Aldine ISD Celebrates Seniors With Virtual Conferral 

On June 1, Aldine Independent School District celebrated graduating seniors with a virtual conferral event on the district Facebook page. A conferral is the recognition of meeting all requirements to receive a diploma or degree. 

The Aldine ISD Class of 2020: Destined virtual conferral celebration officially marked the occasion of diploma conferral for the Aldine ISD Class of 2020. 

During the Facebook broadcast, Aldine ISD seniors, families, friends, staff and community partners came together to celebrate the senior students on their accomplishments and achievements. The virtual experience allowed graduating seniors and their families the ability to celebrate with the entire Aldine ISD community, from the safety of their homes. 

The Aldine ISD Board of Trustees and Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney were joined by other notable members of the Aldine community, to wish Aldine seniors well on their next journey.

“To each of our young men and women, know that you are ready for a bright future,” Dr. Goffney said. “The Class of 2020 is one that will be remembered forever.”

Aldine Senior High School mustang senior choir students opened the event with a special song dedicated to the Class of 2020. 

Nimitz High School alumnus and Houston Texans safety, Michael Thomas, encouraged the senior students to take in this moment and reflect on all it took to get here. 

“As the world continues to change, and we all learn to adapt, use this time to speak on this experience,” Thomas said. “People want to hear your story. We are Aldine and we were built for this.” 

Daniel Meza, BakerRipley Community Engagement Manager, reminded senior students that the Class of 2020 is historic and that their resilience, adaptability, and perseverance has paid off. 

“You have to rely on internal strength and those around us to overcome tough times,” Meza explained. “No matter if you are staying here or leaving for a distant place, your experiences and memories will remain with you, and they will serve as proof that you are capable of doing great things.”

Aldine ISD alumni and active duty service members also congratulated the Class of 2020 and left the seniors words of encouragement. 

Additionally, the Aldine high school principals expressed how proud they are of the Class of 2020. In their own way they gave their respective campus a shoutout and reflected on the graduating seniors dedication and commitment this year. 

Although we will host the Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies on July 23 and 24, this conferral marked the completion of graduating seniors’ high school diploma. 

Superintendent Goffney closed the conferral ceremony with the following words:

“These students have satisfied all requirements of the Aldine Independent School District and the state of Texas. In return, I have shared with the Board of Trustees that I certify that the students who have met the requirements of graduation set forth by the Texas Education Agency and the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees are eligible to receive their diplomas and are hereby entitled to be graduates with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.”

Congratulations to the Aldine ISD Class of 2020: Aldine HS , Blanson CTE HS, Carver HS, Hall Center for Education, Davis HS, Eisenhower HS, MacArthur HS, Nimitz HS, and Victory Early College HS. 

As we approach the July 23-24 graduation ceremonies, stay connected with Aldine ISD on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Seniors can continue celebrating their senior pride and this milestone. Remember to tag us on social media and use #AISDClassof2020 and #WeAreAldine in all your posts.