For Immediate Release 5/18/06
The Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) graduating Class of 2006 will get their diplomas on May 30 at Tom Landry Stadium. The commencement ceremony will officially begin at 7:30 p.m. The senior will take to the field with the traditional "Pomp and Circumstance."
The presentation of colors will be done by the VMHS JROTC. Samantha Jean Salinas will lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem will be performed by Rebecca De Alejandro, Nina Rodriguez and Romie De Alejandro. Andrea Leianna Gonzalez will provide an invocation.
Jasmine Esmaeili will welcome everyone on behalf of the senior class.
The salutatory address will be done by Sally Ann Hart. The valedictory address will be provided by Hajera Nina Elena Blagg.
Principal Joe D. Reyes will certify the graduates. The presentation of the class will be handled by Oscar Rodriguez, Jr., superintendent.
Diplomas will be awarded by the Board of Trustees.
The VMHS Senior Choir Girls will perform a special song, Bless the Broken Road.
Closing remarks will be offered by Gabriel Isaac Garza.
The commencement ceremony will close with a benediction by Daniel James Crook. The graduates will then depart to "War March of the Priest."