A Special Graduation at WOHS

Yesterday I had the honor of presenting closing remarks at the graduation celebration of the T-Warrior and F-Troop classes at West-Oak High School. Three T-Warrior students (Daniel Hightower, Patrick McKay, and Samuel Padilla) donned their caps and gowns to walk across the stage and accept their certificates of achievement. The program was emotional for several participants as students from both classes signed to inspirational songs like "Do I Make You Proud", "Who I Was Born To Be", and "What the World Needs Now." A senior slide show presented photograhs of the graduating students with their friends, teachers, and administration over the course time in their program. The celebration that followed was catered by Considerate Catering comprised of students from our STARS (Students Transitioning into Adult Roles in Society) program at the Hamilton Career Center. The food and drink was delicious and made the celebration extra special. Hats off to our special education teachers, support staff, service learning students, parents, and administration for making yesterday an unforgettable day.