Category: Class of 2020

Ribbon Cutting to be held for Rossville school


BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Council on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. in the officially breaking ground for a new 735-seat northeastern elementary school on 7649 Gum Spring Road in Rossville.

The school is designed to meet the educational needs of one of Baltimore County’s fastest-growing areas.

The $53.1 million project, which will provide more than 108,000 square feet of learning space along Ridge Road in the Rossville community of Baltimore County, is scheduled to open to students for the 2022-2023 school year.

Kenwood High Class of 2020 Graduates After Unique Year


Seniors from Kenwood High School graduated vitrually on Thursday, June 18.

The Pledge was led by Sydni Maul. Nia Hawkes is the Kenwood Class of 2020 president and the valedictorian was Autumn Blackwell.

Kenwood also held an online awards ceremony where students were recognized for receiving scholarships.

Although many BCPS senior activities were canceled as a result of COVID-19, Kenwood parents had organized a car parade for the Kenwood seniors around the Essex area.

Pictures from the car parade are below and are courtesy of Jennifer Mooty Slack.

Perry Hall High Class of 2020 Graduates


Seniors from Perry High School graduated virtually on Monday, June 15. The ceremony started with a Welcome address by Kaleb Todjo. Aya Neal said the Pledge of Allegiance. Linna Cui gave the Valedictorian’s speech and the President’s speech was given by Diana Tran.

Although Perry Hall Seniors were not given a traditional graduation, Perry Hall parents and the community tried to make it a special time for Seniors. A car parade was held on Monday night for Perry Hall Seniors at the Avenue at White Marsh.

photos courtesy of Josh Headley-

“Big thanks to Councilman David Marks for connecting us to THE AVENUE at White Marsh to make this event possible for our Seniors!!
Our local dignitaries have been invited to lead the parade from their cars,” said a statement on the Perry Hall High PTSA website.

The school PTSA also announced that the Class of 2020 was invited individually for separate times to the school to receive their diplomas on Wednesday, June 17. Families were encouraged to go to the school as Principal Craig Reed was there to greet grads.

Principal Craig Reed. presents Morganne Manouse with her diploma. -photo courtesy of David Marks-

Perry Hall also had a created a Class of 2020 banner on the school building with all the names of each grad.