Charles County GRADUATION · 2018. 5. 18. · CHARLES COUNTY graduation | 7 HENRY E. LACKEY 3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head, MD 20640 301-743-5431 FRIDAY, JUNE 1 • 2 p.m. GRADUATION

Charles CountyGRADUATION2018

Henry E. Lackey • La PlataMaurice J. McDonough • North Point

St. Charles • Thomas Stone • Westlake

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CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2018High school graduations set for May 31-June 2 in Charles County

On behalf of the entire Charles County Public Schools community, congratulations.

As a high school graduate you have met rigorous academic challenges and have demonstrated success in the three focus areas for Charles County Public Schools: academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. Teaching and learning are our highest priorities, and our goal has been to provide you with the skills you need to accomplish whatever goals you set for yourself. To succeed in life, you need to continue to learn. Whether you enter college, start a career or join the military, lifelong learning will be a key factor in your success.

Many of the relationships you have created during your school years will remain with you for a lifetime. We hope you will look back upon the time you’ve spent in school with a smile, and you will take away memories, experiences and skills that will help you meet the challenges you will face in the future.

Remember the significance of the people who have supported you throughout the past 13 years; your family, your teachers, your counselors and your friends. They have guided you to a place where you are ready to step into your future. You each have a future of endless possibilities, a future with all of the doors open, an opportunity to make your mark on the world. Focus on the good things you have to offer, and use all that you have learned to make a difference in the lives of others.

I know that I speak for the entire Board of Education when I say congratulations for a job well done. We look forward to hearing about your achievements as you begin the next part of your life.

Thank you for all you have contributed to our school community. I’m very proud of you.

Best wishes, Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CHARLES COUNTY

Barbara S. Palko, Chairman

Jennifer S. Abell, Vice Chairman Mark CrawfordVictoria T. KellyMichael Lukas

Margaret T. MarshallVirginia R. McGraw

Drew Carter, Student Member

MISSION The mission of Charles County Public Schools is to provide an opportu-nity for all school-aged children to receive an academically challeng-ing, quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares for life, in an en-vironment that is safe and conducive to learning.

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EVENT SPECFICS BY INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL

HENRY E. LACKEY LA PLATA MAURICE J.

MCDONOUGHNORTH POINT

ST. CHARLES THOMAS STONE

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Dr. Kimberly HillSuperintendent of Schools



LIVE FROM CHARLES COUNTY Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is filming and streaming graduations live on its website at www. ccboe.com. During commencement, the ceremony will air live and the video will remain online following the ceremony.

CERTAIN ITEMS NOT ALLOWEDFood and drinks (including water), strollers, balloons, air horns, beach balls and other similar items are not permitted in the Convocation Center.

SPECIAL SEATINGSeating is first-come, first-served. However, there are reserved seats for those needing an interpreter or with disabilities. CCPS provides American Sign Language interpreting at all graduations. Please contact your child’s school to make special arrangements.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOThe school system has arranged for professional pho-tographs to be taken of each graduate as they receive their diploma cover. Lifetouch, the official photogra-pher for the high school yearbooks and class photos, will post photos online at events.lifetouch.com one week after the ceremony. Graduates also receive a complimentary proof in the mail.

Local media company, dbF, is videotaping each gradu-ation and will have DVDs for sale.

CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE Please turn off or silence your cell phones before entering the Convocation Center. Our graduates deserve your undivided attention during this momen-tous ceremony.

SILENT ROLL CALLStudents and school administrators would like a Silent Roll Call as graduates receive their diplomas. A Silent Roll Call honors all students and allows for each graduate’s name to be heard clearly and without the distraction of noise while names are being announced.

AFTER THE CEREMONYAt the close of the ceremony, guests should remain at their seats until the faculty and all graduates have recessed. Meet your graduate in the stadium where they pick up their diploma.

GRADUATION SCHEDULE

MAY 31• North Point, 7 p.m.

June 1 • Westlake, 9 a.m.• Lackey, 2 p.m.• McDonough, 7 p.m.

June 2 • St. Charles, 9 a.m.• Thomas Stone, 2 p.m.• La Plata, 7 p.m.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Parking lots and doors open two hours prior to each graduation.

Guests arriving prior to the opening of parking lots will be directed to overflow lots.

Parking lots close 30 minutes after the end of each ceremony.

For additional information about Graduation 2018, visit the Charles County Public Schools website at

www.ccboe.com/graduation

Congratulations Charles County Public Schools Class of 2018



HENRY E. LACKEY 3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head, MD 20640 301-743-5431FRIDAY, JUNE 1 • 2 p.m. GRADUATION EXERCISE• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at noon for Henry E. Lackey High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to noon to the overflow parking lots, which are further away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Cen-ter at 1:45 p.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 1:45 p.m. are not guaranteed access to the Convocation Center and may be directed to auxiliary seating areas. Lackey’s commencement begins promptly at 2 p.m.

Parents should meet graduates in the stadium fol-lowing graduation. All graduates and guests must exit 30 minutes after commencement allowing families arriving for the next ceremony to enter.

• GUEST SEATINGThere is no pre-assigned seating for guests. Seat-ing is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a

reserved area for people with disabilities and the school system provides American Sign Language interpreters at all graduations. Please notify Lack-ey administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommodations.

• TICKETSAll guests, including babies, must have a ticket to be admitted to graduation.

• LACKEY LIVE!Lackey’s commencement ceremony will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools web-site, www.ccboe.com. Following the ceremony, you can find Lackey’s graduation video in Special Programs at CCPSTV.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song: “See You Again,” — Wiz Khalifa and Charlie PuthClass flower: Blue delphiniums Class motto: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Graduation will be held at the Convocation Center at North Point High School,

2500 Davis Road, Waldorf

PRINCIPAL: Kathy Perriello

SENIOR CLASS SPONSOR: Tony Mast

SENIOR CLASS ADMINISTRATOR:

Jason Mackey

CLASS COUNSELOR: Alexandria Dean

PROJECTED GRADUATING CLASS:

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LA PLATA 6035 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646 301-934-1100SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • 7 p.m. GRADUATION EXERCISE

• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at 5 p.m. for La Plata High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to 5 p.m. to the over-flow parking lots, which are further away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Center at 6:45 p.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 6:45 p.m. are not guaranteed access to the Con-vocation Center and may be directed to auxil-iary seating areas. La Plata’s commencement begins promptly at 7 p.m.


• GUEST SEATING There is no pre-assigned seating for guests.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a reserved area for people with disabilities and the school system provides American Sign Lan-guage interpreters at all graduations. Please notify La Plata administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommodations.

• TICKETS All guests, including babies, must have a ticket to be admitted to graduation.

• LA PLATA LIVE! La Plata’s commencement ceremony will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools website, www.ccboe.com. Follow-ing the ceremony, you can find La Plata’s graduation video at www.ccboe.com.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song : “Forever Young,” by Youth GroupClass flower : Bird of ParadiseClass motto: “Good vibes only.” — Unknown



PRINCIPAL: Douglass Dolan

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS:William Boehm and

Jessica Cook


Victor DiBella

CLASS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Eileen Sisolak


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MAURICE J. McDONOUGH 7165 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret, MD 20646 301-934-2944FRIDAY, JUNE 1 • 7 p.m. GRADUATION EXERCISE

• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at 5 p.m. for Maurice J. McDonough High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to 5 p.m. to the overflow parking lots, which are fur-ther away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Center at 6:45 p.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 6:45 p.m. are not guaranteed access to the Con-vocation Center and may be directed to auxilia-ry seating areas. McDonough’s commencement begins promptly at 7 p.m.

Parents should meet graduates in the stadium fol-lowing graduation. All graduates and guests must exit 30 minutes after commencement.

• GUEST SEATINGThere is no pre-assigned seating for guests. Seat-ing is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a reserved area for people with disabilities and

the school system provides American Sign Lan-guage interpreters at all graduations. Please notify McDonough administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommodations.


• McDONOUGH LIVE!McDonough’s commencement ceremony will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools website, www.ccboe.com. Following the ceremo-ny, you can find McDonough’s graduation video in Special Programs at CCPSTV.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song: “See You Again,” Wiz Khalifa and Charlie PuthClass flower: Black roseClass motto: “Just yesterday we were learning to fly. Now it’s time to spread our wings and fly away.” — Unknown



PRINCIPAL: Steven Roberts

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS: Annemarie Simpson

and Karen Rowledge


Carmencita Bell

SENIOR CLASS COUNSELORS:

Thomas Caravela, Nancy Franklin, Michelle Gilliam

and William Marchione


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NORTH POINT2500 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603 301-753-1759THURSDAY, MAY 31 • 7 P.M. GRADUATION EXERCISE

• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at 5 p.m. for North Point High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to 5 p.m. to the overflow parking lots, which are further away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Cen-ter at 6:45 p.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 6:45 p.m. are not guaranteed access to the Convocation Center and may be directed to auxiliary seating areas. North Point’s commencement begins promptly at 7 p.m.


• GUEST SEATINGThere is no pre-assigned seating for guests. Seat-ing is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a reserved area for people with disabilities and the

school system provides American Sign Language interpreters at all graduations. Please notify North Point administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommodations.


• NORTH POINT LIVE!North Point’s commencement ceremony will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools website, www.ccboe.com. Following the ceremo-ny, you can find North Point’s graduation video in Special Programs at CCPSTV.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song: “It’s so hard to say goodbye to yester-day,” by Boyz II Men Class flower: Sunflower Class motto: “Graduation is not the end; it is only the beginning. This is the beginning of anything you want.” — Sen. Orrin Hatch



PRINCIPAL: Daniel Kaple

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS: Wilbur Leonard


Michael Larson


Felecia Johnson, Linda Woehlke, Lashon Jenkins, Yewande Wynn, Merwin

Singh and Erica Southworth


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ST. CHARLES 5305 PINEY CHURCH ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20602 301-753-2090SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • 9 A.M. GRADUATION EXERCISE

• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at 7 a.m. for St. Charles High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to 7 a.m. to the overflow parking lots, which are further away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Cen-ter at 8:45 a.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 8:45 a.m. are not guaranteed access to the Convocation Center and may be directed to auxiliary seating areas. Commencement at St. Charles begins promptly at 9 a.m.


• GUEST SEATINGThere is no pre-assigned seating for guests. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

There is a reserved area for people with dis-abilities and the school system provides Amer-ican Sign Language interpreters at all gradua-tions. Please notify St. Charles administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommodations.


• ST. CHARLES LIVE!St. Charles High School’s commencement cere-mony will stream live on the Charles County Pub-lic Schools website, www.ccboe.com. Following the ceremony, you can find the St. Charles gradu-ation video in Special Programs at CCPSTV.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song: “Moment 4 life,” by Nicki MinajClass flower: Gladiola Class motto: “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou



PRINCIPAL: Richard Conley

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS: Andrea Young and Lashaunda Holley


Wualanda Thenstead


Jacqueline Cheaves, Megan Chappelle, Justin Ryan and Seaton Fisher


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THOMAS STONE 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-2601 20646 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • 2 p.m. GRADUATION EXERCISE• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at noon for Thomas Stone High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to noon to the overflow parking lots, which are further away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Cen-ter at 1:45 p.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 1:45 p.m. are not guaranteed access to the Convocation Center and may be directed to auxiliary seating areas. Thomas Stone’s commencement begins promptly at 2 p.m.


• GUEST SEATINGThere is no pre-assigned seating for guests. Seat-ing is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a reserved area for people with disabilities and

the school system provides American Sign Lan-guage interpreters at all graduations. Please notify Thomas Stone administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommoda-tions.


• THOMAS STONE LIVE!Thomas Stone’s commencement ceremony will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools website, www.ccboe.com. Following the ceremo-ny, you can find Thomas Stone’s graduation video in Special Programs at CCPSTV.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song: “Thank you,” by KehlaniClass flower : Sunflower Class motto: “I am ready to face any challenge that might be foolish enough to face me.” — Dwight Schrute, The Office

Graduation will be held at the Convocation Center at North

Point High School, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf

PRINCIPAL: Michael Charlton

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS: Will Lewis, Chamice Frazier

and Lindsey Jones


Shanif Pearl

SENIOR CLASS COUNSELOR: Hope Ransom


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WESTLAKE 3300 MIDDLETOWN ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20603 301-645-8857FRIDAY, JUNE 1 • 9 a.m. GRADUATION EXERCISE• ARRIVAL/END TIMESThe Convocation Center and parking lots open at 7 a.m. for Westlake High School guests. Police will direct anyone arriving prior to 7 a.m. to the overflow parking lots, which are further away from the school.

Staff will close the doors to the Convocation Center at 8:45 a.m. No guests will be seated during the processional. Guests arriving after 8:45 a.m. are not guaranteed access to the Convocation Center and may be directed to auxiliary seating areas. West-lake’s commencement begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Parents should meet graduates in the stadium fol-lowing graduation. All graduates and guests must exit 30 minutes after commencement allowing families arriving for the next ceremony to enter..

• GUEST SEATINGThere is no pre-assigned seating for guests. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a reserved area for people with disabilities and the school system provides American Sign Language

interpreters at all graduations. Please notify West-lake administrators in advance if you or one of your guests needs special accommodations.


• WESTLAKE LIVE! Westlake’s commencement ceremony will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools website, www.ccboe.com. Following the ceremony, you can find Westlake’s graduation video in Special Programs at CCPSTV.

THE CLASS OF 2018Class song: “Rise up,” by Andra DayClass flower: Orange tiger lily Class motto: “I’m satisfied and proud of the things I did — even the bumps and bruises that I’ve had on the way. You fall down, you get up, you brush yourself off and you keep going. And that’s what we’re doing.” — Gucci Mane



PRINCIPAL: Michael Meiser

SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS: Matthew Panzarella and Kayla Marshall


Philip Jones

SENIOR CLASS COUNSELOR:

Amy James


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Charles County GRADUATION · 2018. 5. 18. · CHARLES COUNTY graduation | 7 HENRY E. LACKEY 3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head, MD 20640 301-743-5431 FRIDAY, JUNE 1 • 2 p.m. GRADUATION