PHOTOS: Matanzas High School graduation

Principal Kristin Bozeman recognized the many achievements of Matanzas' 2024 graduates.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 7:47 p.m. May 25, 2024
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Addisynne Perdue told her fellow Matanzas High School graduates to, "fight for what you believe in, break ceilings, engineer new paths and create the world you want to live in."

Perdue was one of several student speakers at the 2024 Matanzas graduation on May 22 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.

Superintendent LaShakia Moore also spoke to the class.

Principal Kristin Bozeman noted that the graduates began their high school careers during the height of the pandemic. Many began high school as remote learners and some didn't come on campus until their sophomore year.

Yet as a class they accomplished and contributed a great deal, she said. They recorded a combined 16,745 community service hours. They belonged to over 30 clubs. Thirty-three Matanzas seniors received their associate degrees from Daytona State College at the same time as their high school diplomas.

Thirty-nine completed their requirements for the AICE Diploma, and 113 received one or more industry certifications through Matanzas' career technical education. There were 137 cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude honor graduates achieving a 3.75 weighted GPA of above.

Principal Bozeman recognized graduates who participated in the school's arts and athletics programs and those who will be joining the military. She also recognized the seniors' parents and Matanzas' faculty and staff. She gave special recognition to faculty and staff who are retiring, including Assistant Principal Fred Terry who has been with Flagler Schools since 1989.

Finally, she told the graduates to "make good choices, hold yourselves accountable and always strive for excellence."

 

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