001kind of disco. Don't blame it on its blame. Don't blame it on its feet. Don't blame it on it. Don't blame it on the good time. I just I just can't control my feet. I just I just control my feet. I just I just I just control my feet. I just I just I just don't blame it on the moonlight. music. Please stand for the graduates. [cheering] Heat. [music] Heat. [music] Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] [music] >> [music] [music] >> Good evening. Please stand for the playing of our national anthem followed by the pledge of allegiance. Heat. Heat. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. I pledge allegiance to the flag of of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
002indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. You may now take your seats. All student speeches during this ceremony are their own and do not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the district. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Good evening, friends, family, faculty, board members, and of course, the Arlington Collegiate class of 2026. My name is Solatua Isaiah Quu Badunua and I have been honored to serve as our class president for the past three years. I thank y'all for the opportunity and I hope I made y'all proud. Tonight marks an incredible milestone in a journey that is just beginning. Tonight reflects years of hard work, sacrifice, resilience, and everything we've experienced together. As we all know, being an ACS student is not easy. But somehow between registering between for our first TCC class, handling both
003college and high school assignments, and scrambling to meet a scholarship deadline for path, we made it here. And now many of us are graduating high school with an associates degree already completed. [applause] >> While all of you have countless accomplishments, I want to congratulate you for simply making it to this moment here tonight. I can honestly say I'm proud of each and every one of you. This moment feels so surreal because this is the last time all of our lives will exist together in the same place at the same time. And some of us might be saying goodbye to lifelong friends. To my close friends and to the rest of the class of 2026, I'm grateful I got to share this chapter of life with you. Looking back to those kids we were at freshman
004Bridge Camp, to the people I see now, I can't believe how much we all changed. In the beginning, our class heard the usual. Never in all my years of teaching have I seen a class like this. While it may have become off a bit hurtful at first, I can honestly say they were right. We are a class filled with first generation students, full ride scholars, future doctors, lawyers, nurses, architects, pilots, CEOs, leaders, creators, and innovators. People who have already proven that where you come from does not limit where you can go. Ours is a class that refuses to be defined by expectations. And I truly believe many of the people sitting here today will go on and change the world. They say it takes a village and I am incredibly grateful for the people who
005stood beside us the entire way. On behalf on behalf of the class of 2026, thank you to the ACS teachers and staff who pushed us to do better, supported us endlessly, and made figuring out life a little easier. Let's give them a round of applause. [applause] >> [applause] >> I'd like to give a special thank you to my fellow STUCO officers, Giovani, Jazelle, Nancy, and Khende. It's been a we did a lot this year, but I'm glad I got to do it with all of you. Thank you to the bus drivers, lunch staff, custodian, and security who worked every day to keep our school running smoothly. I also want to thank the Arlington ISD board members for the support and opportunities you provided our school and community. And yes, I still think I'm the best
006Arlington dancer in Arlington. >> I think many of us share the story of parents and families who immigrated here and sacrificed so much so we could have the opportunities they never had. Let's take a moment to applaud and appreciate all the families in the room. [applause] >> [applause] >> I hope you personally thank them tonight, but right now I would like to thank mine. Grandma, thank you for your unconditional love and for every prayer you prayed over my life. I love you. And to my mom and dad, I'd be nothing without your love and guidance. Mom, thank you for being there and truly seeing me. And Dad, I thank you for your sacrifices and your strength. Without you both, none of this would be possible. As I move forward in life, I carry your hard
007work with me in everything I do. And last but not least, I want to thank me. [laughter] I'm just laying. I'm just laying. I'm just laying. >> Okay. While I leave most of the inspirational messages to the valadictorian and saludiatoran, I do want to say this to the class of 2026. Our time is now. It's time to show up, speak out, and leave our mark on the world. We are stepping into a complicated world that tries to put people in boxes and define who they should be. Please don't let it define you. Keep raising the bar, keep proving people wrong, and keep learning. With that being said, I'd like to officially welcome you to the Arlington Collegiia High School class of 2026 graduation ceremony. Let's get the show on the road. [cheering] Thank you. [applause]
008[cheering and applause] >> Good afternoon. My name is Giovanni Roman and I am the senior of class vice president for the class of 2026. We are honored to have our superintendent, Dr. Matt Smith, join us today to address our graduating class. Dr. Matt Smith was named Arlington ISD superintendent in January 2024 after being unanimously selected by the board of trustees. Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Smith served as a high school English teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and in various central office positions. Since joining Arlington ISD, Dr. Smith has been seen has seen the immense potential of the students, the talent of our staff, and the exceptional partnerships with our families and community. Together with thoughtful programs, strong academics, and a positive, productive culture, Dr. Smith believes Arlington ISD can become the uh premier district in
009the state of Texas for for the benefit of every student we serve. Please welcome to the stage, Dr. Matt Smith. >> [applause] >> Thank you, sir. Congratulations. It's an honor to be here tonight. Let's hear it for the Lions sitting up on stage tonight. Now, Salatoua told us a while ago that he was the best dancer in Arlington. And I I know I am not the best dancer in Arlington, but I I could be a really good joke teller. So, I got to try a couple of jokes out on our students tonight. You ready? You going to play along with me or no? Yeah. They're like, "Oh, yeah. Just get this over with." Why is the tassel the most popular thing at a graduation party? because it knows how to hang out. Yes. All right.
010Okay. One more. You ready? Where do your math teachers go on vacation in the summertime? Time Square, of course. I'll stop right there. Yes. This is what you're going to miss about being in high school or things like this. Right. I am honored to be here tonight. And I'm honored to be here because Salatu, I just need to tell you right there, that speech, like you're the reason why we're here. That speech spoke to me. I hope that you all heard what he said. Don't let people define the box. You define what box you are. You define the person you are. Don't let them put you in that box. Congratulations y'all. [applause] Trustees, community members, staff, parents, and students. It's my honor to stand here before you today to recognize the Arlington Collegiate High School
011graduating class of 2026. And before we focus on our guests of honor, the students, I'm going to do the same things Salatoua did and say we want to take a moment to recognize everybody in the audience tonight. So students, first and foremost, join me in recognizing the hard work, dedication, love, and support of your family members and friends by giving them a really loud round of applause. >> [applause] >> I would also like to personally thank the faculty and staff of Arlington Collegiate High School because along with you and the amazing work that you've done, you've created these exceptional experiences today in partnership with other teachers across the district. You are doing amazing work. So, thank you. Today, we celebrate you as well. Finally, I would like to thank our board of trustees for the
012tireless volunteer efforts that you display on behalf of our students. Our community is truly blessed by your leadership. Today, graduation day is a day of celebration, reflection, and hope. Together, we celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing Arlington Collegiate High School Lions and all they have achieved uh and all the amazing accolades. Equally important though, we celebrate your determination, your kindness, your compassion and resilience that you've demonstrated over these past four years. These celebrations are phenomenal. Students, we are all extremely proud of you. Graduation day also marks a day of reflection. Seniors, I know you're excited to walk across this stage and take this next step, but I wouldn't be doing my job as a superintendent if I didn't encourage you to reflect on a few simple things today as well. I want you to reflect
013on the exceptional experiences that your teachers, staff, and administrators created for you at Arlington Collegiate High School and the learning and growth that happened as a result of that. I ask you to reflect on the love, support, and guidance that your family and friends provided to you throughout your journey. All of those things led us here to this day in this stage right now. Remember these things as you're hugging your family and friends today and thank them for joining you on this amazing ride we call life. Finally, today is a day of hope. Seniors, because of you, I have hope for our future. Thank you for showing us what remarkable feats are possible when we create the right conditions for each and every student. Thank you for exemplifying grit and determination in your studies for
014competing at the highest levels on the playing field, on the courts, and in the arts and anything else that you've done uh on and off the court and in the community. Finally, class of 2026, as you leave Arlington Collegiate High School today, remember to look forward. Remember that you are wellprepared for whatever comes your way. That you have the skills and the abilities to succeed if you believe in yourself and you put in the work. Look forward, be brave, stand tall, and remember that all of those people and all of those memories that you have are standing behind you and supporting you as you step into the future. Arlington Collegiate High School graduating class of 2026. I am excited for your future and our future that lies ahead with you leading the way. Congratulations, Lions.
015We are proud of you. [applause] It is my esteemed pleasure to introduce the Arlington Collegiate High School class of 2026 saludiatoran, Miss Jayla Simone Anderson. Jayla is the daughter of Amber Clancy. Throughout her high school career, Jayla demonstrated outstanding leadership, creativity, and service. She served as historian for the National Honor Society, photographer for the Black Student Union at Taran County College, a member of the rower club of Sigma Gamma Sorority Incorporated, and a staff writer for the Arlington Sentinel News. She also dedicated her talents to the media team at Triumph Worship Center. Jayla is also a prestigious Gate scholar, earning a full ride scholarship to attend Texas Christian University this fall to major in journalism. [cheering] [applause] In addition, she has received multiple other scholarships in recognition of her academic excellence and leadership. Jayla, we
016will deeply miss your sweet spirit, warm smile, and positive presence. We know that your future is filled with promise, and we wish you continued success in all of your endeavors. Please join me in congratulating the Arlington Collegiate High School class of 2026 saludiatoran Jayla Simone Anderson. [applause] [cheering] Hello family, friends, faculty, and fellow graduates. I'd like to start off by congratulating everyone for overcoming the hurdle of college life and earning an associates degree in the midst of it. It was not an easy process, and I can certainly attest to that statement. Learning how to manage my time, speak to complete strangers, seek my own tutoring, and advocate for leadership roles were some of the struggles I faced, but only minuscule to the journey of figuring out what I wanted to do in the future. Having
017good grades was one thing, but it truly was not until my junior year when I figured out how I wanted to live my life. Before I tell my story, I want to start off by saying this. Life will always change for us and the goals we have now are bound to change soon after we leave this room or in the middle of our career. I want to emphasize to everyone that the most telltale sign of emotional intelligence is accepting change and succeeding despite the chaos that precedes it. I remember freshman year like it was yesterday. I started off wanting to be an artist or an animator creating my own indie animation shows that I watched on YouTube at the time. But I was faced with the reality or the reality of social media that following
018your dreams might not earn you a stable financial future. Though drawing was something I loved, I was scared of the reality of potentially letting my family down by choosing a career that was not practical in the eyes of corporate America. Sophomore year came quickly and many of us were discussing or thinking about our potential majors. To my delight and future dismay, the words computer science came up in conversations with my friends. And at the time, it felt like the perfect choice. Then junior year came along and the doors to success couldn't be any wider. I had the freedom to take any class I wanted at TCC that would help me towards my career, which meant I could finally start working towards my computer science degree. Pre-calculus was my first class on Mondays and Wednesdays. I
019excitedly walked through the halls, sat at the front of class, ready to learn, then went home crying in my bed. Turns out my calculator wasn't the only thing that wasn't computing. There had to be something wrong with me, right? I had done so well in algebra 2 and recently passed college algebra. So why can't I do this? The answer to this was simple. People are different, and that's just fine. Success can be achieved by having a firm grasp of your strengths, not grasping at the loose ropes of something you truly don't enjoy. I craved constant interactions or at least being around people who like to talk. I wanted to meet people from all over the globe just to learn about their experiences. It was a needed yet embarrassing realization. Intelligence comes in many forms and
020my version was being able to connect and interact with others who were not like me. Now what? I realized I didn't like computer science but I didn't know what career field matched my interest. Now, indecisiveness hit me hard the last few months of junior year. I thought about majors like nursing, early childhood education, and even went back to art and thought about being a graphic designer. None of them truly scratched the itch of my adventurous nature until my mom brought up journalism after coming home from a hair appointment. My mother for the longest knew I had the potential in broadcasting and writing articles because of my knowledge in governmental laws and current events. After that day, I researched what exactly journalism was and my life took a positive turn. I was no longer internalizing the
021generalized opinions around me and allowed myself to understand the duties of the profession before jumping into my classes. I entered my senior year with far more confidence than my other years. Learning the Associated Press style book for my communications people in the audience was certainly frustrating, but it was a needed step for the success I have today. I have had the opportunity to speak to and be taught by outstanding people like Pulitzer Prizewinning professors to someone who broadcasted former President Joe Biden's inauguration. It may have taken me all four years of high school to accomplish it, but life sometimes works in weird ways, and I am glad it changed for the better. Realizing my passions have allowed me to grow unashamed of my career choices, because I now have a plan of how I want
022to live my own life without allowing my insecurities to dictate it for me. I'd like to thank my UTA professor, Jeffrey Campbell, for believing in me despite being the youngest person in your class. I had the absolute honor of being able to write for the Arlington Sentinel News as a staff writer. Your support during the last stretch of my senior year will be remembered for years to come. Thank you to my ACS teachers, faculty, and peers that have supported me endlessly throughout my trials and tribulations. And most importantly, thank you to my friends and family that have seen me grow into the curious and corny person I am today. Once we leave our graduation ceremony, our paths may diverge after this point. But if there is anything I hope everyone remembers is that change has
023the ability to lead us in different directions. And some of those directions can be for the better. Do not try to be someone you're not because it seems popular or because others have put a certain expectation on you. Do what makes you happy because at the end of the day, it's your life and you have the power to take control of your destiny. To leave you all with the quote of wisdom, Barack Obama once said, "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time." We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. [applause] It is now my distinct honor to introduce the Arlington Collegiate High School class of 2026 validictorian, Miss Nancy Wyn. >> [applause] >> Nancy is the
024daughter of New Tren. During her time at Arlington Collegiate High School, Nancy distinguished herself as both a scholar and a leader. She was a local and national martial arts competitor. Served as director of communications and social media for for fivetheta kappa historian for senior student council. A member of the national honor society and an active volunteer within our community. Remarkably, she accomplished all of this while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA in college. This fall, Nancy will attend the University of Texas at Arlington, where she plans to major in nursing. To date, Nancy has earned more than $800,000 in scholarships. [applause] Nancy, not only are you an exceptionally are you exceptionally intelligent, but you are also kind, gentle, and uplifting to everyone around you. Every time you walked into the office, you brightened the room with
025your wit and personality. You will truly be missed. We are confident that your future is incredibly bright. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in congratulating the Arlington Collegiate High School class of 2026 validictorian Nancy Wyn. [applause] [cheering] Got this. Good evening, parents, staff, faculty, honored guests, and most importantly, the class of 2026. My name is Nancy Wyn and I am honored and deeply humbled to stand before you today as your valadictorian. It must have been quite a journey for everyone here or at least it was for me. I always thought that growth was a perfectly straight line that will continue pointing up. However, my line was messy. During freshman and sophomore year, education wasn't something I took seriously. That sounds pretty contradicting if you look at my GPA and grades, but hear me out. I
026didn't have an intention behind my classes or at least an idea of a career I wanted in mine. I just studied and hoped for the best. I believe I still had a lot of time to decide. So, I pushed those thoughts off. However, as junior senior year came around, reality started to sink in and I had to make these decisions for myself. I also felt that as a validictorian, I was expected to have everything figured out. my future plans, my dream school, and what success was supposed to look like. I placed a lot of pressure on myself, feeling like I had to measure up to a stern standard. And by doing so, I realized I stopped appreciating the opportunities I had right in front of me. I've learned that the path I take doesn't have
027to match with anybody else's to be meaningful. That where I am going is enough. And although our journey of growth is our own, we couldn't have made it without the people we met along the way. I've learned that growth is like a road. It can go both ways. Change directions, cross at intersections, loop around, and have stops on it. And growth is something that cannot be done alone. On each of of our own personal roads of life, some people are meant to stay with us. Some are meant just as a brief stop that teaches us a lesson. and some are meant to loop around and catch up with us again in the future. I personally want to thank those who have impacted me along my personal journey. Thank you to the administrators, faculty, and staff
028who worked hard and tirelessly to be patient with our class and be there for us. Thank you, Mrs. Elely, for lending me an open ear and an open heart, allowing me to talk about anything I needed to vent about. Thank you, Miss Bowens, Mr. Daniel and Miss Mims for all the advice and feedback you have given me throughout high school. Thank you Dr. Hagerty and Mr. Newton for being honest and open with your thoughts, pulling me back into reality when I needed to hear it. Thank you to my friend group, Anna, Debbie, Emily, Genesis, Judith, and Kate for all their laughter and goofy memories we've shared. You guys don't know how much you helped me through the times I needed it the most. Thank you to my family for being the backbone of my support
029system, for giving me a sense of home and belonging and for showing me that we can always find our way back to each other no matter the distance. Thank you to the two men who stepped into Father Rose to support me and guide me at different points in my life. I am forever grateful for the impact you made on my journey and I will always cherish the memories that we shared. I want to say a special thank you to my mom who has been my rock through everything and has always been there for me. I admire her endless generosity and the sacrifices she has made to give me the opportunity to stand where I am today. I thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for the impact you have left on my
030journey. And likew Stacy said in her graduation speech in the Amazing Spider-Man, what makes life valuable is that it doesn't last forever. What makes it precious is that it ends. That applies to a high school experience as well. We all know that now more than ever. I've had a great four years with you and I'll miss you all very much. You all are very smart and intelligent in your own ways. Believe me when I say that there are multiple forms of intelligence and talent. So don't overlook your own form. Whether your next plans include college, trade school, or even a gap year, I am sure you succeed in your own way and grow in the way you are meant to. And remember, growth isn't linear. Let time pass and everything will unfold itself. Congratulations, class
031of 2026. Thank you. [applause and cheering] >> [cheering] >> Good evening. My name is Desara Durgis and I'm the secretary for the class of 2026. It is my privilege to introduce our principal, Mr. Jeff Kger. [applause] >> Good evening. I'm privileged to stand before you today at this milestone for our students. Today's gathering depends on the effort and dedication of many professionals both inside and outside of our classrooms. So before I address our students, I'd like to recognize these individuals. We are grateful to those who support our students educational experiences and make a difference. I am fortunate to introduce our distinguished guests at today's ceremony. I'll start with our Arlington ISD board of trustees who are in attendance this afternoon. Board President Sarah McMurro, Vice President Leanne Haynes, Secretary Brooklyn Richardson, [applause] board members Melody
032Fowler, Larry Mike, David Willbanks, and Justin Chapa. [applause] Thank you for your support. Additionally, our campus would like to thank the Arlington ISD leadership team members in attendance for their support of Arlington Collegiian High School. Our superintendent, Mr. Smith. Hey. Dupin superintendent Jeff Jennifer Collins, assistant superintendent Dr. Michael Hill, [applause] our chief academic officer, Dr. Steven Wartz, and our assistant superintendent of facility services, Kelly Horn. [applause] I want to take a moment to express our special appreciation for our executive director, Dr. Jarko. our campus and I appreciate your willingness to understand the issues. Our campus and I appreciate your willingness to understand the issues unique to our early college high school environment and your efforts to advocate for us in rooms that we're not in. Your work is profoundly appreciated by the ACS team and
033me. Thank you TJ. [applause] We would also like to thank the team at Taran County College Southeast Campus, Dr. Andy Bound, the Southeast campus president. Nancy Siggoia Cabrera, the coordinator for educational partnerships [applause] and Utanzia Berry Hill, director of educational partnerships. [applause] We appreciate you opening up your beautifully renovated campus to our students and providing them with access to college level learning. Further, I would like to thank the foundation of our lasting successes at Arsenalian High School, our caring support staff, our dedicated and talented faculty, our counselors, Miss Elely and Miss Smith, and our assistant principal, Miss Cole. Achieving extraordinary results requires extraordinary effort. And these dedicated professionals are unwavingly committed to providing our students with a unique opportunity that stands out in our district. If you're a member of the ACS team, please stand
034now to be recognized. >> [applause] >> Finally, and most importantly, I'd like to thank our senior class parents, guardians, and extended families. Over the past four years, your support for your students in our work at ACS has made this meaningful moment possible. It has been a unique experience working with your children, and we appreciate you allowing us to do so. Right. Now, on to the outstanding students to my right who comprise the class of 2026. The opportunities at an early college high school are just that, opportunities. How each cohort at Arnold Collegiion High School embraces them is as unique as the students who make up each cohort. The students of the class of 2026 have risen to the challenge and demonstrated their willingness to meet the high expectations we have set at Arlington Collegiate High
035School. At Arlington Collegiian High School, our expectations for success are high each year. Year in and year out, our students and teachers meet these very high expectations. And after a while, routinely meeting these goals can sometimes blind all of us to our student successes. So, I believe it's important we take a moment to fully absorb what these young men and women to my right have accomplished with us. 94% of this graduating class received their associate degrees from Taran County College this year. 94%. [applause] To give you context for how exceptional this number is, you need to know that for an early college high school like ours to be recognized with distinction, we need at least 60% of our students to earn their associates. At Arnold Collegiian High School, 90% is the standards and these students
036graduated. On this stage today, we're looking at students who have earned millions of dollars in awarded scholarships. Nearly every graduate on this stage has earned a scholarship of some value. Quickly, I'd like to highlight a few of them. We have the recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship. Shout out to Jayla. [cheering and applause] We have two Texas leadership scholars. Shout out to Brooklyn and Stephanie. And shout out to Giovani for who for the first time in our school's history was awarded and accepted as a QuestBridge scholar and will attend the University of Notre Dame this fall. While these successes certainly should be celebrated, what I'm most proud of is this class's ability to remain committed to their own plans, to keep grinding, and to meet the success standards they've set for themselves. John C. Maxwell
037says, "What you get from reaching your goals is not nearly as important as what you become by reaching them." I'm going to say that one more time, guys. What you get from reaching your goals is not nearly as important as what you become by reaching them. The fact that you are sitting here right now indicates that you guys get things done. I know I can speak on behalf of the team at ACS. We greatly appreciate your efforts and your time in getting things done while raising the bar for success at HCHS. What we accomplished at Arms Collegiate is challenging but worth it. And your graduation from here is exceptional. Hall of Fame football coach Bill Parcell says, "Confidence is born of demonstrated ability." So tonight, when you walk out of this building, do so with
038confidence because you have shown all of us you can accomplish big things. So from the bottom of my heart, I'm grateful for all that you have done to advance Arlington Collegian High School's legacy of success. Your time and effort here have prepared you to embody your class's motto, dream big. We look forward to seeing you achieve all your dreams in the years ahead. Godspeed to you all. Thank you. [applause] Okay, now we'll do what everybody's here for. We'll now begin the presentation of graduates. Guests, please be respectful of every graduate as they cross the stage. Will the first row please prepare to walk the stage? Allah Satar Abbas, [cheering] [applause] Fatar Muhammad Abdelahi Anthony Ag, [screaming] [cheering] >> Noah Christopher Akalad, [cheering] Hara Paril alamini, It's Alvarez, [screaming] Emily Alyssa, Annayia, [cheering] Katie Dianara Anton,
039Ashley Asenos, [cheering] >> Erica Jasmine, Ayala, >> Brooklyn, Nicole, Buchanan, Emily Lorraine Calderon, [cheering] [applause] Javier Anel Sado, Kayen Avant, Clary >> [cheering] >> Iette Contras, Candy Cruz, [cheering] Carellis Delgado, Ria Joanna Esposa Vega, Emilio Flores, [cheering] >> Litzy Vani Flores, [cheering] Delaney Lilionette Garcia, [cheering] [applause] Ivan Garcia Arenas Jr. Dream Joseette Michaela Gonder, [applause] >> Stephanie Grimmaldo, >> Elelliana Bianca Ernnandez, Nelly Gabriella Ernnandez Garcia, [applause] Diego Ernnandez Uloa, [cheering] >> Anna Bach HO Serenity [cheering] Monae Ingram, [cheering] >> Crystal Duya Camo. [cheering] Dimare Kangu Helen Crystal Los Alo Alex Lucia Tapia Laura Teresa Lopez Rivera, [cheering] >> Angelica Lugo, Pena, >> Jad Malib, >> Alejandro Milo, Stephanie Danielle Mediline, Sophia Medina, Mia Medina, [cheering] Kenya Elizabeth Melgar Marquez, >> Angie Mendes, >> Camila Montalvo, Valeria Morales Castro, [cheering] Basilia, Guadalupe, Morales, Ruiz, [cheering] Miranda
040Ani, Moreno, [cheering] Aiden Plesa Insamin, [screaming] >> Taylor Cordell Newman, Salatua is Kua. [cheering] Julio, Edgar, Olin, Gas, Isaac, Osayame, Osuenji, [cheering] Tyo, Oluat, Milari, Aliyah, Oseni, [cheering] Kahindi Oluad Lolu Oeni [cheering] Sonia Cherylyn Padron [cheering] Israel Eduardo Pon [cheering] Dwayne Gilpool, [cheering] >> Rosalia Ramirez. [cheering] Jame Ramirez Seron, >> Taylor Randall, [cheering] >> Juan Pablo Rios Ramirez, >> [cheering] >> Jazelle Rodriguez, [cheering and screaming] >> Gilberto Roas Jr. >> Giovanni Roman [cheering] >> [cheering] >> Orson Miguel Romero Ernnandez, [cheering] Jared Alexis Rubio, Vidad Sahek, >> Edgar Salvador, Salina, Nicole Segoiano, [cheering] >> Debbie Seura, Arlene Srano, David Alexander Stevenson, [screaming] [applause] [cheering] Kelly Yamilelet, Dea, [screaming] >> Herardo, Alexis Torres, >> Edgar Torres, >> [cheering] >> Kate Tran, [cheering] Gabriel Salvador, Troche, Jesse Ventura, >> [screaming] >> Jesus Amil Vida, [cheering] [cheering] >> Ugo,
041Armando, Viegas, Judith Sapata, >> [cheering] >> Adan Uriel, Zavala, [screaming] [cheering] >> Henness Zuniga, [screaming] [cheering] >> Arlington Collegiate High School Saludiatoran of 2026, Dea Simone, Irene Anderson [cheering] are on the collegiate high school valadictorian of 2026. Nancy Nwin [cheering] Uh before we wrap up the ceremony, I wanted to take a moment to thank the man who just finished calling all of our students names. Mr. Gonzalez has called the names of every graduate in this school's history, and today he is called his last. After a nearly three decade career, Mr. Gonzalez is retiring from Arlington ISD. Mr. Gonzalez is the founding teacher of Orange Collegiian High School, and his impact on our school and me will continue for years to come. Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez. >> [cheering] [applause] >> All right. Will the Arlington Collegiian
042High School class of 2026 please stand up? [cheering] >> [cheering] >> Superintendent Smith, members of the RMC Board of Trustees. [cheering] As the principal of Arms Collegiian High School, I'd like to present to you these students who have successfully completed all the attendance and academic requirements for graduation as prescribed by the state of Texas and the Arlington Independent School District. It is my privilege to present the Arlington Collegiian High School class of 2026. You may move your tassel TO THE LEFT. >> [cheering] >> THIS CONCLUDES our graduation ceremony. We ask that all guests meet their graduates in the parking lot. Thank you and have a good night. [cheering] [music] >> It might seem crazy what I'm about to say. I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space with the air like I don't
043care. Baby, by the way, [music and singing] >> along if you feel like happiness is the truth because I'm happy. Clap along if you know what happiness is to you. I'm happy. If you feel like that's what you want to do here come bad news talking this and that all you got. >> Well, I should probably warn you I'll be just fine. [music] No offense to you. Don't waste your time. Here's why. Because I'm [music] happy. Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. Because I'm happy. >> Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth. Because I'm happy. >> Clap along if you know what happiness is. You [music] >> clap along if you feel like that's what you want to do. Bring me down. [singing] Bring me down. [music]
044I said now bring me down. Bring me down. Love is too high. Bring me down. Bring me down. I say [music] because I'm happy. >> Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. >> Because I'm happy. [music] >> Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth. >> Because I'm happy. >> Clap along if you know what happiness is to you. >> Because I'm happy. >> Clap along if you feel like that's what you want to do. >> Because I'm [music] happy. Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. >> Because I'm happy. >> Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth. >> Because [music] I'm happy. >> Clap along if you know what happiness is to you. >> Because I'm happy. [music] >> Clap along
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