Commencement for SUITLAND High School
CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 30th 2020 u 7:00 pm
SUITLAND 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
Keyon Steven Masterson Aaron Kendra Monét Barnes
Canon Kennedy Aarons Edin Joshua Barrientos
Bilal Aziz Abdul-Khabir Ricara Amani Beale
Jadon Obadiah Adams Angel Elizabeth Belton
Raheem Mekhi Adams De’asya Monae Bennett
Imani Jalaya Addison Tyrone Willard Benning III
Magali Abigail Aguilar Zuniga Nicolas Jordan Black
Hornest Moderan Adewale Fabrice Alapini Kayla Simone Boodoo
Jordan Daniel Allen Kyreé Terrell Bost
Elwin Amilcar Alvarenga Jeremiah Elijah Bowser
Jonathan Earl Anderson, Jr. Eric Jerome Brewer
Kenneth Azariah Wordell Anderson Wonnese Ashanti Bridgeforth
Johniece Victoria Marie Armstrong Mekhi Donta Briscoe
Victoria Arlene Armstrong Nevaeh Jasmine Bronson
Benjamin Laurent Atyam Robert Nathaniel Brooks, Jr.
Tyrone Edward Augustus, Jr. Anyah Monet Brown
Ayomide Benedicta Badmus 1 Bryanna Sovet Brown
Hashim Sahlee Ball Dayvionne Marquis Brown
Salome Oluwatoyin Elizabeth Banjo Jalen O’Neil Brown
Kimara Elizabeth Banks Nia Christian Brown
Tiffany Alecia Baptiste Nyah Daishon Brown
Donald Jason Bard Sha’mya Deniquea Brown
Amari Barnes Sylvester Earl Brown, Jr.
Davion Jerome Barnes Erik Samuel Burgess
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 Jessica Alexandria Burgess Kiyona Tanea Covington
Jaquan Anthony Burris Niya Lashawn Cowan
Na’taya Cierra Burwell Kristina Alexis Crawford
Da’Shavonda Tywona Butler Abena Adanna Crittendon
Brizhane’ Nicole Byrd Nakiyah Sabria Dancy
Cheyenne Angelina Campbell Robert Kesean Daniels
Nevin Christopher Campbell-Adams Eric Dia Darrington
Jamyia Kwanae Cannady Darius Ned Davenport
Marites Carbonell Castillo 2 Carvester Nicolas Davis, Jr.
Jonathan Ray Cephus, Jr. Desiree Robin Lashea Davis
Jaeshawn Chrisonne Champ Keith Edward Davis, Jr.
Janiyah Rayona Chatman Brianna Imani Dawkins
Imari Lionell Cherry Alexis Meshelle Diggs
Dasia Jenell Chew Jaylah Nicole Dillard
Daija Brendalynne Christian Ke’shauna Anisha Dillard
Antoine Xavier Clark Machai Elijah Zachary Dow
Caleb Isaiah Clark Devonte Jamaar Duncan
Aliyah Jonae Cleveland Ny’a Sophia Durham
Nina Marie Clovis Janaa Alicia Eborn
Delonte Lorenzo Cohen Jeton Arse’nio Edey
Ebony Ali Coleman Dana Olivia Edwards
Cydney Makayla Collins Matthew Overton Edwards
Courtney Jeanette Conrad Lailah Koryne Eloise-Munford
Auria Marie Cook Madison Denise Esquilin
Trinity Nykia Copeland Raymond Tyrelle Evans
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
Donovan Duane Ewell Zaria Tianna Giles
Gabrielle Jade Farooq Brianna Camille Glass
Xavier Payne Faulkner Michelle Alicia Glass
Aniyah Renee Fleming Jada Monet Regina Grant
Shadawn Raynell Fleming Torvaina Ta-Njah Grant
Joseph Freeman Flucas III Jamal Isaiah Graves
Fatima Miriam Fofana Jordan Mikayla-N’kem Gray
Diamond Chanel Ford Mikayla Nichelle Gray
Heaven Starjá Ford Quincy Franklin Greene
Iyanna Chanelle Ford Magdalene Garmah Rache Greenfield
Jermawn Tyrome Ford, Jr. Kennedi Beauty Griffin
Lawrence Anthony Ford, Jr. Raivlyn Dameyah Gross
Mason Sae’quan Ford Daria Denaye Haile
Alisha Christine Forte Nikodemos Philipos Hailu
Aliyah Christina Forte Courtney Aunye Deshun Hairston
Camryan Mortique Franklin Daron Jordan Hall
Dajuan Lynnard Franklin-Johnson Kaylon Elise Hall
Tawana Annette Freeman Lavonne Elizabeth Hall
Kevin Ariel Funes Tavian Lamont Hall
Kai J’quan Fures Kayla Makinzi Hamner
Adrian Freddi Garcia Janet Roberta Hampton
Mya Aurelia Gardner Joshua Lewis Hampton
Nataya Chare Garner Tajé Shakur Hannon
My’jze Amari Gates Elijah Ahmad Harrell
Dana Yvette Gilbert Jayla Ann Harrington
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
Daniel James Harris Hameedah Oyindamola Isola
Dionelis Ailin Harris Maryam Omotayo Isola
Donald Anthony Harris Destani Sade Izzard
Mahki Amir Harris Aniya Lorae’ Jackson
Andrew Kirt Harrison Domonic Antonio Jackson
Taariq Treyvon Harvey Laylah Aleese Jackson
Kenya Wynter Haskins Naseem Dasani Jackson
Anisa Jamilla Hassan Kayla Marie Jackson-Beauford
Dejayda Dennay Hatcher Genae Ramiah Jacobs
Katyce Ja’quel Hathaway De’shaliah Deniece Jeffries
Sean Dequan Hawkins Nikol Jerez
Sonia Iris Henriquez Daija Tamia Jeter
Elmer Antony Hernandez Cameron Michael Johnson
Keymiye Sequan Hill Christina Odesa Johnson
Kylya Grace Hill Desjanae Zakiyah Johnson
Monica Nicole Hines Jaylen Marcus Johnson
Jayla Mechelle Ann Hinton Ra’shad D’andre Johnson
Karon Anthony Hobbs Tre’nyis Brinai Johnson
Nadia Cymonne Holland Marcus Mcclain Johnson, Jr.
Madison Rose Holmes Alexis Danita Jones
Shamar Sharief Holmes Destiny Shant’e Jones
Danae Janel Holt Gerald Vonraé Jones III
Krystopher Antonio Howard Tyrell Thomas Jones
Tenice Michelle Howell-Norris Amori Olivia Jordan
Daion Tyree Da’shawn Hudson Omar Wallace Kaba
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
Randy Kearney Adrian Lopez Magno
Khya Marie Keels Neysa Kewana Major
Winter Jolyn Keemer Alaycea Victoria Makins
Paul Roberto Kent, Jr. Marvin Edenilson Maradiaga -Abarca
Shakirah Chernelle-Nicole King Izayah Marquis Markham
Tae’jua Marie Ra-Kel King Devaun William Marks
Nathaniel Keon Kitt Makiyah Lanai Marshall
Selah Kallay Koroma-Ricks Terrel Dewayne Marshall
Ivan Galakpain Korvah Joseph Javon Martin
Yolanda Beatriz Lainez Rei Shalom Martin
Sharae Monique Lawhorn Vanessa Margarita Martinez
Amiya Nechae Lawrence Ma’kiya Mone Mason
Jalen Tyree Lee Kelly Olivia Helen Maye
Sasha Alexandra Lee Mikhi Truman McAllister
Shannon Joyce Lee James Robert McCann III
Kymberly Elizabeth Lemus La’trell De’shona McCants
Trishawna Jhaniya Lewis Javone Antonio McDonald
Zion Bernell Lewis Devon Everette McIntyre
Kiya Ann Little Maya Ayana McKinney
Antwan Nathaniel Lockett Damen Jahmez McNeely
Jaidah Maalik Long Aaliyah Norma Monae McPherson
Jose Ramon Lopez Mekya Marie Mike
Jamari Khalil Lucas Lyrian Gharai Miller
Vanessa Lucero-Mendez Tremaine Hubert Minnis, Jr.
Teresa Michelle Mack Craig Joseph Mitchell, Jr.
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
Dasia-Marie Evonne Mitchell Kaleya Christian Owens
Ja-Tai Domonique Mitchell Ryan Lanier Paris
Amari D’monyé Mobley Chaela Mone Parker
Zaniya Meshaon Monroe Dearra Imani Parker
Tarron Richardson Montgomery Donovan Jamal Parker
Ayanna Renee-Marie Moore Damien Edward Partee
Jacob Elijah Moore Randolph D’andre Pedroso
Reyna Tenee Moore Shayne Dionna Pedroso
Sarita Keneesha Moore Carmen Rene Perez
Arturo De-Jesus Morales Desirae Gloria Perez
Ashton Maxwell Morris Lamaria Tanee’ Perkins
Daon Christopher Morris Nija Jamari Perkins
Elijah Nathaniel Morris Malique Deaunte Perry
Justin Devan Moseley-Raymond India Kathleen Peters
Demarrco Cornell Murphy Michael Jay Peters, Jr.
Cornelius Jonathan Murray Tiara Nicole Pettyford
Durell Anthony Murray Isaac Philips
Jazmin Alexis Nelson Ashanti Forever Phill
Jordan Trinity Newkirk Keonte’ Lanae Pickett
Fatimata Bintou Niang Kevin Dewain Pitts
Nichelle Chanae Nickens Deshawn Malik Porter
Lamont Raheem Douglas Oates Zanera Nijaé Monette Porter
Ayomide Sikirat Odusanya Ahniya Arjena Posey
Bayla Rose Oliver Cherita Cherron Powell
Yesica Ortiz-Morales Davion Ajene Powell
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
Katelyn Ginatte Powell Darius Leedreyus Scott
Marchant Jerome Prather Marque Tyrelle Sedgwick
Arielle Lamia Price Makai Kristopher Seegars
Jawaun Antonio Price Jhair Yabali Selvon-Rivera
David Quintanilla Morale Shamonnie Janae Seward
Edwin Ivan Ramirez-Angel Jalen Esand Shannon
Cristian Gehovani Ramos Valladares Jabez Emmunuel Shepherd
Tamera Iyania Ransom Vashanti Monai Shepherd
Tyrell Emanuel Ransome Masha’la Aliyah Sheppard
Bría Cierra Ray Gabrielle Brianna Shumate
Martin Dovalle Ray II Tedea Monae Sligh
Vincent Garland Reed Jaden Nicai Smith
Aquila Diamond Resper James Damonté Smith
Anthony Joleon Richardson Mikayla Brenda Saundria Smith
Lataya Ara Riddick Samonte Kyrie Smith
Aaron Jamal Robinson Tanya Marie Smith
Ariel Lessie Robinson Kevin Lamar Speight, Jr.
Jeremiah Andre Robinson Kathy Lynnae Spencer
Micah Alyssa Robinson Shiana Christine Spencer
Quinton Brevard Robinson Ahmad Yahiel St Hill
Zoe Elizabeth Robinson Avery Qizjun Starks-Dais
Tymesha Monique Roulhac Dawntavia Jasmine Nicole Stephens
Desca Zanelle Samuel Kinnedy Jamae Stewart
Tanae Laquita Samuels Rashawnna Constance Stewart
Diana Michelle Saravia Garcia Tekia Senniah Stewart
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
Tymon Denandre Stewart Skylar Wesley Townsend
Brenden Roddale Stith Jeffrey Marcus Trent
Briana Aaliyah Stith Philippe Kankolongo Tshibuabua
Tywone Tyrone Sutton Tiahvia Charquita Laquan Tucker
Mikayla Jonae Sykes Chris Anthony Tyson, Jr.
Sierra Marie Sykes Emily Micaela Tzun
Ti’jea Marcia Santiago Keondre’ Cortez Vaughn
Aijah Taylor Jaquan Anthony Vinson
Davion Devonte Taylor Ky’asia Imani Waddy
Saniya Amari Taylor Quinn Daron Wakefield
Tayonna Tarita Taylor Amaya Lanea Walker
Desinae Antoinette Terry Anyah Michael Walker
Najhari Shyzna’ Terry Brooke Mariah Walker
Brianna Nakeisha Thomas Mya Tyree Wallace
Stephon Deshawn Thomas Patrick Anthony Waller
Bryden Jamil Thompson Daniel Anthony Kevin Walls
Paul D. Thompson Azya Monet Warrick
Taylor Morgan Thompson Arianna Denise Washington
Othnielle Oulahi Tiegnon Domonic Antonio Washington
De’vionné Amoré Tillery Javien Washington
Eriana Unique Toomer Marchelle Renee Washington
Kentisha Claudia Torries Maryah Delani Washington
Marchelle Laila Townsend Mikaili Devaux Washington
Michaela Lashawn Townsend Nala Aneesha Washington
Trevae Derrick Washington
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
Tyrell Malik Watkins Mekhi Christopher Williams
Darius Franklin Watson Trevor Jordin Williams
Jaya Leondra-Mone Waugh Tyrone Lemont Williams, Jr.
Khory Mikhail Webb Isarah Keondra Willis
Joshua Malik Welch Adonesce Keyaun Wilson
Kxaierra Brinae West Daniel Anthony Wilson
Layla Sky West Gabriel Nehemiah Wilson
Kenneth David White, Jr. Gary Davon Wilson
Quyzah Ari Whitley Kelly-Anne Judah Wilson
Samiya Kamiese Whittaker Shyann C’era Wilson
Taylor Rayne Whittington Anthony Hosea Wimbish
Lauren Brianna Wilkerson Tamia Catherine Wimbush
Jahniya Margarite William Dajanáe Nicole Wonniemaker
Alexis Janel Williams Lauren Elizabeth Wood
Aneesa Mi’kayle Williams Lindsay Shawnnette Wood
Angel Josian Williams Amarée Tavon Woodfolk
Christopher Darnell Williams Sarah Nicole Woods
Craig Elijah Williams Isaac Kenneth Woody
D’amontai Rashad De’eric Williams Isaiah Ronald Woody
Destiny Mone Williams Darius Jaheim Wright
Elijah Lorenzo Williams Zakkiyah Azari Young Kiara Chanae Williams
Listing of a student’s name does not indicate completion of all graduation requirements set forth by the State of Maryland. Faculty and Staff ADMINISTRATION PRINCIPAL Danny Miller
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Eric Harrison Jamila Stewart Eileen Mayfield Michele Washington James Spence Taryn Washington
PROGRAM COORDINATORS Stephanie Nelson-Butler, Director of Guidance Wanda Noel, Testing Coordinator Robert Parrish, Director of Guidance Jamese Shearin, Career Academies Coordinator Kamilah Williams, International Baccalaureate Coordinator Maria Saldana, Center for Visual & Performing Arts Coordinator
Samuel Adekanye Robin Barber Olayide Akinleye Grace Bell Mabili Akinyele Willie Bennett Matthew Allen Deneane Blocker Thomas Ammazzalorso Patricia Bocock Donte Anderson Brianna Booker Tiffanie Anderson Kenneth Boucher Evelyn Anthony Jerry Branch LaShaune Armstrong-Watson Marquita Braswell Subhash Arora Lois Breaux Vijaya Arora Tywarren Broadwater Ryan Asmussen Ralph Brooks Ryan Austin Timothy Brooks Elijah Balbed Nicole Brooks-Diggs Nichelle Banks-Pitts Inga Brown Faculty and Staff Stacey Brown Carlos Dunkley Landes Bryant Margaret Dyson Pamela Burris Daphne Ebanks, Ed.D. Michael Burroughs Dorothy Edwards Terry Burroughs Agnes Ekunseitan Shawn Butler Wilma Elbouhnini, Ed.D. Ariel Byrd Laura Ellison Marcelo Cabajar Ayana English-Brown Mar’lin Campbell Eduardo Enjambre Saundra Carranza-Butler Amanda Espina Vonda Carter Jean Fadiga Eduardo Castro Deborah Ferguson Charina Cherylou Chan Enoque Filho Wilhelma Christian Kimberly Fiordimondo Robert Clements Kyri Ford Nicole Colbert Tatyana Furr Mark Collins Reginald Gardner Jenine Cotton-Proby Davinna Garmo Faith Covington Shanon Garrett Helen Cox Mayavine Gatlin Robert Criss Janette Gillis Dawn Culver-Reese Kevin Goodwine Audrey Cupples Larry Greene Noel Cyrus Michelle Gulley Raina Davis Neddie Guthrie Nora DeCastro Chung-Ja Hairston Kevin Dent Lisa Hall Andrian DePugh Linda Hallman-Darr Catherine Dillon Andriana Hamlin Aaron Dorsey Sheila Hancock Carl Douglas Kyle Harper Faculty and Staff Linora Hayes Joseph Martin Daphine Henderson Trey Martin-Palmer Larry Henderson Angelina Martinez Heekyu Hong Brandi McCall Bennie Howard George McClure Quiana Howard John McDaniel Adrienne Ivey George McDaniels Monica Jackson Richard McGhee Kamala Jayakar Denise McGregor Brittny Johnson Margaret McLawhorn Helene Johnson Joy Mentzel Henry Johnson Michael Mentzel Tameika Johnson Thomas Moore Javon Jones Alexandra Morrison Crystal Joseph Zakiyyah Muhammad Lesa Jourden Joseph Nappier Krystal Juggins Mark Naydan Andrew Juola Alonie Nefalar Angela Kenner Ernest Nkiangu Brett Killian Olivia Nolan Lucy Kinard Joan Ntoko Richelle King Olubunmi Okusanya Trevor Lawrence Courtney Oliver Anthony Lee Matthew Osifichin Jasmine Lee Wakako Osifichin Megaly Lee-Palis Regina Owens Anthony Lenhardt Kimberly Parks Myoshi Levy Marcus Perry Wei Li Louis Pinckney Dale Lubkeman Frankie Pinkney Sharon Lytle-Middleton Michael Powell Faculty and Staff Albert Price Irene Teke Crystal Proctor Daniel Thomas Geony Provido Duane Thomas MaNesza Provido, Ph.D. Wanda Thompson Christopher Reaves Peyton Tomblin Allen Richardson Bernarda Torbeso John Richardson Sundiata Ture Joseph Richter Damon Underwood Marie Rios Loida Vallar Demetrius Rush Festus Vanjah Ramon Russell Johnny Walker Hovayda Samandari Rudyard Wallace Cheryl Sanborn Cullen Waller Rudolph Saunders Michelle Washington Veronica Scarborough Dion Watson Amanda Sealey Jeffrey Wert Cedric Sharps Ashelley Wilder Melanie Smallwood Alethia Wilkins David Smith Andrea Williams Erica Smith Esther Williams Nia Smith Jamal Williams Glenn Soltes Karen Williams Peter Spencer Phyllis Wilson Marcus Spriggs Ephriam Wolfolk Kirstie Suggs Tia Wortham Rena Suggs Xua Xia Leroy Swain Derrica Yates Kenisha Swann Mena Young Harris Brian Szeto Robert Zackery Johnson Tata Jessica Zweig 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 SUITLAND High School
CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 30th 2020 u 7:00 pm
SUITLAND High School