The Fifteenth Annual Commencement OF Coppin Academy High School No. 432 Coppin State University James Weldon Johnson Auditorium 2500 W. North Avenue - Baltimore, MD 21216 Tuesday, June Sixth Two Thousand Twenty-Three - at One O’Clock p.m. -
Coppin Academy High School Program Processional ………………………………..…………… “Pomp and Circumstance” Pledge of Allegiance …………………………..….… Kyra Richburg, Class President “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ……………...………..….……… Ms. Cameron Dashiell Graduates and Audience Welcome and Introductions………………………….. Dr. Aisha Almond, Principal Greetings ……………………………………………… Madeleine Monson-Rosen Teacher Professor, English Greetings from Coppin State University ….… Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks, Provost The Occasion …………………….…………… Mr. Damonté Halsey, Salutatorian Coppin State University President’s Message …. Dr. Anthony Jenkins, CSU President Introduction of Speaker …………………… Kalina Brockington, Class Vice President Commencement Address …………………………..……………… Mr. Rob Long Host of 105.7 and Orioles Broascaster Expression of Gratitude ……………………… Ms. Shania Matthews, Valedictorian Dance Performance ………………………………...………… Ms. Mykayla Lievers Recommendation of the Class of 2023 ………….…… Dr. Aisha Almond, Principal Presentation of the Class of 2023 …………………………… Ms. Angela D. Alvarez Executive Director–Office of New Initiatives Acceptance of the Class of 2023 ……… Commissioners Mr. Vernon A. Reid, Jr. and Mr. Kwamé Jamal Kenyatta-Bey Conferring of Diplomas ……………………… Ms. Esmé Bentil, Assistant Principal Introduction of Valedictorian …… Dr. Josephine Anene, Professional School Counselor Farewell Address ……………………………… Ms. Shania Mathews, Valedictorian Closing Remarks …………………………..………… Dr. Aisha Almond, Principal Recessional ……………………………………..………………… Special Selection “Lift Every Voice Lyrics” 2
Coppin Academy High School “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Lift every voice and sing ‘til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies’ Let it resound, loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith That the dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope That the present has brought us. facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on ‘til victory is won. The Cap and Gown Symbols of Learning Two of the main features of academic dress are the cap and gown. Their design has come to us from the great European universities of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The cap symbolizes freedom and scholarship. This symbol evolved from the ancient Roman tradition which permitted a freed slave the privilege of wearing a cap as an overt sign of his freedom. The gown has become symbolic to the democracy of scholarship because it completely covers the dress and rank of social standing. This costume represents the coming together of those who are interested in similar areas of learning. Coppin Academy High School Student Pledge As a member of the Coppin Academy High School family, I pledge to lead our school toward excellence. I will accept responsibilities for my actions and abide by school rules. I promise to be loyal to my school and to be respectful to my classmates, school officials, and others that I encounter. I am committed to my success and the success of my peers. With the support of Coppin Academy, I am confident that I will have a prosperous future. I am a Coppin Academy High School scholar. 3
Coppin Academy High School Class Officers - Class of 2022 Executive Board President of the Senior Class ………………….…………… Kyra Richburg Vice President ………………………………....……… Kalina Brockington Public Relations Officer …………………………..………. Shania Mathews Secretary …………………………………………….…… Ty’Aisha Wilson Sergeant-at-Arms ………………………………….………… Cortez Scott Class Valedictorian Shania Mathews Class Salutatorian Damonté Halsey Class Colors Black and Red Class Motto What would it be without the class of 2023? 4
Coppin Academy High School Awards and Scholarships Coppin to Coppin Scholarship awarded by Coppin Academy - $15,000 Makaya Barden Joshua Dixon Kamaur Douglass Anya Hall Khiya Williams Coppin State Presidential Awards - $240,000 Damonte Halsey Arynia Hemphill Shania Matthews Coppin State Fannie Jackson Awards - $152,000 Dayvon Russum Khiya Williams Awards - $89,524 Aaron Dickerson – Towson University (Top 10%, Competitive CBF Scholarship) Janiya Gray – Morgan State (Troy Quinn) Anya Hall – Coppin State (Merit) Taylor Hall – Xavier, LA (Merit) Jordan Janey – Bowie State (Merit) Kyra Richburg – University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Merit) Merit Award Anya Hall Damonté Halsey Shania Matthews Honor Graduates Top 10% Shania Matthews Damonté Halsey Arniya Hemphill Khiya Williams Aaron Dickerson Dayvon Russum Anya Hall 5
Coppin Academy High School Post Secondary Plans - Class of 2023 Some of the Colleges and Universities into which Coppin Academy Graduates have been accepted. Alleghany College Baltimore City Community College Bowie State University Bridgewater College Catholic University of America Claflin University Clarkson College Coppin State University Cosmetology Program Delaware State University Elizabeth City State University Elizabethtown College Elon University EMT Progress Fayetteville State University Fisk University Frostburg State Full Sail University Garrett Community College Goucher College Grambling State University Jackson State University Lincoln University Livingstone College Mary Baldwin University McDaniel College Mercyhurst University Morgan State University Norfolk State University North Carolina A&T North Carolina Central University 6 Notre Dame of Maryland Old Dominion University Point Park University Philander Smith College Randolph College Saint Augustine University Saint Mary’s College of Maryland Saint Peter’s University Saint Vincent College Shaw University Stevenson University Tennessee State University The Community College of Baltimore County Tougaloo College Towson State University University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Memphis University of Miami University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Pittsburgh Virginia State University Virginia Union University Voorhees College West Virginia State University Widener University Wilberforce University Winston Salem- State University Wiley College Xavier University of Louisiana
Coppin Academy High School Matriculation Data - Class of 2023 Number of students - 63 Number of College Acceptances - 217 Number of Merit Scholarships - 34 Number of Students with more than 75 service learning hours - 60 Total amount in scholarships, grants, and aid - $1,759,661 Cord Colors Gold Honors Cord: Top 10% Black Honors Cord: Principal’s Honor Roll Navy and Red Honors Cord: Scholar of the Week Red Honors Cord: Service Learning White Honors Cord: Citizenship Blue and White Honors Cord: Dual Enrollment Orange Honors Cord: Peer Group Connection Royal Blue and Gold Honors Cord: College Bound Light Blue Honors Cord: Work Based Learning Orange and White Honors Cord: Perfect Attendance Dual Enrollment 7 Sydney Bailey Makaya Barden Isaiah Bohanan-Bryant Kalina Brockington Jaiya Davis Damon Deloatch Aaron Dickerson Taylor Hall Anya Hall Damonté Halsey Arniya Hemphill Jordan Janey Deon Lewis Shania Matthews Jamar McCLeod Kyra Richburg Dayvon Russum Cortez Scott Destinee Smith Shamirra Staton Jordan Thompson Khiya Williams Ty’aisha Wilson Ma’Kiyah Womack Calaya Witherspoon
Coppin Academy High School Class of 2023 - Candidates for Graduation Sydney D. Bailey Makaya A. Barden Amira C. Baxter Brynae N. Benjamin Kai-Len A. Blake Isaiah S. Bohanan-Bryant Nakayla M. Bolden Kalina M. Brockington Shamiriah A. Brunson Aven Bryant Wayne S. Carter Jahmia A. Cherry Jaiya M. Davis Damon T. Deloatch Aaron D. Dickerson Maya A. Diggs Isaiah J. Dixon Joshua E. Dixon Shamar L. Dorsey Kamaur T. Douglass Paige V. Estus Alvin L. Flanigan Corrian M. Fleming Monyé A. Goodman Janiyah K. Gray T’Akaya A. Green Janiya S. Gregory Anya D. Hall Taylor A. Hall Damonté D. Halsey Lionel Harris Jr. Arnyia J. Hemphill 8
Coppin Academy High School Class of 2023 - Candidates for Graduation Kimora A. Hodge Ayniah A. Jackson Jordan N. Janey Wayne I. Jenkins Jajuan K. Johnson Keenian T. Knott Deon K. Lewis Deandre M. Manns Shania A. Matthews Jamar T. McCLeod Andre D. Mosby A’Nya T. Myers Tyrone S. Parker Z’Niya L. Payne Kyra E. Richburg Jayden N. Rivers Jamal D. Rogers Dayvon A. Russum Alexis R. Samuel Cortez D. Scott Destinee D. Smith Shamirra R. Staton Jordan I. Thompson C’Erra C. Tilmon Diego I. Webb Khiya Q. Williams Ty’aisha M. Wilson Calaya M. Witherspoon Kamiya R. Witherspoon Ma’Kiyah F. Womack Derrick E. Wright 9
Coppin Academy High School Administration Principal Dr. Aisha Almond Assistant Principals Ms. Esmé Bentil Administrator Dr. Mary Goren Lead Teachers Ms. Shonda Duncan Dr. Darryl Richards Dr. Dana Hammond Professional School Counselor Dr. Josephine Anene Senior Faculty College Readiness Advisors Dr. Josephine Anene, Professional School Counselor Ms. Linda Ullah, College Access Program Specialist Class Advisors Ms. Cameron Dashiell Dr. Madeleine Monson-Rosen Ms. Miriam Tobias Graduation Coordinator Ms. Cameron Dashiell Ms. Cameron Dashiell Ms. Marcia Grove Dr. Dana Hammond Dr. Madeleine Monson-Rosen Ms. Aimee Regala Dr. Darryl Richards Dr. Peter Ruhiri Ms. Mackenzie Schaum Mr. George Ms. Miriam Tobias Ms. Miguel-Rikki Vincent 10
Coppin Academy High School Special Thanks to Coppin State University Leadership Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, President Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks, Provost Mr. Derek Carter, Director of Athletics Dr. Dionne N. Curbeam, Interim Vice President Technology Mr. Stephen Danik, Vice President for Administration & Finance Ms. Stephanie Hall, Chief Government and Legislative Affairs Officer Mr. Joshua E. Humbert, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Stephan T. Moore, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Dr. Leontye L. Lewis, Dean, College of Arts & Science and Education Dr. Quinhon N. Scott, Charter School Program Manager Special Thanks to Faculty and Staff of Coppin Academy High School 11 Dr. Aisha Almond Dr. Josephine Anene Ms. Geselle Archie Ms. Esmé Bentil Mr. Sam Beverly Ms. Katura Brown Mr. Adam Chambers Ms. Cameron Dashiell Ms. Melody Davis Ms. Kayla Demeritte Ms. Ashley Dubois Ms. Shonda Duncan Mr. Devyn Epps Ms. Doretha Epps Mr. Akeem Gales Mr. Bienvenu Gbokede Dr. Mary Goren Ms. Madeleine Grewell Mr. Kevin Gross Ms. Marcia Grove Dr. Dana Hammond Mr. Ulysses Hardy Mr. Henry Holmes Mr. Steven Kessler Ms. Judith Langley Ms. Edweina Lindsey Mr. George Lovemore Mr. George Mburu Dr. Madeleine Monson-Rosen Ms. Akilah Muhammad Ms. Ebony Orr Mr. Khalil Ray Ms. Aimee Regala Dr. Darryl Richards Dr. Peter Ruhiri Ms. Kijana Savoy Ms. Mackenzie Schaum Mr. Michael Michael Ms. Lakisha Shears Ms. Barbara Shorter Ms. Geraldine Talley Ms. Miriam Tobias Ms. Linda Ullah Ms. Miguel-Rikki Vincent Mr. Eric Wheeler
Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Shanaysha Sauls, Board Chair David Stone, Vice-Chair Lisa Akchin Cheryl A. Casciani Marnell A. Cooper Robert heck Tina hike-hubbard Peter Kannam Student Commissioner Cody L. Dorsey Interim Chief Executive Officer Tisha S. edwards Mayor of Baltimore City Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley GReAT KIDS GReAT SChOOLS Baltimore City PuBLIC SCHOOLS Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Johnette Richardson, Board Chair Mr. Ronald S. McFadden, Board Vice Chair Dr. Durryle Brooks Mr. Andrew Coy Ms. Ashley Esposito Ms. Ateira Griffin Ms. Michelle Harris Bondima Mr. Kwamé Jamal Kenyatta-Bey Mr. Vernon A. Reid Jr. Ms. Shantell L. Roberts Mr. Robert Salley Ms. Khalilah Slater Harrington Student Commissioner Mr. Quinn Katz-Zogb Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises Mayor of Baltimore City Brandon Scott Governor of Maryland Wes Moore