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- One of the endeavors for the SOAR program this year,

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was to have commitment to college ceremonies.

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And we kind of started with the end in mind,

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so we had at all of our 14 middle schools,

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the whole eighth grade population was brought together.

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They had t-shirts that had all different university

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emblems on the back.

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And it said, "Class of 2021."

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Which is when they will not be graduating from high school,

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but we are focusing on their college graduation year.

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So, during this event, the students had a guest speaker,

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who spoke to them about,

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the importance of doing well in school.

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Graduating.

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And getting ready for their lifelong career.

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So, we had some banners that, again,

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had "The Class of 2021."

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All students signed the banner, and we'll be

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transitioning that banner to their high school,

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when they move over.

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So, it's always gonna present there.

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They all signed a commitment to college form,

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which they took home to their parents,

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and just saying they're gonna work hard,

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do more than just do well in school,

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but, take on challenges,

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and,

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be ready to enter,

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the world of college,
when they're ready.