The senior class graduated Wednesday.
NEWARK -- Graduates, family members, and teachers were all smiles Wednesday morning as 168 seniors graduated from Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
The Class of 2016's commencement celebration included addresses from Class President Grace Tyler, Salutatorians Ismail Hines and Clervins Clerjusce, and Valedictorian Ameena Corney.
Christine Carter, a Newark native who founded Against All Odds - an organization that helps at-risk youth and impoverished families in the city - was the keynote speaker. Her story of giving back to the city is one that senior class advisor Kia Woodson said she hoped would inspire the grads.
"We want them to remember to always give back to the community," she said.
"Always come back home."
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