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By A. Dawson Jr.

On June 12, 2010 at 6 p.m. a triumphant event will take place. Tynesha George said, “It’s exciting and I can’t wait. Mmm!!!” Tanji Potter said, “It’s a once in a lifetime experience.” Da’Vache Stuckey said, “I’m ecstatic; it’s the beginning of a new life. Mmm!!!” Philip Thomas said, “I believe it is going to be a wonderful and memorable experience.” This event, known as graduation, is the one all students and parents dream about when a child starts school.

Senior exams were held on Thursday May 27^th and Friday May 28^th. These were the last tests the seniors are going to take in high school, and or many of them these exams will determine whether or not they are going to graduate.

On Saturday May 29^th seniors held their prom at 7:30 p.m. at Sugar Bay Hotel.

Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday June 6^th in the Memorial Moravian Church on Norre Gade at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited.

On Tuesday June 8^th we’ll be having Roll Call, where the counselor reads the names of graduates. This day will be joyful for some and full of sorrow for others.

Honors Night will be held in the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Gymnasium on Tuesday June 8^th at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the general public. Graduation requirements are 26 credits, a 70.0 GPA, 100 community service hours, and a $135 senior fee. Anyone who does not fulfill these requirements simply will not be graduating. As of the third week of May, 60 students had not completed their community service hours.

Approximately 200 seniors will be graduating this year. The graduating class this year will be bigger than last year’s by about 40 people. The graduates will be dressed in gold caps and gowns with Kente cloth stoles. Those who graduate with honors will be wearing maroon caps and gowns. The guest speaker will be Tonya Hermon PhD, class of 1995.

After graduation, most students said they were going to Jumbies to listen to Daddy Jones & Crew featuring Pumpa.

Statistics have shown that 75% of Kean students go to college, 15% go to work, 8% join the military, and 2% attend a two-year college, according to Rhona Pinney-Simon the senior counselor.

Editorial note: We are encouraging all the parents and guardians to come out and support these young adults for completing their seemingly everlasting journey to receive an education.