Commencement for Croom High School CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS May 30, 2020 u 7:00 pm Croom 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 z m z Class of 2020 Achievement Notations 1 Valedictorian 2 Salutatorian Class of 2020 Graduates Jalonni D’Quino La’Monte Agee Gianni De’Sean Johnson Julius Wilson Alexander Jaieden Amauz Johnson Diamond Taya Allen Jayai Maria Johnson Asia Marie Bell Tyreece Onasis Johnson Corey Vaughn Bell Andrew Alphaeus Jones, Jr. DaMarco Marquette Bellinger Ange-Axel Kouame KeJohn Elijah Bonner Danielle Renee Massey David Tyree Bragg-Dory Shaniya Michaele Matthews Tania Deseanna Branch Renita Lanay McCann Taya LaShaun Breckenridge Jade Monet Emma McGruder Marquies Vandrew Allen Bridgett Chloe Jamila Una Melville Christopher Keith Brooks Rafael Alexander Montalvo Isaiah Machai Brooks Machiya Angelique Muse 2 D’Marcus Vernard Brown Nacarto Aloysius Maurice Myles Donta Levone Butler Alexis Elanie Norris Tapannga Dionna Butler Alyesha Dyana Norris 1 Kellita Elayne Carter Tycario Leonard Onley Chevin Kaila Carver Jonathan Fred Perry Tafari Ron Clauzel Teara Jamella Raynince Pettiford Damon Lamarr Eppenger-Campbell Wendell Michael Leon Pickett Emanuel Micah Ferguson Ajani Zadah Ramos Cameron Nicole Ford Isaiah Timothy Robinson Dayvon Lewis Gibson David Alexander Ruff-Williams Aaliyah Ta’Nesha Gomez Christopher Taesean Scott Ronald Damonta Gordon Wayne Smith III Daniel Sing Grant Davon Anthony Snowden Chantise Reene Green Tyrae Lamarr Steele James Jamari Harris Myesa Monye Stewart Rondell Lee Harrison Nyiah Nizhae Stocks Tory Elias Hayes Javon Michael Taylor Amon Edward Hill Rikaya Emani Walker Jameel Nasr Hinton Lamarr Jerome Walls, Jr. Marty Lee Huggins, Jr. Delonte Kyree Watkins Makaila Imani Inabinett Imani Latryce Williams De Angelo Jacob Marcus Terrell Willis Elijah Joshua Johnson Christopher Myles Worsham Listing of a student’s name does not indicate completion of all graduation requirements set forth by the State of Maryland. Faculty and Staff William R. Henderson, Principal Behavior Specialist Social Studies Darren Stephenson Richard Gudnitz Tracy Wilt, Chairperson Business/CVE James Crimmins Special Education Esther Pugh-Gray, Dedicated Aide Brian Nelson, Chairperson Nylene Logan, Special Education Carpentry Paraprofessional Charles DiNatale Lauren Simmons, Ed.D. Anthony Fletcher, Paraprofessional Substance Abuse Electrical Counselor Dennis Poe Gretchen Williams, LCPC English Tech Essentials Angela James, Chairperson Gary Puzzella Arleathia Lang Testing Coordinator Family & Consumer Science Arlene Stell Ruth Lanier-Williams, Ed.D. Transition Teacher Health Education & Physical Education Lisa Gilliam William Hartwell World Language Mathematics Michael Phillips Paulette Gaines, Chairperson Agnes Maserin Custodial Cynthia Brooks Media Specialist Jaquil Curtis Rhonda Johnson Randolph Peris Calvin Whitaker Pupil Personnel Worker Jeanine Cadet McCannon, Ph.D. In-School Suspension Jessica Farmer Professional School Counselor Triana Hayes, M.Ed. Registrar Cynthia Claggett School Nurse Sarita Mubarak, LPN Secretary Levina Newman School Psychologist Mark Simms Security Derrell Marshall Science Ernest Young Jamal Sims Lafiya Tunstall, Chairperson 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 Croom High School CLASS Of 20 20 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS May 30, 2020 u 7:00 pm Croom High School.