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Waukegan CUSD 60 celebrates 2025 middle school promotion at Robert Abbott
Summary
Waukegan CUSD 60 held a promotion ceremony at Robert Abbott Middle School honoring eighth-grade students. Board of Education President Michael Rodriguez, student speaker Jasmine Gutierrez and Assistant Principal Tanya Evans urged graduates to persevere, seek help and choose supportive peers as they move to high school.
Waukegan — Waukegan CUSD 60 honored eighth-grade promotion candidates from its public middle schools at a ceremony at Robert Abbott Middle School where Board of Education President Michael Rodriguez, a student speaker and school administrators emphasized perseverance, gratitude and choosing positive peers.
Board of Education President Michael Rodriguez told students that completing promotion requirements after setbacks is a “true test of character.” He said, “When your back was against the wall and you were forced with a choice, you…
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