The Class of 2016 Commencement Ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The ceremony started with several students welcoming families and guests in their native languages. Edison's Band and Choir performed Pomp and Circumstance and the National Anthem. John Jackson, Edison Teacher, gave the commencement address encouraging all students to believe in themselves and to continue to be strong as they face the many new challenges life brings.
Graduating with Honors
Each of the following graduates has a GPA of 3.20 or better and will receive a gold tassel. Each is also receiving a President’s Award for Education Excellence Certificate and Pin.
Mery Alemo
Marcy Chesney
Alexis Jenson
Aaron Klaers
Maxime Lao
Cassandra Lee
Tiger Lor
Bonsa Mohamed
Jordan Nisan
Ahmed Osman
Ali Osman
Erika Sacta
James Swofford
Anastasia Yang
Graduating with Highest Honors
Each of the following graduates has a GPA of 3.6667 or better is receiving a gold cord and tassel. Each is also receiving a President’s Award for Educational Excellence Certificate and Pin.
Noor Abdullahi
Angie Vang
Fatee Xiong
Victoria Moore
Jenny Chavez
Kaiser Ritschel
Liam Davis Temple
Emilie Zibble (Salutatorian)
Pa Lor (Valedictorian)
International Baccalaureate Medallion
Jefferson Alvarado
Marcy Chesney
Yahye Jama
Maxime Lao
Noah Laws
Cassandra Lee
Isiah McGill
Matthew McKay-Emond
Raymond (Quoc) Nguyen
Taylor Rodriguez
Danielle Scott
James Swofford
Lisa Vang
Yi Leng Vang
Paj Zaub Xiong
Dan Yang
International Baccalaureate IB Full Diploma Candidates
Jenny Chavez
Liam Davis Temple
Aaron Klaers
Jordan Nisan
Kaiser Ritschel
Erika Sacta
Fatee Xiong
Emilie Zibble
The Senior Class Motto this year is "Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."
Steve Jobs
To view the list of graduates, click on the link below.