This month Philadelphia students walked on stages across the city to receive their high school diplomas. There were many celebrations, far and wide, and a lot to celebrate. Here are 8 favorite moments from the 12 Community Schools in Philadelphia. Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
1. At every graduation, the moment students took to the stage made us proud. These students are as amazing as they are determined.
Yeimi Jimenex- #classof2018 Valedictorian #SDPGrad @DeboraCarrera3 @UrbanAliya @JHarper_PHLMOE pic.twitter.com/zbUJKCjZuq
— South Phila. HS (@SouthPhilaHS) June 8, 2018
2. The moments just before a graduation are so exciting! Graduates of South Philadelphia High School were ready to celebrate the hard work that got them to this point.
Real tears 😭 Class Of 2018 is getting ready to line up. #SDPgrad pic.twitter.com/reCkDjxdpt
— JanelleH_MOE (@JHarper_PHLMOE) June 8, 2018
3. The stories of our students’ journeys to graduation inspire us. South Philadelphia High School’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian overcame language barriers to form an incredible friendship.
The diversity of @SouthPhilaHS is just amazing. The Valedictorian and Salutitorian met four years ago only being to communicate through google translate. Now they are best friends walked in 9th grade together and literally walked down the isle together ❤️. #SDPgrad 👩🎓👨🎓 pic.twitter.com/4rIaZd4wNR
— JanelleH_MOE (@JHarper_PHLMOE) June 9, 2018
4. The graduating class of Dobbins CTE High School received a big shout out from Superintendent Dr. William Hite.
Congratulating Graduates from Murrell Dobbins. #WeLoveOurPhillyGrads #SDPGrad #Classof2018 pic.twitter.com/NZ3HouCIjE
— Dr. William Hite (@SDPHite) June 8, 2018
5. Although not every student could make it to their ceremonies, all graduates were honored. Dobbins principal Dr. Toni Damon went to Hahnemann Hospital to hand deliver a diploma! Now this is what we call community!
When your principal @DrToniDamon can't rest until she confirms all of her Class of 2018 graduates, so to Hahnemann hospital we go…We are a community within a community who cares, Dobbins CTE Community School!#Mustangs #CommunitySchoolsPHL pic.twitter.com/5D89MAlBjB
— Charles Reyes (@CReyes_PHLMOE) June 8, 2018
Celebrating Success @Dobbins!#SDPgrad#Classof2018#WeLoveOurPhillyGrads @PHLschools @SDPHighSchools @CReyes_PHLMOE @SDPHite @PHL_MOE pic.twitter.com/RT6gh9SFof
— Toni Damon (@DrToniDamon) June 8, 2018
6. Of course, high schoolers weren’t the only ones to graduate. Did you know that Gompers Middle School held their first 8th grade graduation this year?
Today we celebrate the first 8th grade graduating class of 2018. Each of these students will be great someday simply because they had a great foundation at Samuel Gompers School. Good luck 2018!! Speak to the world!!!!#CommunitySchoolsPHL @PHL_MOE pic.twitter.com/hPQOz6ctia
— Rennie Parker (@rennieparker85) June 8, 2018
7. George Washington High School’s ceremony included flags from all over the world including the LGBTQIA+ and Special Olympics flags to represent their diverse student body, and inclusion for all.
ALL THE FLAGS at @GdubEagles graduation 🙌 I’m not crying, you’re crying.😭 What a beautiful display of respect and inclusion, complete with LGBTQ and Special Olympics flags – couldn’t be prouder. 🌎🌍🌏 #CommunitySchoolsPHL @PHL_MOE pic.twitter.com/cIfINA1tzZ
— Caitlyn Boyle (@CaitlynBoyle_) June 8, 2018
George Washington High School graduation @PHLschools @SDPChiefSchools @sdp_multilingua #SDPGrad pic.twitter.com/LSWlgtvXFG
— Dr. Dion Betts (@DionBetts) June 8, 2018
8. Lastly, of course, what would a graduation be without everyone tossing their caps in celebration? Congratulations to all 2018 graduates! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
Congratulations to the GWHS Class of 2018! @PHLschools #WeLoveOurPhillyGrads pic.twitter.com/4Fs8vWgTk4
— Shawn Bird (@SDPChiefSchools) June 8, 2018