GALLERY — Memorial celebrates Class of 2021 graduation
Published 9:12 pm Friday, May 28, 2021
A’nia Allen, Shaylynn Allen, Roger Erazo, Christian Alvarez-Espinoza, Demeria Anderson and Elton Anderson (Mary Meaux/The News)
Laia Roy, seated, and her father Paul Roy (Mary Meaux/The News)
Justice Bell
Seana Belshe and Saniah Bethea (Mary Meaux/The News)
Angela Bennett and Jesus Bennett (Mary Meaux/The News)
Alesha Blade and Saniah Betha (Mary Meaux/The News)
L’Oreal Bibbs and Jayla Billingsley (Mary Meaux/The News)
Evan Dominic in procession toward graduation commencement in 2021 for Memorial. (Mary Meaux/The News)
Ja’Niyah Johnson, center (Mary Meaux/The News)
An umbrella shields valedictorian Nam Luu from the heat during the commencement ceremony. (Mary Meaux/The News)
Kyeria Adams, Yareli Aguilar, Luendy Alanis, Yoshande Alexander and Danyel Alexis (Mary Meaux/The News)
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Memorial High School stadium was the site of the class of 2021 commencement ceremony where 400 students earned their diplomas Friday evening.
The ceremony featured recognition of Wilson Early College graduates as well as Memorial High School graduates.
Port Arthur Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie addressed the crowd of students seated on the field by recalling how, during their junior year, everything changed due to the pandemic.
Students had to quickly pivot their way of learning, and they did. Because of this, they are stronger individuals with a sense of overcoming adversity.
This year’s valedictorian and salutatorian are Nam Luu and Mia Wells.
