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Ann Arbor high school seniors celebrate graduation with virtual ceremonies, in-car processions
Read full article: Ann Arbor high school seniors celebrate graduation with virtual ceremonies, in-car processionsHeres a recap of graduations this past week:Community High SchoolCommunity High School celebrated its 140 graduates on June 12. For more Community High graduation highlights, click here. For more Skyline High School graduation highlights, click here. Huron High SchoolHuron High School celebrated its 388 graduates on June 17. (Ann Arbor Public Schools)Typically, high school principals often share words of wisdom to graduating seniors during commencement ceremonies, said Schwamb.
Macomb twins graduate high school as dual valedictorians, AP Scholars thanks to sibling rivalry
Read full article: Macomb twins graduate high school as dual valedictorians, AP Scholars thanks to sibling rivalryMACOMB, Mich. Macomb twins Samantha and Madison Sacra are both graduating from Eisenhower High School as valedictorians and AP Scholars. The pair say a little sibling rivalry has helped them both get to the top of the class. Its always been kind of competitive," Samantha Sacra said. At the end of the summer, Madison and Samantha will take their sibling rivalry in different directions. The twins say they will keep working hard in school, especially with a little sister coming up right behind them to keep them motivated.
Senior Week closes with a special message from Jason and Tati
Read full article: Senior Week closes with a special message from Jason and TatiThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This segment is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University, Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Western Michigan University and The Mike Morse Law Firm. We are wrapping up the Live In The D senior week which highlights the graduating class of 2020. Hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare each gave their personal message to the seniors as they take their next step in life. They gave seniors insight on unpredictable challenges, getting used to a new norma,l and venturing into the great unknown of college and life.
The Detroit Youth Choir high school seniors plan to keep making beautiful music
Read full article: The Detroit Youth Choir high school seniors plan to keep making beautiful musicThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Although it was extremely hard on the eight high school seniors, they didn’t let the pandemic nor quarantine get them down. White explained how the seniors were the core of the group and how they hold a special place in his heart. Watch the video above to see how the seniors prepared for the next steps of their journey.
Senior Week continues with a spotlight on Deonte Hughes-Adams
Read full article: Senior Week continues with a spotlight on Deonte Hughes-AdamsThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. This segment is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University, Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Western Michigan and The Mike Morse Law FirmWhat do you do when your senior year of high school is cut off due to a pandemic? Although he was sad that he couldn’t experience the final glory of running the bases of his high school, he is ready to continue his athletic journey at Mid-Michigan College next year. See the special message Deonte has for his future teammates in the video above.
Local principal pays special tribute to the Class of 2020
Read full article: Local principal pays special tribute to the Class of 2020The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Their principal, Andrew Meloche, still wanted to do something special to mark the end of their high school careers and the beginning of the new chapters in their lives. Our Kila Peeples sat down with Mr. Meloche to hear his message. Mr. Meloche gladly admitted to Kila that he hadnt written a poem since high school. Click on the video above to hear Mr. Meloches message for the Class of 2020.
Live in the D Senior Week kicks off with senior Haley Rivard
Read full article: Live in the D Senior Week kicks off with senior Haley RivardThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The tribute kicked off with Haley Rivard of Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights. She was getting ready for her final performances on her school’s stage when it all stopped due to COVID-19. Watch the video above to see how she is letting go of her high school days.
How graduates are making the most of the moment without ceremonies
Read full article: How graduates are making the most of the moment without ceremoniesThat wont happen for the class of 2020, so a special ceremony was held on all of the major TV Networks. Its a hint of disappointment for many seniors apart of Class of 2020. All of my roommates are also graduating, but unfortunately thats now things ended up, said Lindsey Scheidler. Literally no other class will be able to say they had Barack Obama and other celebrities, at their graduation. Topping it off, Former President Barack Obama gave the graduation speech.
New Hampshire mail carrier delivers heartwarming notes to graduating students on his route
Read full article: New Hampshire mail carrier delivers heartwarming notes to graduating students on his routeCONCORD, N.H. A mail carrier from New Hampshire found a unique way to honor graduating students along his route. Josh Crowell is delivering congratulatory handwritten notes to Class of 2020 students -- who are unable to celebrate graduation with traditional ceremonies and parties due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. MORE: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres where we stand as of SundayCrowell says his daughter graduated high school in 2018, so he knows commencements are an important rite of passage. As he saw graduation signs along his work route, he wanted to congratulate the students who cant walk across a stage this year. Crowell delivers Dunkin Donuts gift cards along with the notes, which he signs, Your mailman, Josh.
Michigan State University students celebrate graduation during virtual commencement ceremony
Read full article: Michigan State University students celebrate graduation during virtual commencement ceremonyEarlier this month graduating Michigan State University (MSU) students would have walked across the stage to receive their diploma. Instead they were honored in a virtual ceremony on Saturday due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. I was very excited so Im very disappointed that it is not happening.RELATED: Virtual commencement: University of Michigan celebrates graduates onlineThe online commencement ceremony -- hosted on MSUs Facebook page -- is said to be the schools largest commencement ever. Weyands husband also graduated from Wayne State University during the pandemic, so he did not get to experience an in-person commencement either. He did receive his undergraduate degree from MSU and had a traditional graduation ceremony then.