The Rise School graduation ceremony was held on July 28, 2016 at The Stallings Center on the campus of The University of Alabama. The theme this year was "Movin' & Groovin' to Big School" with the children participating in a variety of musical numbers revolving around modes of transportation. The audience enjoyed watching the students perform to songs such as "I Get Around", "Magic Carpet Ride"and "Car Wash". Afterwards, guest speaker, Bryan Raschilla, told of his family's wonderful experiences with the RISE Program. He assured parents that this year's graduates were indeed ready for the challenges of kindergarten and beyond because of the dedication of the RISE teachers.
The Laura Allison Harbin Award for Outstanding Achievement in the RISE Summer Teenage Volunteer Program was presented to Tana Early. The award was created in July 2001 after the Harbin family lost Allison instantly in a single-car accident in her sophomore year of high school. In Allison's words, "the kindness of one can have an effect on many". Her spirit lives on in the halls of RISE each summer as new volunteers continue her work.
Andi Gillen, Director of the RISE School, presented diplomas to each student. A reception afterwards for the graduates and their friends and families was provided by the Alabama Power Service Organization.
The Laura Allison Harbin Award for Outstanding Achievement in the RISE Summer Teenage Volunteer Program was presented to Tana Early. The award was created in July 2001 after the Harbin family lost Allison instantly in a single-car accident in her sophomore year of high school. In Allison's words, "the kindness of one can have an effect on many". Her spirit lives on in the halls of RISE each summer as new volunteers continue her work.
Andi Gillen, Director of the RISE School, presented diplomas to each student. A reception afterwards for the graduates and their friends and families was provided by the Alabama Power Service Organization.
| The RISE Class of 2016: Birdie Bower Reagan Burton Lucy Cochran Oliver Delchamps Caden Fikes Leah Harris Anna Cate Henderson Annalee Manderson Colt Patrick Maxson Carson McDaniel Grady Morrison Jackson Price Hayes Reilly Maya Stewart Mallory Underwood Leah VanderWal Rachel Williams Nate Willingham Adisyn Wilson | |
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