Graduation party for Eliana G

Eliana G., the youngest daughter of Zufan G., just graduated from high school. Their family came from Eritrea as refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have worked hard to build a life in their new home. Eliana was a leader in her school, and has received a scholarship to attend college in the fall. The refugee relief committee of my havurah, Fabrangen, has been sponsoring and working with them after being linked up by ECDC, the Ethiopian Community Development Council. We are very proud of Eliana and her entire family for their strength, hard work, and courage, and wish them a bright future. 

Plus, great injera and homemade Eritrean food. Thanks also to the dedicated and kind members of Fabrangen who have been there for the family.

Dayna' Johnson | Graduation

Graduation of my goddaughter Dayna McKenzie Johnson, who has just finished her course of studies at Sherando High School in Stephens City, Virginia, and will be attending community college in the fall.

We are proud of Dayna's achievement and the wise guidance of her parents, Dion and Olympia Johnson. 

This occasion was celebrated with members of her family. Also pictured are sisters Dessa and Odyssey.

Graduation 2019

These pictures are some of my personal favorites from covering Bowie State University's 2019 graduation.

Thanks to BSU's able communications staff for the assignment, particularly Morgan Gilpatrick, Damita Chambers, and staff photographer Ryan Pelham. Thanks also to my colleague, photographer Duy Tran, who provided additional coverage.

Bowie State graduation

These photographs are my personal favorites from covering Bowie State University's 2018 graduation.

Thanks to the able communications staff for the assignment.
Thanks also to my able colleagues, photographers Gerald Martineau and Jeff Heeney, who provided excellent additional coverage.