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DOE Plans Virtual Graduations for Public School High Schools May 26-29

Amira Claxton – Valedictorian, St. Croix Central High School

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (DOE) will present inaugural virtual graduation ceremonies May 26-29 for its four public high schools. The prerecorded ceremonies will stream on DOE’s Facebook page at 3 p.m. daily and broadcast on Viya Channels 26 and 27.

May 26 – St. Croix Central High School

May 27 – St. Croix Educational Complex High School

May 28 – Ivanna Eudora Kean High School

May 29 – Charlotte Amalie High School

Djamel Boucenna – Valedictorian, St. Croix Educational Complex High School

The 3 p.m. ceremonies will feature video messages from the top students at each high school, prominent Virgin Islanders and inspiring guest speakers. Schools will also present musical selections and other special highlights.

Pre- and post-graduation activities are also planned online each day. At 1:30 p.m. on the DOE’s Facebook page, a Pre-Graduation Zoom Meet Up will be held for the public to interact live with members of the Class of 2020.

Breanna Elie – Valedictorian, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School

At 7 p.m. nightly, virtual graduation parties will be streamed live on DOE’s Facebook page, featuring top Virgin Islands artists, including Pressure, Rock City and DJ Benny D, Big Band, DJ Avalanche, Shaw HP The Band and more.

Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin said the activities are designed to offer graduates and their families a safe but well-rounded graduation experience in the age of COVID-19.

“I’d like to first congratulate the members of the Class of 2020 on a job well done. Our virtual graduations are a three-part online experience for students, their families and the community as the department endeavors to do its part in minimizing the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” she said.

Mila Carty – Valedictorian, Charlotte Amalie High School

“Graduation committee members have worked tirelessly to capture many elements of an in-person graduation and blend those with special features that can only take place online. There will be many exciting surprises for our graduates. We encourage everyone to tune in and celebrate the Class of 2020.”

For more information, visit www.vide.vi or https://www.facebook.com/USVI.VIDE/.

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