Commencement for College Park Academy
CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 30, 2020 u 7:00 pm
College Park Academy
eGraduation Celebration Order of Proceedings Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Taylor Thomas Radio Personality
Joe Clair Comedian-Radio Host
Welcome Jonathan Elias, Michelle Marsh Anchors, ABC7/WJLA-TV
Valedictorians Spotlight
Opening Remarks Dr. Monica Goldson, Chief Executive Officer, Prince George’s County Public Schools
PGCPS Official Remarks Dr. Alvin Thornton, Chair, Prince George’s County Board of Education
Special Remarks Angela D. Alsobrooks, County Executive, Prince George’s County
Musical Selections “Built to Last” (J.R. Hudson and R. King) by Kenny Lattimore 1985 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Alumnus
“The Last Second” (J. Selvon-Rivera) by Jhair Selvon-Rivera Suitland High School Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Class of 2020
Words of Encouragement Asante Blackk, Actor Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, President, Bowie State University Sam Brin, Co-Founder/CEO, Butter Systems Scott Brooks,Head Coach, Washington Wizards Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, President, Howard University Joe Haden, Cornerback, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2007 Friendly High School Alumnus Dr. Wallace Loh, President, University of Maryland, College Park Myles Humphrey, Defensive End, Washington Redskins 2013 Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School Alumnus Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., Senior Pastor First Baptist Church of Glenarden, 1976 DuVal High School Alumnus Martin Lawrence,Actor-Comedian, 1984 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Alumnus Mya, Singer-Actress, 1996 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Alumna Zach Pascal, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts 2012 Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School Alumnus Abby Phillip, White House Correspondent, CNN, 2006 Bowie High School Alumna Kellie Williams Jackson, Actress, 1994 Central High School Alumna Monty Williams, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns, 1989 Potomac High School Alumnus
Commencement Address Taraji P. Henson, Actress-Author Founder, Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation 1988 Oxon Hill High School Alumna
Senior Shout-Outs
Principals Remarks
Conferring of Graduates Dr. Monica Goldson, Chief Executive Officer, Prince George’s County Public Schools
Turning of Tassels Joshua Omolola, Student Member Prince George’s County Board of Education, Parkdale High School, Class of 2020
Closing Remarks Jonathan Elias, Michelle Marsh Anchors, ABC7/WJLA-TV
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Class of 2020 Achievement Notations
1 Valedictorian 2 Salutatorian Class of 2020 Graduates
Hope Arce-Reed Immanuela-Nicole Nma Enwesi 2
Matthias Ayele Michaela Berta Farias
Kymani Elijah Bailey Alejandra Gabriela Gamez
Karol Bannessa Barahona-Bonilla Rasheedah Nicole Geneste
Taylor Rebecca-Joan Blue Diana Linette Granillo
Drake Tyree Brooks Jonelle Ashanai Hailey
Myaveon Amenus-Donyeal Byers Kalonji Derron Harrington 1
Erica Mallory Cain Maliel Ahren Henry
Jason Carlin Joelle-Elizabeth Ploh Hinneh
McKenzie Malia Cleveland Ashlyn Lael Hodge
Ethan Wayne Coleman Pierce Fletcher Jarrell
Adriana Marjhe’ Dandridge Quentin Anthony Joyner
Ghabriel James Davis Morgan Maka Kamara IV
Maxwell Aaron Day Dora Ajaratu Kargbo
Destiny Ifeoma Dureke Khadija Deborah Kuyateh
Nabeel Mohamed Elberry Anthony Jose Landaverde
Listing of a student’s name does not indicate completion of all graduation requirements set forth by the State of Maryland. Class of 2020 Graduates Cristian Moises Landaverry Pinto Ian Matthew Phillips
Amaja Jeanette Lindsey Nehemiah Achebe Price
Joshua Lalrinawma Malsawma Ronald Henry Ray, Jr.
Rashaun Antonio Martin Daniela Isabella Rodriguez
Jeremy Christian McCallum Rebekah Mabel Rowe
James Zechariah McDowell III Giuliani Luis Sanchez
Kierstin Alyssa McFarlane Abril Daniela Sauceda Hernandez
Nathalia Belkys McGruder Saygee Christine Suku
Ian Ajani Ming Da’janai Mikala Taylor
Olivia Mohan Leon Ndubisi Udejiofor
Noah Shawn Murphy Rachel Lee Vanculin
Zaahid Sulayman Njie Gabriel Daniel Winebrenner
Frida Sophia Pale Alba Nia Arianna Woods
Karina Rebecca Ayodele Palmer Jonathan Eduardo Zavala
Kyia Amari Parker John Zheng
Listing of a student’s name does not indicate completion of all graduation requirements set forth by the State of Maryland. Faculty and Staff Administrative Staff Duane Arbogast, Ed.D., Interim Executive Director Gordon Libby, High School Principal Steven Baker, Middle School Principal Krystiana Bonheur,Special Education Coordinator Sara Corcoran, Program Coordinator Jane Godwin, Professional School Counselor Patricia Gray, Math Coach Christopher Irwin, Instructional Lead Teacher Ellen Slobodnik, Instructional Lead Teacher
Ordale Allen Robert Jenkins
Tameka Anthony Victoria Jennings
Frances Belle Bernitta Johnson
Rebekah Benson-Flannery Keith Mackell
John Burdick Brendan McCarthy
James Casby Jennifer Miranda
Marcus Clark David Reed-Harris
Jacqueline Collins Chawnqua Reid
Amber Dickson Barbara Robinson
Shayna Flood Stephanie Rodas
Zachary Francis Aaron Simmons
Nancy Gagnon Modupe Sodeinde
Severino Garcia Ashley Williams
Mariah Goldring Kathleen Worden
Eric Harris Joshua Young Prince George’s County Board of Education
Alvin Thornton, Ph.D., Chair Edward Burroughs III, Vice-Chair, District 8 David Murray, District 1 Joshua M. Thomas, District 2 Pamela Boozer-Strother, District 3 Bryan M. Swann, District 4 Raaheela Ahmed, District 5 Belinda Queen, District 6 K. Alexander Wallace, District 7 Sonya Williams, District 9 D. Paul Monteiro, Jr., Board Member Sandra D. Shephard, Board Member Curtis Valentine, M.P.P., Board Member Joshua Omolola, Student Board Member Monica E. Goldson, Ed.D. Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer
The Prince George’s County Board of Education will advance the achievement of its diverse student body through community engagement, sound policy governance, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
Commencement for College Park Academy
CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 30, 2020 u 7:00 pm
College Park Academy