Photos: President Obama & Booker T Washington High School Graduates

Christopher Dean introduces President Obama

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31 Responses to Photos: President Obama & Booker T Washington High School Graduates

  1. Graduates, some overcome with emotion, listen as President Barack Obama speaks to them before he delivers the commencement address at the Booker T. Washington High School graduation at Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, May 16, 2011.

  2. May 16, 2011 – Booker T. Washington seniors listen to President Obama during a surprise visit to the students prior their graduation ceremony at the Cook Convention Center.

    • Andrea says:

      OMG. Look at me,the camera caught me off graud i was so focus on what the president had to say. I had to be strong for myself before i had a nervous break down. I had so much fun. I love my Booker T Washington family. C/O 2011 YAY..!!!

      • Hi Andrea!

        Are you the one with your hands under the chin or the one with eyes closed? If so, you’re beautiful! I am so proud of you guys. Y’all made me cry too. Congrats to all the wonderful Booker T Washington graduates!

  3. President Barack Obama congratulates graduates after they receive their diplomas diplomas at the Booker T. Washington High School graduation at Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, May 16, 2011.

  4. BTW Valedictorian Alexis Wilson peeks out at the audience before the Booker T. Washington commencement ceremony at the Cook Convention Center Monday afternoon.

  5. May 16, 2011 – Booker T. Washington graduate Nephateria Jackson arrives at the Cook Convention Center on Monday. Her boyfriend Andrewius Jennings and her mother Tarsha Merriweather escorted her inside.

  6. May 16, 2011 – President Obama surprises the graduating class of Booker T. Washington High School as they wait in a holding area for their commencement to begin at the Cook Convention Center.

  7. May 16, 2011 – Maxine Thomas, a 1958 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School holds up a sign to welcome the President of the United States to Memphis. Memphians came out Monday, hoping to get a glimpse of President Barack Obama outside the Cook Convention Center.

  8. May 16, 2011 – Graduates of Booker T. Washington High School hold up signs to welcome the President of the United States to Memphis. They were outside the Marriott Hotel downtown. Memphians came out Monday, hoping to get a glimpse of President Barack Obama outside the Cook Convention Center. Left to right Thelma Cowan, April Hubbard, Carolyn Johnson, Althea Burkett and Maxine Thomas.

  9. May 16, 2011 – A Booker T. Washington senior wipes tears from her eyes as President Obama delivers the key note speech during the school’s graduation ceremony at the Cook Convention Center.

  10. May 16, 2011 – Booker T. Washington seniors sing “I Am One” during their graduation ceremony at the Cook Convention Center.

  11. Christopher Dean is just too cute! His introduction was wonderful.

    Bravo, Christopher! Congrats to all the 2011 Booker T Washington graduates!

  12. The young man with his hands to the face in prayer was trying hard to hold it together! So emotional, so touching!

  13. Ametia says:

    Amazing photo gallery. The graduates of Booker T, Washnigton High School touched many a heart today, with their grace, courage, perserverance, and heartfelt display of gratitude from hard-earned, well won lessons.

    Thank you for this display, SG2.

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