Commencement for Gwynn Park High School
CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 30, 2020 u 7:00 pm
Gwynn Park High School
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
Raine Tori Adams Kayla Janelle Boulware
Yareny Amaya-Garcia Darious Jamar Boyd
Aliyah Justice Amos Aniah Monet Brantley
Raven Angelique Anderson Jeremiah James Brown
Elsy Johana Argueta Argueta Simone Renee Brown
Jamia Latisha Arrington Brandon Rashad Burden
Autumn Jade Bacon Cameron Iosefa Malachi Burgess
Kyree Cameron Bacon Ja’leia Alexis Burno Thomas
Chai Amoure’ Bailey Robert Lee Caldwell II
James Lyndell Barbour II Dejuan Timothy Campbell
Ricardo Cortez Barbour Jerry Lorenzo Carter
Tatyana Malaika Barnes Obed Castillo
Christion Jarel Bartlett Zarah Isabelle Castro
Semaj Courtney Beals Tykeem Devon Cato
Japarris Alyssa Beason Kandace Brionna Chapman
Erin Sarah-Angela Bell Jahniya Romesha Chase
Langston Xavier Beverly Amiyah Levae Chisley
Jaron Jordan Black, Jr. Taela McKenzye Christian
Antoine Rashad Blackwell Chrystian Isaaiah Coleman
Jacara Lyn Blackwell Aniah Louise Davis
Allen Alexander Blake Deziah Mone’ Davis
Howard Alvin Bonner Tatyana Evernice Deshields
Donaisha Amilya’ann Booker Jacqueline Aja Dianis
Jada Alexis Elizabeth Boone Diamond Dada Doctor
Keshawn Delano Booth Cidney Nicole Dorsey
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
Jenae Ercylla Dublin Vincent Garcia
Tatiana Latrice Duckett Jada Vaughn Goff
Colbi Chanelle Dugar Jalen Elijah Graham
India Naomi Durham Alica Kamaya Grant
C’yren Mekell Edmonds Ivori Mone Green
Colin Noel Edwards Thaddeus Wesley Green
Jared Alexander Elgin Rayne Ahmanee Greene
Caitlyn Nikole Epps Olivia Nichelle Griggs
Austin Christopher Evans Sheyenne Octavia Hall-Hayes
Jontice Delmiya Evans Kejuan Donte Hamilton, Jr.
Trinity Simone Fairconeture Jada Janii Hampton
Merry Emanuella Fanord Diante’ Maurice Hanna
Ashley Kristina Fennell Jordyn Amiyah Harrell
Keishaun Jaquan Fields Mesha Lereigh Harris
Hunter Logan Florenzen Ciara Ozara Harrison
Donte Jermaine Flowers Danzell Maurice Harrison, Jr.
Emanuel Depaul Fong Jaylin Kennedy Hart
Janeise Ford Jeyvon Antwan Harvey
Gabriel Eugene Fowler Tyrique Demarco Hawkins
Dominique Jamal Foxworth Raleigh Wilson Hawkins IV
Markeith Demitrius Franks Christian Tislam Hayes
Norman Leslie Ambe Fru Sencera Angelique Hicks
Darius Timan Fuell Jaylin Kiyah Higginbotham
Derrick Charles Funderburk II Stohne Phillip Hill
Jordan Sadie-Ella Garcia Tristan Jhamal Hinkle
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
Traevon Ian Holland Cearia Monique Lane
Jalen Maurice Holmes Traesur Monei Laster
Jazz Marie Hood Jasmyn Iyjenah Leeheung
Iycess Lenay Hooper Andrew Stephen Lincoln, Jr.
Tyler Craig Howell Joshua Graham Lindler
Matthew Stewart Humphrey Glantz Madison Elaine Littlejohn
Jaden Carlos Hurley Ashley Lema Locke
Faith Madison Jackson Brittany Rena Longshore
Skyy Nyesha Jefferson Sanaa Adis Manley
Zachary Nathaniel Jenkins Siyah Anaan Manley
April Michelle Johnson Danaeyah Patricia Marbury
Jayla Evette Johnson Javon Barry March, Jr.
Justin Joseph Simpson Johnson A’rissa Tanai Marshall
Quincy Simone Johnson Jalen Tyree Mason
Taliyah Delores Johnson Mason Alexander Matheson
John Fitzgerald Johnson, Jr. Michella Elise Maynard
Kourtni Richelle Jones Assata Maria McAllister
Darius Antonio Joyner Antonio Isaiah McKennelly
Endya Martina Marie Kabia Shaun Robert McKenzie
Jason Jamal Kelley Timothy Michael McLean
Rayna Nicole King Denard Kevin McNeill, Jr.
Tiana Alicia Kornegay Re’sha Lynette Meredith
Amisatu Tity Koroma Daishon Mone’ Michael
Theopelius Peter Labyzon V Kaiya Alexis Milburn
Samory Lance Ladie Trinity Sadre Miles-Fletcher
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
Quintaz Elijah Miller Wesley Marquis Powell
Diego Alberto Mina Kearra Lashea Proctor
Todd Minor II Katy Elizabeth Ramirez Santos
Rodney Alexander Mitchell, Jr. Jose Omar Rangel Martinez
Jocelyn Camille Mobley Bryan Anthony Ray
Tyrez Eldridge Montague Jalyn Elijah Reynolds
Stephen John Morton III Benjamin Amari Roberts
Maliah Alaneah Muhammad Isaiah Jevon Roberts
Memoona Munir D’Marqco Xavier Rodgers
De’boray Camisha Munu Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Lopez
Kyla Z’rai Myers Preston Thomas Rorick
Eddie Dean Myles, Jr. London Alijah Ross
Marlone Eric Nandjeu-Mfomen Elijah Timmothy Rudd
Malachi De’ron Nicholson Josiah James-Carlton Russ
Imani Schanese Nix Destiny Nevaeh Sampson
Victoriana Sinclair Melisande Nunn Jonatan Geovany Sanchez
Imoisili Augustine Oseremen Okojie Courtney Michelle Saunders
Babatunde Oreoluwa Olatunji Taylor Ranya Scippio
Amara Dorothy Oxendine Kennedi Wynae Scott
Linwood Mark Page, Jr. Tahj Donyai Shelton
Katia Yamileth Perdomo Cabrera Kristian Ann Showell
Kendra Alicia Pinder Jermaine Edward Simpson, Jr.
Kameron Ian Polk Tania Latonya Simpson
Talaya Mona Pope Nikya Adaiana Slade
Edward Jacob Porterfield Apria Nicole Smith
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 Imari Devin Smith Sydney Erin Walters
Jajuan Rashad Smith Elise Tawanda Ward
Jerome Robert Smith II Elijah James Washington
Keymane Nyla Smith Khaleem Washington, Jr.
Kriston Diante Smith Lionel Dante Waters
Tynaje Deshay Smith Jordan Anthony Watkins
Jarren Josiah Solomon Kehniah Moniae Watts
Miguel Jefferson Spruill Aaron Dominic Gunn White
Kiarra Amatullah Najayah Stevens Blake Marcellus White
Khalil Najee Stone Makiyah’ Taylor White
Domonique Jaelyn Thomas Bernard Leonard Williams, Jr.
Taylor Janae Thomas Daron Jalen Williams
Jon Joi’ Travers Ryan Mekhi Williams
Jordan D’Andre Turner Reginald Vernon Willis II
Michael Tyrone Turner Matthew Quinn Wilmore
Noah Christopher Turner Nikohlas Jerome Windsor
Nia Amari Turner-Thompson Ahmarie Shaylah Womack
Kahnard Stephen Utendahl Devon Lee Jordan Wright
Thailia Maria Velasquez Aaron Martin Young, Jr.
Wilber Jose Villeda Vinasia Jazmin Young
Danielle Monet Waldon Jocelyn Carla Zuniga
Jaliseya Monique Walker
Listing of a student’s name does not indicate completion of all graduation requirements set forth by the State of Maryland. Faculty & Staff
Administration Melissa McGuire, Ed.D., Principal Davonia Bryant, Vice-Principal Jenice Pellam, Vice-Principal Adriel Wheeler, Vice-Principal
Rachel Allen Kevin Claiborne
Carlos Alvarez Matthew Clark
India Aranha Chad Clarke
Darius Baldwin-Myles Carl Cobbs
Malik Barbour Donovan Collins
Paul Bekima Cynthia Critten
Pamela Bellino Peddro Crump
June Bennett James Dean
Nicole Berry Angela Dixon
Amanda Brandon Michael Doom, Ed.D.
Zena Brown Tammy Eanes
Herbert Brown Alonzo Ellison
Shannon Brown Erika Evans
Tammaru Butler Melissa Fletcher, Ph.D.
James Byrd Denise Ford
Christy Carmicael Frederick Ford Faculty & Staff Derrick Freeman Adrienne Johnson
Ieshia Gaines Angela Johnson
Carole Gibson Karon Johnson
Charles Gibson Quentin Jones
Alicia Greene Jeanine Joyner
Horace Greenwell Atanis Kadjemse
Lease Gudderra Isaac Kaloko
Yacouba Guindo Sakira Latimer
Kevin Hartfield Elsie Lee
DeWayne Hawkes Andrea Lomax
Danny Hayes Clemente MaCallop
James Hemmen Patrina Makins
Linda Henson-Hubb Tyler Maneval
Suzanne Hogan LaTasha Mann
Dorothy Holland Vanessa Martinez
Paul Hollobaugh Danita Matthews
Dale Holloway Tiffany Miller-Bevins
Willie Ingram Jeanette Mitchell
Ruth Jackson Nicole Monroe
Erin Jenkins Keidrianna Moore Faculty & Staff
Babacar Ndior Lisa Rouse
Lazondral Nelson Jon Sims
Alice Newton Gary Smith
Elizabeth Ngethe Keima Smith
LaShunda Nugent Samantha Smith
Carrie Olson Ada Smih-Williams
Julie Onwonga James Stein, D.D.S.
Melissa Osborne Raenelle Taylor
Dena Parks Henry Thompson Jr.
Kathy Payne Derrica Waiters
Jada Perkins Marjorie Walker, Ed.D.
Sheila Phillips Aaron White
Theodore Proctor Charles White
Ofeilia Quirante Phillip White
Alice Recinos Tera Whitfield
Ebony Rickenbacker Valencia Wilds
Kimberly Robinson Tanya Williams
Destinee Robinson Adolph Wright, Ed.D. 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 Officerr
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 Gwynn Park High School
CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 30, 2020 u 7:00 pm
Gwynn Park High School