By Jackeitha Roberson and Nickyra Denham Staff Writers
Nov. 13 was a big day for Benjamin Carson’s first class of seniors. It was the day they first donned caps and gowns to pose for their yearbook pictures.
It was a chance for the class of 2015, the school’s first graduating class, to enjoy being together and look forward to the next time they’ll wear the cap and gown — graduation day.
For many students, the experience served as motivation to keep working toward graduation and their future plans.
“Cap and Gown day was an insight on how graduation day is going to feel,” senior Andrew Moore said.
For students who entered Benjamin Carson as freshmen, it was especially meaningful.
“It makes me want to see everyone I came to the school with and I want us all to graduate together,” TJ Arrington said.
“My experience wearing my cap and gown made me cry, and honestly I hardly ever cry, so that was a warm-hearted moment,” senior Michelle Ashford said. “Just to watch every smile and wearing the royal blue robes and the green sashes was just such a joy. I really can’t wait until June of 2015. That’ll be the moment I’ll never forget.”
