Charleston County School District, SC 2020 Virtual Graduations, 8 Jun 2020

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Military Magnet Academy Virtual Graduation 2020

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Good evening., I'm gerrita postlewait, superintendent of charleston county.

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Schools and it's a pleasure to welcome you to this graduation celebration for.

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The class of 2020, as you know, this virtual ceremony is just the first way.

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Graduates will be recognized. Your school has planned face-to-face diploma.

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Awarding ceremonies for you in the coming days today, I want to acknowledge.

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Up front that we'd all rather be together, just as we would have preferred.

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To spend the last two months going to class.

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Participating in or attending school activities going to the prom just.

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Enjoying the normal school during the final weeks of your journey that began.

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Many years ago, in elementary school and brought you to this point,.

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However, the pandemic has forced all of us to rethink everything that we.

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Previously knew as normal one thing that has not changed is your remarkable.

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Accomplishments, we gather today to recognize the relationships that you.

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Have formed to honor your achievements, your memories and your hard work, so I.

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Offer to each of you my personal congratulations. You've achieved this.

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Milestone event of graduation, we will celebrate you virtually today and look.

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Forward to seeing you in person to offer you our best wishes as you enter the.

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World as the remarkable class of 2020.

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The military magnet academy graduating class of 2020, the 2019 2020 school year.

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Will definitely be one to remember. This year's graduating group of scholars has.

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Endured the most eventful senior year since the turn of the century during.

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This unusual time and in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it is absolutely.

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Appropriate that we take a moment to recognize the patient's diligence.

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Academic achievements and perseverance of the cohort of students moving forward.

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With life as they have met the requirements of the south carolina high.

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School graduate the graduation from the military magnet academy. For many of you.

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Is the culmination of four five six or seven years of growth and consistency? It.

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Is with pride and honor that your teachers and I send you into.

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Post-Secondary life prepared to support and lead, and whatever your chosen path.

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We may be my sincere hope for this year's graduating class, as you work to.

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Obtain your college degree take the oath to protect and serve as a future member.

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Of the united states armed services or enter the world of entrepreneurship and.

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The workforce is that your contribution to the global society will be one that.

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Empowers influences and promotes greatness and those that you encounter.

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You are the bridge builders, for so many that will walk in your path. It is your.

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Obligation and duty to let your light illuminate the roads of life. They will.

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Travel, although you do not experience the expected end to your senior year in.

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High school, your accomplishments are no less admirable and worthy, and in the.

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Spirit of commencement you are charged and ready to actualize, bigger dreams.

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Goals and life defining moments, your future will not happen because of desire.

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Alone, you must actualize your future by implementing the lessons from your past.

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Experiences to ensure a life of peace, joy, happiness and success. I wish nothing.

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But blessings over you and your families as this school year comes to an end. I.

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Humbly say thank you for the opportunity to serve, as you have made me a better teacher, principal and human, the military.

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Magnet academy is a family, and your legacy will forever be etched in the.

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History of the shared experience, congratulations to the class of 2020.

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Tiffany lewis is the daughter of chanel lewis of charleston south carolina over.

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The course of the last four years, while attending the military magnet academy.

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Tiffany has made a four point: three grade point average. She will be.

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Concluding her senior year with 36 and a half credits which includes grades.

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Scaling for dual credit and honors courses, she has been inducted into the.

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National honor society g team and interact club.

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Tiffany's attention to academics have been so profound that she has been.

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Bestowed with acceptances to 14 colleges to include clemson, spellman, usc columbia,.

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Louisiana state university clark, atlanta and more after careful consideration, she.

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Has decided to further her education at clemson university, she plans to pursue.

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Her dream of becoming a doctor to one day be one of the many loving medical.

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Professionals, rendering aid to those in sickness and despair.

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Ladies and gentlemen, military magnets class of 2020 salutatorian miss tiffany.

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Lewis, good evening to all my name is cadet tiffany lewis, I it is.

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My honor to be saying I want you all today as military magnet, academy's class.

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Of 2020 salutatorian, I would like to begin my speech by congratulating each.

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Graduating senior of the class of 2020 our journey has been far from being.

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Without burdens, to say the least, despite us parading around smiles and.

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Having occasional, giggles and cheers, they conceal many hardships from.

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Continuously, studying from the night before for a test that is just hours.

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Later spending many days applying to colleges, scholarships and emailing in.

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Regard to recommendations so procrastinating, completing essays hours.

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Before they are due, I could continue more. Nonetheless, we finally made it you.

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Although I struggled in the past with my behavior, which further interfered my.

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Academics, I am standing before you all as a living witness of the lord's work.

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Some doubted me, but over the course of my four years I have managed to maintain.

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A 4.3 grade point average so rank as a salutatorian of my class and to conclude.

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My senior year with 36 point 5 credits, including dual enrollment in honors.

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Courses also, I was blessed with acceptances, supports in colleges.

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Including clemson university spelman college university of south carolina.

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Columbia, louisiana state university, clark, atlanta, university and more after.

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Careful consideration I've decided to further my education at the illustrious.

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Clemson university and pursuits of becoming a doctor in the midst of this.

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Coronavirus pandemic, I hope to one day be one of the medical professionals rendering aid to those in sickness and despair. So my family.

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Friends and teachers. I would like to thank you all in aiding me throughout my.

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Journey without you all by my side to encourage and support me throughout my.

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Journey, I may not have been here speaking to you all my accomplishments,.

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And pursuits would not have been made possible without the two strongest black.

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Women in my life, my mom made my grade beginning from the age of my adolescence.

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So my integration into adulthood, I've come to recognize just how much always.

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Every necessity, my necessities, I mean not only food, shelter and clothing, also.

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A strong education she always embedded in my mind from a young age to events.

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Further education than she has over the past 18 years, she has dedicate her love.

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Time and effort and working hard in order to ensure my success, although I.

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Gave her trouble in the past, it can be stubborn and hard-headed at times. I am.

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So thankful that she had never gave up on me, she continuously motivates me to.

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Do anything I put my mind to and works tirelessly to ensure.

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That I'm able to lead a path of success. My grandmother has always ensured that I.

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Had the things my mother may not have been able to provide from taking and.

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Picking me up for school every day, it's a cooking food. Whenever I asked she has.

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Always been one of my bestest friends, I will never forget how, each morning, when.

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She would drop me off. I would always exit the car with the both of us exchanging. I love you see you later over the years. My grandmother's health has slowly deteriorated just a few years.

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Ago the doctors believed she was not going to make it as she struggled with.

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Her health and underlying medical conditions, but I continuously prayed and.

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Kept faith in god to keep her here to see me graduate as the class of 2020 and.

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She still bothers me every time her phone is the working, so I can get it to.

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Work properly, I would also like to recognize my uncle tavian. I love you and.

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Thank you for continuously being there for me and means of support a shoulder.

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To cry on to have fun a hot plate is so much more and my success. I can provide.

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My granny, what does health care she needs.

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Along with allowing me to provide a standard of living to health care for.

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Those that depend on me. I would also like to recognize two of my fellow.

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Graduates that is developing torian, cadet alexis hamilton and could say at.

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Her model orianna ventura, so alexis. I love and appreciate you so much this.

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We've shared so many memories together in such a short amount of time from.

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Being strangers to not one of my bestest friends, I thank you so much for always.

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Being there by my side, we may be miles apart once we go off to college, but our.

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Friendship and sisterhood is one that I know what can send you all, no matter which paths we take so her mine. I love you and appreciate you by all measure.

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You are very hardworking and have made it this far and congratulations on being.

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The first in your family to graduate you may appear to be tough on the outside.

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But you have a heart of pure gold, despite any obstacles you may face. I.

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Will continue to be by your side every step of the way, no matter what.

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Everything in which we have supported one another discuss done for each other.

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And went through together was a reflection of a true genuine bond. We.

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Have grown from merely being school mates to now close friends even being.

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Considered as my family, despite any situation that may occur, I want both of.

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You to know that you can always come to me without judgment. I appreciate and love you both for being the few who have.

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Respected and loved me unconditionally. I am also appreciative of you, both in.

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Motivating me to excel and my academic achievements and to strive for success.

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As we traverse into adulthood as we integrate into a new chapter of our.

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Lives, I sincerely wish my fellow graduates of the class of 2020 the best.

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In your future endeavors, despite this pandemic interfering with what would.

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Have been our plans of prom senior night senior skip week spring sports, a.

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Traditional graduation and more, I commend you all for presser veering.

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Through this time of triumph, our endurance, motivation and faith in the.

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Lord, without a doubt, will lead us to a successful future, regardless of which.

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Path, we may take, thank you all and be blessed everyone doctor, jury, dopost away.

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Became charleston county superintendent of schools on july 9th 2015. She served.

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As chair of the state board of education, as a member of the national governing.

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Board of the american association of school administrators.

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And as a consultant for several districts, states and national.

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Organizations as chief k through 12 officer for foundation, she helped.

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Establish the national innovation lab network and co-founded transform south.

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Carolina a statewide business education; partnership that fosters systemic.

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Educational change, dr. pol zoey's goal is to work with educators, students.

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Parents and community partners to dramatically increase the percentage of.

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Students who are ready to step successfully and productively in careers.

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College and life dr. jurita post await, will now recognize those cadets who have.

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Made the decision to enter the armed services after graduation, hello again as.

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Superintendent of schools- it's indeed an honor- to recognize our outstanding class.

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Of 2020 among those bright scholars, are some.

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Individuals who've made a tremendous commitment to serve our country through.

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The armed forces after graduation- I would like to take this time.

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To acknowledge their willingness to serve by presenting each of them with a.

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Challenge coin challenge: coins are a small medallion, that's typically given.

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Out by a military leader in recognition of a special achievement, the use of such.

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Coins dates back to the first world war, in a recognition of your pledge to.

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Protect and serve our country, we are awarding you with your first official.

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Challenge coin, which we will mail to all of you who have enlisted on behalf of a.

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Proud and grateful community. Thank you for your dedication and devotion to our.

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Country godspeed.

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The recipient of this award is selected from a group of cadets who have attended.

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The military magnet since sixth grade the awards committee comprised of.

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Teachers and administrators select the recipient who's similar to the eagle has.

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Soared to new heights in leadership, academic performance and social.

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Awareness, congratulations! This year's eagle, eery award recipient.

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Is xavier white.

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The comandante award is awarded to the cadet, who has displayed outstanding.

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Leadership, superb character traits and has served as a role model. They our.

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Entire tenure at the military magnet academy, the following cadet is awarded.

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The commandant award for the year 2019 2020 cadet, xavier white,.

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In order to be considered for the spirit of the eagle award, a cadet must be in.

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The top 30% of the graduating senior class, the cadet, must have been involved.

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In extracurricular activities throughout his or her high school career and.

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Demonstrated exceptional moral character and proven leadership, qualities and.

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Abilities the following students are listed in our top 30 percent of this.

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Graduating class alexis hamilton, aundrea, enriquez, ramirez, xavier white xandria,.

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Smith, geneva lewis, johnson generis mccormick, this year's winner of the.

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Spirit of the eagle award for 2020 is cadet alexis hamilton.

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The joseph dawson jr. commandant scholarship will be presented by colonel.

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Joseph dawson jr., colonel dawson jr. served our country with distinction in.

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The united states army for 29 years he was stationed in vietnam, korea and.

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Germany, he retired at the rank of command sergeant major in 1992 and.

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Earned the title of colonel in a south carolina state guard, colonel dawson was.

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Instrumental in the founding of the military magnet academy in 1992 and.

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Continues working with mma as a member of the foundation board and the military.

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Advisory board there could be no military magnet academy without colonel.

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Dawson, colonel dawson, thank you for your vision and continued support. Colonel.

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Dawson will now present our commandant scholarship award.

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The joseph dawson jr. commandant scholarship is awarded to a graduating.

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Senior, whose academics leadership and followership qualities serve as an.

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Example for other debt cadets to emulate funds will be used primarily for college.

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Tuition but may also be used for expenses related to college program.

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Attendance this year, I am proud to award two scholarships to two deserving.

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Cadets for $500 each won, $500 award is presented to alexis hamilton and the.

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Other $500 award presented to kelvin, hey.

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To be recognized as a ccsd board scholar, a student must achieve a gpa of 4.25 or.

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Better on the south carolina uniform grading scale with no rounding up or.

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Down rank is used on the gpa calculated at the end of the third nine weeks.

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Grading period, congratulations to our 2020 board scholar, alexis hamilton as.

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Valedictorian of her class alexis hamilton has a cumulative gpa of.

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4.5 since first enrolling in school at the military magnet academy, alexis has.

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Managed to maintain her gpa, while also holding countless leadership positions.

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And various school organizations and clubs cadet hamilton currently serves as.

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Our regimental commander and captain of both the mma varsity volleyball and.

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Softball teams, cadet hamilton, has participated and received an athletic.

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Letter in three sports, while attending the military magnet academy, those sports.

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Include volleyball, basketball and softball her academic achievements and.

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Recognitions now include her acceptance to several colleges of which include the.

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Citadel military college, the college of charleston, the university of south.

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Carolina columbia and the united states naval academy, to name a few cadet.

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Hamilton has decided to further her education by attending the naval.

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Academy's preparatory school this summer in rhode island, it is her intent to.

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Major in english and ultimately obtain her license to practice law. After being.

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Commissioned as an officer in the united states navy, it is with great honor pride.

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And pleasure that I introduce the valedictorian of the military magnet.

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Academy is graduating class of 2020 cadet alexis, chantal hamilton, good.

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Evening, ladies and gentlemen, I am the 2019 2020 regimental commander of the.

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Corps of cadets at the military magnet academy, cadet colonel alexis hamilton as.

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I stand here today as the valedictorian of the 2020 graduating class. I want to.

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First, thank the men above for giving me the opportunity trinity to be here today and share with my fellow classmates.

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Friends, coaches and family members. How much I appreciate each and every one of.

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Them lord knows, I wouldn't have made it without them. I must be sure to thank the.

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Administrative staff of the military magnet academy, as they have made great.

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Efforts to ensure our success after high school graduation shout-out to coach.

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Simmons for always providing a loving gathering space for me and my fellow.

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Classmates coach simmons: you worked very hard for our class this year and you are.

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Very much appreciated who stayed on us harder than anybody else in the school.

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As a class this year, you did who made the parade happen when.

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We thought nobody cared about graduation anymore, you did if anybody doesn't thank.

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You I do in to my coaches. Thank you for showing me what it means to set the.

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Example, on and off the field or on the court sergeant hernandez, I don't know if.

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You know this already, but you are a blessing in my life.

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I will never forget having you as a coach. We may have had our disagreements.

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But in the end we always realized great outcomes. I want to say thank you for.

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Letting me lead your teams as captain, however, sergeant hernandez. Wasn't the.

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Only coach that taught me a few things about being a leader, mrs. archie. I might as well call you my mom and coach since you and my mom.

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Literally, have the same birthday, you will always be loved dearly, major taylor.

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I may have stopped playing basketball in the 10th grade, but I didn't forget who.

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Made me a strong team player and captain first major taylor will always be in my.

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Head when I feel like giving up because of the bond we have, you will always be.

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My coach, the last coach I want to mention, is new but she's tough. I can't.

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Remember how many times coach peyton made me run to the yellow, pulling back.

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Like cadet, mccormack would say, you're only making me better and with those.

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Encouraging words in my head, I became a better hitter this year, but too bad.

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Covet night scene came and struck me out besides the coaches, I want to give a.

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Special shout-out to petty officer gary master sergeant, johnson, the two people.

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That always guided me away from disaster you to specialist jefferson, dr parra. No.

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I know your head is on 1,000 right now. I probably gave you a million headaches to.

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Add to the billion you probably already had mr. von allmen. I know my talking.

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Will be missed, so you can never say I wasn't engaged in your class. Talking is.

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Something I love to do, but I think we all know who I got that from even though.

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He's not with me today. I still would like to give a shout out to him. Everyone.

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Knows my dad, but they don't know him the way I do. He always made sure I had what.

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I needed when he was mouths away. His support will always be with me dad if.

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You're watching this right now just know that your baby girl is growing up to be.

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The successful young lady that you always wanted her to be sending much.

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Love to you, I want to mention someone who very much deserves this shout out.

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Her name is tiffany lewis. She is more than smart, she is intelligent and I.

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Think my fellow classmates would say the same. I would have never thought we would.

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Have even be close friends when I first met you, you were very kind to me and you.

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Treated me with a lot of respect to say we barely knew each other and never hung.

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Around each other in school, you treated me with a lot of respect. You are the one.

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Of the most important people in my life- and it shows that you care about me and.

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My well-being, more than anybody else, besides andreea you, let me know when I'm.

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Wrong and when I'm most definitely right, I feel like a friend wouldn't be a.

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Friend, if they never told them the truth and that's something you make make sure.

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I know I feel as though, when we need a shoulder to lean on.

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You're always right, there you've always made sure I was okay, whether it was.

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Financially you mentally or physically. I never had to ask you for anything.

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Because you were forever more generous.

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However, that's just the person you are towards your friends.

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You look out for them whenever you can. I just want to let you know how much I.

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Appreciate you, as a friend and sister, because you've impacted my life.

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Tremendously, the same goes for andrea. I want to thank cheryl evans, my mom, the.

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Woman that gave birth to me. I was a miracle baby, as she would call it. She.

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Didn't think she would have another child to grow up to to be the successful.

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Mom, I love you with all my heart and I don't think I I would be the way where I.

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Am today without you and the man above you taught me all the things I know.

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You taught me how to cook so that my future husband's belly would always know.

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What good cooking is you taught me how to clean so that I could value the.

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Importance of a woman's hygiene, you will always be my inspiration in conclusion.

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If I didn't get a chance to mention you today, just remember that if I see you.

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You will you will be reminded of how much I love and appreciate each and.

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Every individual that supported me along the way to my fellow classmates, like I.

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Said before this isn't the end, it's only the beginning whether you are going to.

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College or the military, don't just let this year's graduation be the stopping.

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Point of your success, most of us have dreams that we would love to accomplish.

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Sooner or later, if you don't know what you want to be or who you want to be, you.

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Still have time, although time is ticking, when you eventually decide on what you.

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Want to do make sure you make the most of it with that being said, let's work.

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Hard and finish strong because we're far away from the finish line, the big goals.

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Take more time to achieve graduation is just part of the process, so all of the.

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High school graduates out there remember that going halfway, never gets you.

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Anywhere you either go all the way or don't go at all. Thank you.

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Parents, cadet scholars, family and friends those watching from afar at this.

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Time, if you will please stand by the power invested in me by the state of.

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South carolina and the charleston county school district, under the leadership of.

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Dr. jeredy, post elite, I stand before you to verify that these students have.

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Satisfied all requirements, as listed by our state department of education in the.

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K through 12 educational program, I hereby certify that our graduating.

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Candidates have met the requirements and are to be awarded as such scholars. You.

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May now turn your tassels and take a bow, as you have accomplished, the first of.

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Many life's goals, congratulations to the graduates of the class of 2020.

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