[0:10] Hello and welcome to the 2025 191 [0:13] Virtual Academy graduation celebration. [0:16] I'm Kelly Ron, principal of 191 Virtual [0:18] Academy Middle and High Schools in [0:20] School District 191, and I'm so proud to [0:23] be able to celebrate this graduating [0:25] class for our virtual school. Today [0:27] marks a remarkable milestone as we [0:29] celebrate your hard work, resilience, [0:31] and achievements through this unique [0:32] virtual journey. Though we may be apart [0:35] and distance, we are united in pride and [0:37] excitement for the bright futures each [0:39] of you will create. Virtual Academy was [0:42] originally created in response to the [0:43] pandemic as a way to ensure students who [0:46] chose to continue learning at a distance [0:47] could do so. but it's grown into what it [0:50] is today, a standalone option for both [0:52] full-time and part-time students because [0:54] of our students like this year's [0:56] graduating class who thrive in a [0:57] flexible, independent learning [0:59] environment. I'm proud that District 191 [1:02] can offer this option, but I'm most [1:04] proud of all of you for taking control [1:05] of your education and finding the best [1:07] fit for you. Before we move on to [1:09] announcing the graduates, I want to take [1:11] a moment to thank our 191 Virtual [1:13] Academy High School faculty and staff [1:15] who have made all of this possible. We [1:17] are fortunate to have so many dedicated, [1:19] talented teachers and support staff who [1:21] know the value that our virtual school [1:23] can provide to students when done right. [1:25] Without their expertise and their [1:27] willingness to take risks to build [1:28] something new and continually improve [1:30] it, we couldn't have gotten to where we [1:32] are today. I also want to thank district [1:35] leadership and our board of education [1:36] who have seen the benefits of our [1:38] virtual school for our students and [1:40] supported the creation and continuation [1:42] of virtual academy. [1:44] Without further ado, here are the [1:46] members of the 191 virtual academy class [1:50] of 2025. [1:52] Ilas Bashir [1:54] Abdi, Lukeman Jabril [1:58] Abdi, Muhammad Abdulahi [2:03] Abdi, Abdullahi Hakeim [2:07] Abdashid, Guled Ahmed Abdi [2:11] Rasik, Omar Aiden [2:15] Abdulahi, Dalha Omar [2:18] Abukar, Ahmed Nur Adam, [2:23] Amir Muhammad [2:25] Adam, [2:27] Maximilliano Adulo [2:30] Alvarez, Danessi Yohari Aguilar [2:35] Maha, Garrett Michael [2:39] Aern, Alist Hassan [2:42] Ali, Ysef Muhammad [2:46] Ali, Logan Heath [2:50] Blowbomb, Daniela [2:52] Bonia [2:53] Sanchez, Sky Kiaba Brown [2:57] Salgado, Lyric Rose, [3:01] Bersat Liam Gabriel [3:06] Connors, Danny James [3:09] Dawhong, Muhammad Abdul Karim [3:13] Dual, Carol Allison Giagua [3:18] Yara, Abdi Ladif Muhammad [3:22] Hassan, Thomas Michael Hicks, Somaya Len [3:29] Hunter, Elena Marie [3:33] Hyde, Kyundra Christine Roal [3:37] Herby, Mia Hope [3:41] Johnson, Khalil Samuel [3:45] Jones, Thomas Joseph [3:48] Juban, Alicia Marie [3:53] Larson, Aiden James [3:57] Loline, Esmeralda [4:01] Laredo, Isabelle Mela [4:05] Martins, Johnny [4:08] Melendez, Andrew David [4:12] Mills, Lebanon Hassan [4:16] Muhammad, Abdaziz Nerdin Muhammad, [4:21] Khaled Jama [4:24] Muhammad Carlos Ortega [4:28] Medell Jabriel Fuas [4:32] Osman Shukri Tahare [4:36] Osman Abdul Raman Amin Parker Yenia [4:41] Ramirez [4:44] Garcia JL Allison [4:47] Redden Lana Anya Riy [4:52] Rener, Aarana Brenda [4:55] Rooker, Tristan David [4:59] Renan, Yahir Isaac Sanchez, [5:03] Ruiz, Eva Zola [5:08] Sharp, Nala Yani [5:12] Stevenson, DaVon Shamar Lee [5:16] Thompson, Tiana McKenzie [5:19] Thompson, Demetrius Andre [5:23] Tucker, Selena Connory [5:27] Vassan, Trevor Thomas [5:31] Wodsworth, Kijan Marseilles [5:35] Walker, Labricia Nangami [5:38] Wanjala, Nuria Abbas [5:43] Warfa, Chase Redmond [5:47] Wackworth Tori Joshua Williams [5:51] Jr. Edison [5:55] Yang Suad Khadar [5:58] Yasin Aaron Ray [6:02] Young Hodman Jama [6:06] Ysef. Congratulations to each and every [6:09] one of you. We wish you the best as you [6:12] continue to make your path and we are [6:14] grateful to have had you as part of 191 [6:17] Virtual Academy. As you step forward [6:20] from this milestone, remember that your [6:22] dedication and hard work has prepared [6:24] you for whatever challenges lie ahead. [6:26] Keep learning, stay curious, and [6:29] continue to inspire those around you. [6:32] Congratulations 191 Virtual Academy [6:34] class of 2025. The world awaits your [6:37] brilliance. Thank you.