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Why it matters: The recognitions and scholarship awards were highlighted individually for many students and point to postgraduation plans that include college enrollment and scholarship aid that will reduce students' tuition costs.

Students were recognized for national and state academic programs: AP Capstone distinctions (AP Seminar and AP Research), Beta Club membership, North Carolina academic scholar designations, the Global Language Endorsement (North Carolina's seal of biliteracy), and the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Award. School emcee Paul Fares, a graduating senior, outlined the award criteria for the audience.

The program listed specific scholarship amounts and awards for named students. Examples recorded in the ceremony include:

- Amelia Juliette Gorgon, a senior and multiple-award recipient, was announced as attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an academic scholarship of $6,500 per year (total $26,000).

- Paul Santiago Juarez, a senior and North Carolina Governor's School attendee, will attend UNC Chapel Hill and received a Carolina Covenant scholarship valued at $8,400 for his year; he also received a one-time grant to support participation in a Carolina global launch program estimated at $20,000 covering tuition, fees and housing for study abroad in Costa Rica.

- Tamaya Lynn James and other named seniors were awarded the Bison Benefit scholarship to attend Wayne Community College; the scholarship was described as covering tuition and fees for four semesters totaling just over $5,000.

- Omar Antonio Rodriguez Velez was announced as attending West Chester University with an academic excellence scholarship valued at $4,000 per year (total $16,000).

- Nina Patricia Yvonne Ortiz Sabaldica was announced as attending the University of Oregon with a scholarship valued at $7,500 per year (total $30,000).

The ceremony also described Latin honors (cum laude distinctions) and AP Scholar recognitions; the AP Capstone program was identified as a partnership with the College Board and requires successful AP Seminar and AP Research scores plus additional AP exams for the capstone diploma. The Global Language Endorsement was described according to North Carolina rules for demonstrating English and world-language proficiency.

The awards portion was presented by seniors and a school counselor, who called each honored student to the stage and summarized honors and college plans. These recognitions are ceremonial acknowledgments of student achievement and scholarship awards; no board or institutional policy changes were announced during the ceremony.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wayne School of Technical Arts Graduation","oneSentenceSummary","Graduating seniors at the Wayne School of Technical Arts received AP and academic honors, state program recognitions and individual scholarships, including multiple named awards and college scholarships.","taxTitle","Wayne County Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14091,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207886,"Wayne School of Technical Arts holds inaugural graduation; school highlights military-civilian partnership",1881,1809000,3690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3750989-ff3f27d7bd651250bc75710503d22b42&start=1809&end=3690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3750989-ff3f27d7bd651250bc75710503d22b42/thumbnail_1809000.jpg","/articles/6207886/North-Carolina/Wayne-School-of-Technical-Arts-holds-inaugural-graduation-school-highlights-military-civilian-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207886-d4e74c39b803b0b072f0e64d1c77508a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201237&Signature=oCJDsG70Soh45cP5f1Q7nCmkmvTdhtizN5BPKnzVw9mIdpAwSPCzw1hzK3vdLClY5dUdSh0caubcOpGrzLaQRhUyDGYx53nTs81YEObVmDHQa6nbybN2bSi4bfPDl~k~7BtB0p-p~qHuFNwhaSheaPXWtYatkGNDCZOMg~fZlUa~i7EMo-Y5zh3yihXXuJ3pElwGqh0dPykVtl44QXjH3Xf~sBtShuyWVhHcvEvzClFBa9enKVzyigHlex2ADb4vnxpqmrm65fpGADTGn1xoYTY-4daVcc7vELc~YTUY5eGI-Pu9ooJXw5jAl7QLqe9u93sUREJ-MWexbjtC7sJ~Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wayne School of Technical Arts held its inaugural commencement on June 9, 2025, declaring the class of 2025 graduates and highlighting the school's partnership with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Wayne County Public Schools.

The ceremony honored seniors from a school described by speakers as a public high school located on a military installation, with leadership and guests from both Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in attendance. \"Based on the recommendation of the faculty of Wayne School of Technical Arts, and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the state of North Carolina and the Wayne County Board of Education, it is my honor to declare you 2025 graduates of Wayne School of Technical Arts,\" Dr. Allen said during the ceremony as he conferred the diplomas.

Why it matters: WISTA's first graduating class marks the opening of a public high school intentionally sited on a military installation, and speakers emphasized the school's role serving both military and nonmilitary families in Wayne County. That dual mission was a recurring theme in remarks from school leaders and community partners.

School leaders and local officials attended and were recognized onstage, including representatives of Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Board of Education. The program also included senior speakers, a school counselor assisting with graduate recognition, and military leadership from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. A representative identified onstage as speaking for the base said the base and its leaders were \"so thrilled\" to congratulate the graduates on behalf of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

The ceremony included musical performances, student welcome remarks, an address noting the unique context of the school on a military installation, and the formal recognition of each senior. Staff called each senior individually to the stage and listed academic recognitions, scholarship awards and postgraduation plans for many students before the tassel-turning and recessional.

The event was ceremonial rather than policy-making: no board votes or formal policy actions were taken at the ceremony beyond the formal declaration of graduation by the school official. Speakers repeatedly framed the occasion as both a milestone for the students and a demonstration of the partnership between Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Officials present included representatives from Wayne County Public Schools leadership and the Wayne County Board of Education, along with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base command staff. Graduates and families were instructed to follow marshals to collect diplomas after the recessional.","The Wayne School of Technical Arts held its first commencement June 9, 2025, celebrating its inaugural graduating class and noting the partnership between Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.","actionData","errors"]

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WISTA seniors earn AP, honor distinctions and scholarships totaling tens of thousands

Wayne School of Technical Arts holds inaugural graduation; school highlights military-civilian partnership