For seniors of Prince George’s County, MD who were bummed at the thought of not having an official in-person graduation ceremony for 2020 due to the global health crisis (COVID-19), they were just gifted a great surprise.
According to PGCPS, the county will now hold an all-star eGraduation Celebration featuring the DMV’s own Taraji P. Henson. The news came via an official email from PG County Public School’s Chief Executive Officer on Friday (May 8):
Dear Prince George’s County Public Schools Community,
I receive emails daily about ways to provide our high school seniors with a celebration worthy of their accomplishments during these unprecedented times. Today, I am excited to announce a system-wide virtual graduation celebration in their honor, featuring Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson as the commencement speaker!
The eGraduation Celebration will pay tribute to our estimated 8,000 seniors at 31 traditional, public charter and alternative high schools. Ms. Henson is a 1988 Oxon Hill High School graduate. Other prominent alums are on board for the celebration including R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, a PGCPS Alumni Hall of Fame inductee; radio host/comedian Joe Clair; NFL cornerback Joe Haden and local news anchor Taylor Thomas. More surprises are in store when it airs Saturday, May 30 on WJLA 24/7 News (Comcast 808, FiOS 508, DirecTV/Dish 8) and Sunday, May 31 on ABC7.
I know this is not the same as walking across the stage on graduation day. I am working with the Board of Education to give our students that moment once these restrictions are lifted. Until then, I want them to feel our PGCPS pride in their accomplishments, the unstoppable Class of 2020.
Sincerely,
Monica Goldson, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Check out the announcement below.
Taraji recently shared a throwback from the 90’s living in the DMV.
