the students to push through and do great things. Now, class of 2025, the world is too big to not explore every inch. Go live life to the fullest

024and be the best you that you can be. God gave us talents so that they can be used for good. Be the difference in the world, but also be kind to yourself and to others around you. Be humble and never forget your roots. Reach for the stars and accomplish your ultimate dream. And if you complete that dream, as said in my favorite Disney movie ever, Tangled, you get to find a new dream. Congratulations to the class of 2025 for not only making it to this moment for but sorry, but for being the best class ever. Thank you to our saludiatoran and validation. Dr. Royce Avery, superintendent of the Bridgeport Public Schools. I have the honor to present Warren Harding High School senior class of 2025. I certify to you and to the board of education

025that the class of 2025 has fulfilled all of the Connecticut State standards for graduation and are in good standing. May I present them to you for their diplomas. By the power vested in me by the state of Connecticut in the Department of Education, I hereby confer these diplomas for graduation. Congratulations. We will now begin welcoming our graduates onto the stage to receive their diplomas. Starting with our National Honor Society students. miss. No. Kira, Sulea, Romero, Caba, Diana, Leticia, Ginho, Rees, Ashley Caba, Chis, Samira Carmen Garcia Perez, Arian Hemraj Latchman, Samira Melor, Samantha Montes, Quatzo, Christopher Logan Pallay, Mia Isabel Rees, Piagua, Say Gonzalez, Lacy Diamond, Wheeler, Dani, Agressi, Benitez, Jennifer Vanessa, Ariana Alejandra Alava Alas Aberine Alaro Jiz Al Faro Atik Ibraim Atik Almatari, Diego Alonzo, Justin Javier Alvarez, Herrera, Daniela Sophia Aino, Moises Aruse,

026Jacqueline Arao, Benitz, Brian Aia Cervantes, Muhammad Ba, Rodri Bailey, Annayiah Le Baker, Brandon Balazar, Cesar Lamar Baldwin, Ayana B, Sarah Bautista, Deaneri Berios, Satie Elizabeth Berios, Sarah Berthold, Joshua Carlos Bari, Kaen Cristiana Phillips, author James Blackwell, Joan Blanco, Josephina Ruth Bonia, Tristan Fel Boyd, Joan Brandon, Talon Terrell Brenley, Somaya Lee Richforth, Katina Brown, Tamir Brown, Edgar Buo, Lewis Yadiel Kamacho Rivera, Rashana Campbell, Marissia Caramo Marillo, Desiree Janai Marie Carmichael, Shanea Era Erica Carter, Erica Sierra Carwin, Christopher Cassiano, Sebastian Castillo, Mia Soladad Castro Gonzalez, Gandra Giuliani Sedar Sedano Ramirez, IA Serna Assencios, Flyia Paige Chambers, Jabari Jeremiah Chitik, Juliana Marie Chilo, Chenise Rihanna Chisum, Franklin Chukai, Alex Centron, Monnique Cohen, Emanuel Collazo, Crystal Marie Cologne, Tiarara Craig, Jesse Cruz, Josiah Antonio Cruz, Mia Crystal Cruz, Victor Emanuel Cruz, Eric Alexander Curiel, Tristan Austin Daly, Emily Eduardo

027Sorz Dilva, Denise Dvilla Cologne, Marquel Lee Matthews Davis, Samara Davis, Stephen Allen Davis, Carmen de la Rosa RmIrez, Luis Deleó, Antoine Dante Dedricch, Jeremiah De Jesus, Nardiga Angelie De Jesus, John Diaz Rivera, Martha Elizabeth Veser, Dorville, Milton, DeMarco, Demarco Douglas, Naomi Deborah Douglas, Shelton, Naomi Duran, Vigil, Fron, Dusso, Yaniel Estrada, Kamani Evans, Vanessa Diamond, Far Anderson Fernandez, Zyriiah Adriana Figareroa, Isella Jocelyn Flores, Vieiraa, Hosley Flores, Lindseay Alya Flores, Jasmine Frasier, Annayiah Lee Fulbright, Edeline Elisa Galvin, Jose Genesis Garcia, IA Daniel Damian Gale Kalon Go Ortiz Kron Graham Rashan Grant Tmaine Green Larry Gavara, Dominique Guerrera, Montavo, Narik Adamson, Guthrie, Yale Gutterz, Castillo, Sarah Gutierz, Martz, Juan Gutierrez, Saul, Guzman, Perez, Richardsonia, Jamara, Omera, Djane, Hackett, Destiny, Marie Haley, [Music] Rashan Lee Hankerson, Amir Hassan, Kayla Hatton, Annayia Rosemary Herd, Mady Hernandez Melendez, Diamond Asia Hernandez,

028Elen Hernandez, Ezekiel Hernandez, Natasha Hibbert, Kevin Hagua, Zire Shahed Hill, Deborah Lissa Hines, Angelo Matthew Hollowman, Taniah Dell Holman, Erica Johanna Hopkins, Rosa Abigail Werta Bonia, Michaela Elizabeth Hilton, Andrew Inath, Kenneth Jackson, Jan Janasia Jacobs, Tanisha Jagasar, Da Whale, Jalelle, Aldine, Nash, Golden Jefferson, Seven Jefferson, Alexis Gimenez Ibanz, Aaron Johnson, Elijah Johnson, Erica Tremon Johnson, Kalia Lynette Johnson, Tennyson Johnson, Bridget Amanda Jones, Clifton Jones, Michelle Jones, Michaela Lynette Jordan, Noah Joiner. Aaliyah Kemp, Ariana Ara, Keith William Gregory Knox III, Evelyn Lioness, Galencia Landon, Jordan Markel Lawrence, Giovanni Lebron, Orlando Isaiah Jera, Kevin Leandro, Loa Pint, Lady Camila Loano, Junior Jamir James London Andrea Verili Lopez Gomez Renee Alexander Lopez Gualpa Jonel Lopez Ariana Laura Luis Mario Maldonado Meshmeica Dulio Marius, Jose Alfredo Marquez, Nika Marie Moredo, Jeffrey Jose Martinez, Panameno, Kelvin Martinez, Rees, Alex Rafael

029Martinez, Sara Martinez, Maasia Sierra Marie Mishek, Pearla Mateo Kajas, Jolanis Marie Matos, Aldea, Alexandra Fabola, Matute, Casada, Marisol, Medina, Vargas, Chantel, Eris, Mendoza, Edgar Jose Mendoza Jr. Janilsa Marcado Santos Zion Menick Nelson Enrique Mon Jonathan Montanes Audi Morel Franco Ela Munoz Rodriguez Kiara Chanel Murphy Christopher Antonio Narano, Ariana Denise Negron, Jasmine Negron, Cahil Nazbe, Andrew Nicholson, Michaela Norawena, Christomo Nunes, Christopher Alexis Ooa, Perez, Faith Ougo Onavis Organ Mariani Ortega Anthony Miguel Ortiz Rodi Pakaja Walter Agendi Palasios Diana Daisy Parker Antoine Patterson Andrew Jordani Paul, Alex Pñena de la Cruz, Michelle Pena de la Cruz, Hariel Puquer, John Jose Perea, Bianca Gel Perez, Urias, Jean Perez, Natalia Perez, Sophia Lauren Perez, Sinel Nazir Pettis, Tyrese, Tavoy, Perry, Jakai Maurice, Padwway, Robinson Pierre, Clifford Pierre Lewis, Eric Brandom Polleno, Joseph Portigio, Annayia Monet Ragland, Brenda Ramirez, Ernnandez,

030Nathan Ramirez, the Johnny's Josie Ramones, Oeda, Joselyn Desire Reches, Jolie Reches, Khalik Shamar Lee Riddick, Monica Rivas, Ryan Ria Osorio, Brandon Ha Rivera, David Ria, Ingred Nicole Ria, Minelis Janame Ria, Jandelle Abdullio Ria, Ombberto Rodriguez Diaz, Roangelix Rodriguez Gonzalez, Anderson Alexander Rodriguez, Angel Rodriguez, Catherine Nicole Rodriguez, Gusman, Candy Jamaida Rodriguez, Marwin Rodriguez, Ramirez, Jayen Jessica Roman, Christina Ina Naa Ross, Naive Isaiah Rosario, Miguel Anel Ruiz, Xavier Ricardo Ruiz, Alandre Zid Selenas Vasquez, Leslie Dennis Samuel Quo, Ethan Andreo Sanchez, Rendon, Natalie Janet Sanchez, Marvin Sin, Noel Santos, Melanie Elizabeth, Sevija, Bianca Sierra, Isaiah Simonetti, Kesha Jane Marie Small, Melvin Charles Smart, Shamir Raquin Smith, Reiki Sto, Dana Angelina Stevenson, Chris Tamay Pard, Devon Tate, Ji Anisa Tate, Tanoya Shaquel Taylor, Zire Stefan Taylor, Anel Anival, Tista, Brittany Rachel Toiscoco Aristes Jr. Torres, Sylio, Anel Ariel Torres,

031David Torres, Katherine Marie Torres, Tani Glennice Torres, Randy Ephraim Toscano, Oeda, Dalia Michelle Toscano, Adriana Alani, Tracy, Serenity, Nav, Tracy, Kaen, Zanaya, Tuck, Alisa, Anna to four, Melissa to four, Joyce Briana Valentine, Natalie Valerio, Ashanti Valv, Padia, Idalis Maria Vargas Polano, Fernando Gabrielle Pelasquez, Alexis Bellis, Yolanda Loose Watson, Andre Lamont Webster Jr. Iseli Amika Williams, Mashiro Williams, Natalie Williams, Natasha Williams, Talik Williams, Landelle Wright, Jamlet Namish Yambo Ria, Jaden Zeter, Nuria Seepeda Rivas, Kleim Anid TD Rosado Mesa Aburch for the final part of our ceremony. Seniors Annayiah Fulbright and Bridget Jones will now lead us in the turning of the tassel. Congratulations graduates. Now the time has come to transform from a Warren Harding High School president to a president for life. With the turning of your tassel from right to left, you are symbolically

032moving to the next chapter of your life. Graduate. You may now turn your tassel from right to left and become high school graduates. Congratulations. This concludes our 99th commencement se uh celebration. You may now enjoy your families. You are now graduates of Harding High School. Big shout out to the class of 2025. [Music] Welcome to Soul for Reals. This is the graduation edition part two. Message to the babies. I know life ain't always fair to you, but somehow you made it. Don't let challenges put fear in you. Wake up staring at the mirror. Life ain't always clear to you. Remember what you've overcome cuz you were walking miracle. Never let your failures ever cause you to hesitate. When you had successes, take a second to celebrate and make it law through it all. Stay firm

033as attorneys. Make sure you trust the process and enjoy all the journey. Every door is in turn key won't always be what it should. Sometimes you got to take the bad and make it good. But don't ever quit. Time is on your side. Consider that your most precious gift. Use time to get everything that you trying to get. Cross every place you want to go off your bucket list. Keep people around that help you keep your life correct. Make sure apologies allowed is the disrespect. Yeah. Wear your crown proud. Wear your crown proud. This ain't the last time they say your name loud. Let everything you do reflect the greatest pride. And celebrate the class of 2025. Yeah. Cate the fact that we made it out in a city covered by it all. Believe never.

034We made it. We made it. But the fact that we made it out in a city cover it all. Believe never. We made it. We made it. Wear your crown. Proud with your crown proud. This ain't the last time they say your name loud. Let everything you do reflect the greatest pride. Let's celebrate the class of 2025. [Applause] [Music] Day of salvation. [Music] Day

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