Junior Achievement Celebrates Graduation Stole Ceremony for Seniors at Lake Worth Community High School

Author: Denise Sawyer
Financial Literacy
Published: Monday, 29 Apr 2024

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Image caption: Huge congrats to all students for their hard work and dedication, and a special shoutout to our valedictorian, Manuel Juan Jose.

(LAKE WORTH, Fla.) — Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast hosted a heartwarming graduation stole ceremony for seniors at Lake Worth Community High School on Monday, April 29. This ceremony marked a significant milestone for the students who participated in the 3DE by JA Program, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young minds for future success.

Katelyn Bates, the Director of Program & Volunteer Operations for Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the program a success. During the event, Bates highlighted the dedication of the educators, whose unwavering commitment played a pivotal role in nurturing the students' growth throughout their high school journey.

"While JA has made it possible for the students to participate in the program, the success of it boils down to how much effort each student puts in by choosing it every day, and even more so to the teachers and administrators who choose to go the extra mile," Bates remarked.

Huge congrats to all students for their hard work and dedication, and a special shoutout to our valedictorian, Manuel Juan Jose.

Image caption: Congratulations to Henry Reyes-Perez and Maria Tomas Andres, two exemplary students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their personal and academic growth throughout their 3DE journey.

In recognition of their dedication and hard work, Junior Achievement announced the recipients of the prestigious 3DE by JA Scholarships, generously presented by the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation. These scholarships aim to provide further opportunities for students as they navigate their future endeavors.

Congratulations to Henry Reyes-Perez and Maria Tomas Andres, two exemplary students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their personal and academic growth throughout their 3DE journey.

Image caption: Elena Villani, principal of Lake Worth Community High School, attended the event, adding significance to the occasion.

Elena Villani, principal of Lake Worth Community High School, attended the event, adding significance to the occasion. Villani's presence underscored the importance of the ceremony, demonstrating support for graduating seniors.

The ceremony was a testament to the perseverance and resilience displayed by the graduating seniors, especially amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bates commended the students for their remarkable progress over the past four years and offered words of encouragement as they embark on their post-secondary journey.

"High school was hard enough, but you all had to manage while being faced with such adversity in COVID. If that taught us anything, I hope you gleaned that life is more about progress than perfection," Bates shared. "I know that you all will continue to progress because I am now convinced that you can do anything if you put in the effort."

Image caption: Junior Achievement extends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduating seniors and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors.

The graduation stole ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the profound impact of mentorship, dedication, and perseverance in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.

Junior Achievement, alongside Lake Worth Community High School, remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing the potential of every student and empowering them to achieve their dreams.

As the graduates embark on their next chapter, armed with a toolbox of skills and knowledge acquired through the 3DE program, the future holds boundless possibilities. Junior Achievement extends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduating seniors and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors.