As students and families gathered to celebrate the Class of 2025, special honors were given to the top three graduates: Patrick Glaydor, Shirley Kolleh, and Amara Kromah. And then something unexpected happened. The commencement speaker, a Liberian humanitarian, who fled during the civil war and studied in the U.S., pledged a college scholarship to each of the top three students. How beautiful is that!

Please meet valedictorian Patrick Glaydor who credits his parents as the secret to his high performance. "They took the initiative to wake me up by 3:30 am to study my lessons."

Favorite Subject: Physics and Chemistry.

Future Dream: To become an electrical engineer.

Favorite Memories While at Hope International: The love, care, and attention from my friends and teachers. During lunch the snacks we share, the encouragement from one another.

Message to Teachers: To the teachers of Hope International, I want to say thank you for your tireless effort. The teachers sacrifice their time and patience to enlighten our minds and prepare us for our futures.

Thank you to our Hope community for your generosity. You too had a role in creating the opportunity for Patrick, Shirley, and Amara to shine.