The Prairie View Thunderhawks left the nest to spread their wings, celebrating graduation for 385 May 21 at the CU Events Center.
Principal Steve Shelton delivered an encouraging speech, stating that accountability will elevate everyone to match what you’re doing.
He urged them to lead at every opportunity, saying they are strong, smart and have already accomplished some difficult things.
Leadership is rare in this day and age, Shelton said.
“The world is waiting for people to stand up and lead, Shelton said. “Steve Jobs said that innovation distinguishes a leader from a follower. That doesn’t mean you have to invent or create something, but be an innovator with your thoughts, actions, and leave.”
Finally, Shelton referred to his favorite TV show, Ted Lasso.
“The final thing you’d like to hear from me as your principal, and hopefully my biggest gift to you, is to be curious and not judgmental,” Shelton said. “Approach the world from a place where you have had great experiences, but you don’t have all the answers.
“Share those experiences with those you choose to surround yourself with, acknowledge their experiences, and add them to your own.”
He said the graduates would always find a home at Prairie View.
“You will always have a special place in my heart because of the relationships we built these last couple of years and as a class that truly cared about each other and built each other up instead of tearing each other down,” Shelton said. “I will always remember you most for that outstanding example and the example that you set for the other young people in our community, our student leadership team worked hard to give you an amazing senior year.”
The graduates enter the stadium with family and friends cheering. Credit: Belen Ward The students celebrate with excitement as they receive their diplomas. Credit: Belen Ward Selected arrangement of the Mixed Choir by John Stanford Smith performing the Star-Spangled Banner. Credit: Belen Ward The Prairie View High School Symphonic Band performs “Celebration” under the direction of Tyler Vasquez and Brook Hoffman. Credit: Belen Ward Vanessa Garcia, Valedictorian, delivering a speech to her classmates. Credit: Belen Ward The Presentation of the Colors, Prairie View Navy JROTC. Credit: Belen Ward
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