Graduation 2021
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ishop Dunne hosted commencement on May 28, 2021, at Concord Church. Seventy-four seniors walked the stage to receive their diplomas. Concord Church provided a stunning backdrop featuring the senior class perched in the choir loft at the front of the church, facing the audience. The bright blue caps and gowns set a vivid stage for the ceremony. Bishop Dunne was honored to have Most Reverend Bishop Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, in attendance. The Bishop Dunne Band provided music prior to the ceremony for the processional
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and the National Anthem. Pierce Alexander Weller ’21 was the class-chosen Master of Ceremonies, beginning the ceremony by introducing Bishop Burns, who delivered the invocation. Salutatorian, Francisco Candelario Aguilar, delivered his address to his fellow classmates, family, friends, and faculty. President Mary Beth Marchiony announced the Outstanding Graduate of 2021 as Anne Nagorka McKenzie, presenting her with a Golden Falcon. Valedictorian, Olivia Claire Dugger, followed with her address to the attendees.
Director of College Guidance, Charleen Doan, introduced the graduates, as the conferral of diplomas was completed by Bishop Burns, Dr. Matthew Vereecke, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and President Marchiony. President Marchiony followed with her remarks, and Reverend Russ Mower, Bishop Dunne Chaplain and Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, delivered the benediction. The band ended the ceremony by playing the alma mater and the recessional.
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