Last week, McDade ISD released a video showing their unique graduation ceremony this year.
Due to COVID-19, they held a graduation ceremony for each of the graduating seniors one at a time in multiple rooms. First, they watch videos of the valedictorian and salutatorian and their senior video, then they walk the stage in the gymnasium.
The video, shared on McDade ISD’s Facebook page, included speeches from salutatorian Anthony Ricardez and valedictorian Raul Ramirez.
Ricardez spoke about the obstacles and struggles that he and his classmates have faced and overcome without giving up.
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