The Arrow Summer 2021

A W d t t Families – Jalen Adrian Ricks

Welcome teachers, classmates, those joining virtually, and fellow Warriors in the Class of 2021.

We did it! Congratulations for making it through a tough year. We conquered all the classes, exams,periodsofisolation, quarantining, and COVID tests. It is my honor to thank the people in our lives that may have done the most for us during this time. They are the parents of Oak Hill Academy. For without them we truly would not be here. A parent is not exclusive to the person who gave birth to you, but can be anyone who continuously supports you and who you claim them to be. Parents are those who care, support, encourage, and love us. Even while we are away, their continued support and assistance is crucial to our success. I’d like to thank my parents and all the Oak Hill families for helping us complete this part of our journey. As we move forward to our next chapter Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest—if we do not give up.” This verse was sent to me by my parents before the pandemic started and has been aconstantreminderforme to stay the course. I encourage all parents and students to continue to stay the course so that you too will reap the benefit at the right time. Thank You.

Benediction – Clement Karathi Kimani

Dear God, I thank you for allowing us to make it this far in our journeys and always watching over us. Thank you for keeping us safe during this pandemic and making it possible for us to attend school; to be gathered here today with our family, friends and administrators; to celebrate this day of our graduation. I pray that the Holy Spirit guide us all on making the right decisions to chase our dreams, goals, and future careers; to keep us strong and faith ful through the struggles we are going to face in our futures. In Jesus’s name I pray. Amen.