Commencement Ceremony
Memorial Pathway Academy • Class of 2026 Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4 p. m. Curtis Culwell Center Garland, Texas
Decorum..................................................................................................................................................... Alexander Espinoza
MPA Graduate
Processional................................................................................................................................................ Pomp and Circumstance
Sir Edward Elgar, Composer
Color Guard................................................................................................................................................... Air Force JROTC
Rowlett High School
National Anthem................................................................................................................................... The Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key, Composer
Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge................................................................................................. Bianca Nohemi Garcia
MPA Graduate
Welcome............................................................................................................................................. Jose Isaac Najera Paredes
MPA Graduate
Greetings....................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Ricardo López
Superintendent
Principal Address....................................................................................................................................................... Josh Tovar
Principal
Commencement Speech....................................................................................................................... Amani Sha’ Nae Brooks
MPA Graduate
Commencement Speech............................................................................................................... Ana Paola Garcia Velazquez
MPA Graduate
Presentation of Class.................................................................................................................................................. Josh Tovar
Acceptance of Class........................................................................................................................................ Robert Selders Jr.
Trustee
Presentation of Diplomas.......................................................................................................................................... Josh Tovar
Calling the Names of the Graduates: Dr. Diana Montgomery
Recessional................................................................................................................................................. Fanfare and Recessional
Sir Edward Elgar; Arranged by James D. Ployhar
For those unable to attend the ceremony in person, please use the following link to view the ceremony via live stream. https:// www. youtube. com / live / D9BhLq1ZFqE