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 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 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 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, , 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