Forest Park Middle School said farewell to their 8th graders last week as families, friends, and district educators celebrated the achievements of their eighth graders at Dominican University.
Emelia Whitebone, valedictorian, gave the “Looking Back Speech,” and Lilliana Rummel, salutatorian, looked into the future with her “Looking Forward Speech,” both dedicated to their fellow graduates.
“Congratulations to the 8th grade graduation class of 2024 from Forest Park Middle School!,” D91 officials said in a statement. “Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have paid off, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. As you move on to high school and beyond, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. May you continue to achieve great things and make your dreams a reality. Keep ROARing, Class of 2024!”
Principal Terriyaka Watson speaks at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Pastor Dawayne Choice give the keynote address at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Valedictorian Emelia Whitebone speaks at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Forest Park Middle School’s 2024 graduating class at their Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Assistant Principal Kevin Bacon gives an academic award to a graduating student at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Principal Terriyaka Watson speaks at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Forest Park Middle School’s 2024 graduating class at their Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Assistant Principal Kevin Bacon speaks at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Salutatorian Lilliana Rummel speaks at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Assistant Principal Kevin Bacon and Principal Terriyaka Watson congratulate a graduate at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Assistant Principal Kevin Bacon and Principal Terriyaka Watson congratulate a graduate at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Assistant Principal Kevin Bacon and Principal Terriyaka Watson congratulate a graduate at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
The Class of 2024 turn to face parents and the audience after graduating at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Teacher Carmia Fuqua speaks at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Assistant Principal Kevin Bacon gives an academic award to a graduating student at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Cassidy Maxham leads the Pledge of Allegiance at Forest Park Middle School’s Graduation Ceremony at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium on Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Todd Bannor