Delaware Gazette GRADUATION 2020 Saturday, June 13, 2020 1 The Class of June 2020 Celebrating Delaware County Graduates A special supplement to the Congratulations • New Construction • Remodel 740-272-3949 • Replacement license #46698 Senior, Military, Veteran, First Responder Discounts ServingSenior, DelawareMilitary, Veteran, and Surrounding Communities First Responder Discounts Serving Delaware and Surrounding Communities OH-70188107 2 Saturday, June 13, 2020 GRADUATION 2020 Delaware Gazette We applaud your hard work and dedication. Congratulations! delgazette.com 40 N. Sandusky St., Suite 203 Delaware, OH 43015 740-363-1161 OH-70190572 Delaware Gazette GRADUATION 2020 Saturday, June 13, 2020 3 CLASS OF 2020 S ’ L D M B W G G I C , Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Congratulations on your graduation from I was lled with pride as I watched you Big Walnut High School! Although the end of graduate on May 23. From serving as your time at Big Walnut was not what any of your h and sixth grade principal to us expected for you, your graduation is really watching you graduate in my new role as the culmination of years of classes, teachers, Superintendent, it has been an absolute joy projects, and many experiences that helped to watch the accomplishments of this class shape you into the person that you are today. over your school career. On behalf of our entire sta and our Board of Education, I want to wish you well in the next is, of course, is a very special class. No one could have anticipated your phase of your life. last day attending Hayes High School would have been on March 13. Your senior year was not what you expected and you missed out on many special I encourage you to re ect on how this quarantine experience over the last couple memories, but you persevered and now you have received the diplomas you of months may have taught some valuable lessons as you head into the next phase of your life. Adversity makes us stronger-- and you certainly have had your share have earned. is year has made you stronger and more resilient. You proved of it this spring. During your time at Big Walnut, it is my hope that you have not you have the skills to adapt quickly to new situations by embracing a new only learned academic skills that will help you in your future schooling or career, learning system nearly overnight. but that you have learned skills that will help you to become a productive citizen. During your thirteen years in Delaware City Schools, the Class of 2020 has Our goal was that you grew in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, brought us special memories through athletics, the arts, House competitions, and communication-- as these are skills that you will need regardless of where life high level academic achievements and by demonstrating your kindness and takes you. As you move through the many possible stages of life-- college, military, compassion toward each other. You have le a legacy that will not soon be or early career; parenthood; and retirement-- it is my hope that you will value the forgotten. Your Pacer Pride has been evident and you set an amazing example education that you received at Big Walnut. As an adult, I hope you will support the for our underclassmen. schools in whatever community you call home, whether that is in Big Walnut or another school district. Strong schools equal strong communities and strong home Please remember that we will always be here for you -- Delaware is your values. Support your schools with your time, e orts, and taxes, as local services, home! We hope you will come back to visit and share about your new such as education, will have the biggest impact on your community. adventures and accomplishments. Good luck, graduates, as you embark on your next journey. And always remember Once a Pacer, Always a Pacer! As you continue on your journey, I hope you will fondly remember the great community where you were raised. When you become a parent, I think you will S, gain an even greater appreciation of this community, and how our residents always H K , S come together to support our students. Even as we are growing, what makes Big D C S Walnut special is the people who choose to be a part of and serve our community. When you face challenges in life-- and you will-- remember the many people here that want to help you and support you. C B W, A S. H , S D C , It has been an honor to be your Delaware Area Career Center Superintendent. When you chose to come to DACC, you chose to be forward-thinking and make choices that would bene t your future. Congratulations to the class of 2020 at e end of your senior year is not what any of us were expecting, but you Delaware Christian School. It has been a joy to remained focused on your goals, while also being exible, and determined. see you grow throughout your years here. We Change is not new to any of you. Adapting to change is part of being a career Congratulations to the class of 2020are proud at Delaware of your leadership Christian in theScho schoolol. Itand has and technical education student. You are stronger, wiser, and better prepared been a joy to see you grow throughoutwe are con your dent years you willhere. continue We are to shine proud as of for the world because you persevered. your leadership in the school andquality we are young confident people wherever you will thecon Lordtinue leads to you. While many of you will be attending college in the fall, many others have shine as quality young people wherever the Lord leads you. already earned the credentials necessary to join the workforce. As you look You leave the school with many wonderful back at your time at DACC, I hope that you remember both the struggles and memories. Your class has demonstrated the celebrations. Everyone has struggled in their own way, yet the e ort put You leave the school with many tremendouswonderful athleticmemories. ability. Your You classsaw our h asgirls demonstrated volleyball play intremendous state forth when we struggle is the very reason why we celebrate our successes. You tournaments. As a class you have already earned many credits in college athletic ability. You saw our girls volleyball play in state tournaments. As a class you have have earned your celebrations, but keep pushing, working hard, and learning. through the CCP program. You were a part of the largest musical, Cinderella, already earned many credits in college through the CCP program. You were a part of the A new world has opened up for you and while it may not look like the world that the school has produced. You shined in the new discipleship program you were expecting, it is yours for the taking. largest musical, Cinderella, that thatthe wasschool created has during produced. your time You here. shined You inrepresented the new thediscipleship school well in program that was created duringyour your travels time tohere. the Domican You represente Republic. And,d the of school course, wellyou arein yourthe only class Continue to stay in contact with your mentors and learn from those who travels to the Domican Republic.to And, graduate of course, virtually. you are the only class to graduate virtually. have paved the roads before you. is is a time to inspire and be inspired, to adapt with changes, and rise above. Obstacles have been put in your path, Let me remind you that although you are leaving us, you can still live but you have the knowledge, tools, and drive to go around, over, and through out the DCS Way. Demonstrate your faith wherever you go. Stand up for those obstacles. You are the Class of 2020 and you are strong. You have made Let me remind you that althoughwhat you you are believe leaving and us, have you been can taught. still live Care out for theothers DCS more Way. than yourself. sacri ces for the safety of our community and you will be remembered. Demonstrate your faith whereverRelationships you go. 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Jane Miner Head of School D C , Delaware Christian School. Congratulations! roughout the past e Buckeye Valley High School Class of 2020 13 years you have certainly made your holds a special place in my heart. I can’t begin to mark on our school district and your express just how special this graduating class is.