- Utica Alternative Learning Center
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UALC, Adult Education Class of 2024: Be yourself
Among the many lessons learned in high school, personal responsibility is near the top of the list for Adult Education and Alternative Learning Center students.
“I learned that the way that your life plays out is solely based on the actions that you take and the opportunities or challenges that you might face,” commencement speaker Jayson Ballard said. “I realized you can’t let someone push you into a field you don't want to be in, and don't surround yourself with people that can jeopardize the future you have planned. Be yourself and don't let anyone try to change that.”
The members of the Class of 2024 received their diplomas at a ceremony Saturday at the O’Rena at Oakland University.
UALC Administrator Mark McLoughlin offered three pieces of advice to graduates: Believe in your own potential; Act with passion and determination; Remember along your journey to give back.
“Each of you has overcome various challenges and obstacles to reach this special point today in your life,” McLoughlin said. “Though many, maybe even yourself may have doubted you would reach this point, you are to be commended for this achievement.”
Superintendent Robert Monroe reminded graduates with the many titles they carry – son or daughter, sibling, Falcon – they now add a new one.
“Today, you will become a Utica Community Schools graduate. It is a title that I invite you to wear with pride,” he said.
Board of Education President Dr. Mary Thomas said graduates will continue to have the benefit of their community and parents as they navigate the road forward.
“In life, lean into your parents, guardians, family, and friends when you find yourself lost or in unfamiliar territory,” she said. “In partnership with you, they will look at your available routes to guide you to the path that makes the most sense in that instance.”
Congratulations ALC/Adult Education graduates
Alternative Learning Center
Adams, Jordan Charles
Al Waeli, Mustafa Riyadh Taha
Alexander-Kopich, Cameren Aiden
Alkasmikha, Giovanni Bashar
Ansari, Ashar Tahir
Babona, Fadi Waleed
Baker, Abigail Ryanne 1
Ballard, Jayson Derek 2
Bean, James Andrew 2
Belli, Gina Marie
Berg, Michael James
Bolton, BryAzjah Imari-Renae 1
Borgers, Hunter Ray
Bouslah, Feras
Bowen, Alana Leeann
Brinkman, Marissa Kay
Briscoe, Brent Jarrod-Patillo
Brisson, Alexis Ann
Brown, Joseph Louis
Brunson, Carmelo James
Caballero, Martin James
Calabro, Dominic James
Carro, Nicole Rose
Childers, Jordan Jeffrey
Connolly, Camille Elise 1, 2
Cox, Peyton Rochelle
Creaney, Corbin Jackson 1
Dornton, Cooper Vladimir
Esho, Manweel Qays
Farooq, Andrew Roni
Farver, Kyle Lee
Felker, Kamryn C
Ferguson, Ryan Christopher
Fritz, Adam Cole
Grujoski, Marko
Guerrero, Alexandra Marie 5
Gutta, Nithin 1
Hadi, Mary Nabeel
Hajrizaj, Amra
Hawkins, Nathan Wesley
Hicks, Heaven Moon
Hill, Kayla Marie
Holland, Damarion DeShay
Jefferson, Anthony Michael
Joseph, Imani Yhfatou Yazmeen
Kina, Revan Nael
Kiryakos, Giovanni Korial
Kronenberg, Braeden Mitchell
Kulwicki, Zachary Michael
Lawrence, Cecilia Jo
Long, Devin Phommaniraj
MacLachlan, Kenneth Nelson
Mansour, Lanita Sirwan
Mardis, Danielle Jaimie
Mayo, Javeonn Jalonte’
McMaster, Darria Janiae
Mhoder, Ghson Saad 1, 2
Miller, Emily Grace
Millmine, Angelina Rose
Miloian, Alex Vance
Najor, Anthony Ramzi
Newman, Neil William
Nikollaj, Patrick
Olter, Shayla Deanne 1
Oraha, Dimah Saeb
Oraha, Joseph Faris 1
Parry, Tristan Adam
Press, Tashara Vanessa 1
Pretzer, Abigail Cecile 1
Qureshi, Eeman Iqbal
Raheem, Samir Saher
Rivera, Ashley Cecilia 5
Robb, Jack Gerald
Rojas, Isabel Aurora 5
Rowe, Nicholas Raymond
Sardo, Desiree Star 1
Selliman, Breana Rae
Shabilla, Jake Joshua
Shine, Kiara Jayna
Siira, Isaiah Thomas
Simpson, Akeem Michael
Sinishtaj, Tom Leon
Snyder, Olivia Leigh 1
Sonia, Joseph Thomas
Stokes, Cassidy Marie
Taki, Jayden Sami
Tate, Jayvyn Khalil
Thompson, Julius Christopher
Tirpack, Hayden Hughes
Travnik, Annabelle Lynn
Turner, Nathen Cody
Wakefield, Da’Vion Kelvon
Welch, Adrianna Lilly 1
Yalda, Lameeta Johnny 1
Yousif, Wisam Bassam
Zelenak, Grace Maria
Ziskie, Nathan James 1
Adult Education
An, Hyunju 3
Bakhit, Ahmed
Chilcutt, Breyonna Nicole
Danz, Cipriano Raymond
Langlois, Eric Michael
Lipovic, Dulaga
Meister, Jessica Anderson
Naamo, Raymond 3
Posadas Flores, Maria Guadalupe
Ramirez Lopez, Maria Magdalena 3
Rogers, Troy Houston
Ward, Lauren Noelle
Williams, Demi Alexis
Zebari, Sally Yousif
1 – Honor Cords
(3.3 or higher GPA)
2 – Dual Enrollment
3 – Seal of Global Language
4 – National Adult Education Honor Society
5 – Green Club