Memories Videography will be providing Live Streaming of Westfield High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. from EagleBank Arena. Friends and family who are unable to attend the ceremony, please, may watch it online. The link will become available 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

Program

Prelude ..................................................................... Westfield Band and Orchestra Programs

*Processional ........................................................... Westfield Band and Orchestra Programs

               “Pomp and Circumstance,” No. 1, Op. 39, Edward Elgar

Opening Statement ................................................. Student Speaker

*Presentation of the Colors AFJR OTC ................. Chantilly Honor Guard

*National Anthem .................................................... Westfield Choir Program

              “Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key                   

*Pledge of Allegiance .............................................. Student Speaker

Musical Interlude ...................................................... Westfield Band, Choir, Orchestra Programs

              “America the Beautiful,” Samuel Augustus Ward arr. Carmen Dragon

Welcome and Principal’s Remarks ........................... Antonio DiBari                       

Introduction of Distinguished Guests ..................... Student Speaker

Introduction of Student Speaker ............................. Student Speaker

Student Speaker “Reflecting Back” .......................... Student Speaker

Recognition of Honor Graduates ............................. Kaitlyn Price

Recognition of National Service Commitment ....... Kaitlyn Price

Presentation of Faculty Awards ............................... Kaitlyn Clarkin & Elyse Grossberg

Presentation of Student Award ............................... Student Speaker

Presentation of Class Gift ........................................ Student Speaker

Introduction of Student Speaker ............................. Student Speaker

Student Speaker “Looking Forward” ....................... Student Speaker

Presentation of Candidates ..................................... Vanessa Hunter

Presentation of Diplomas ......................................... Antonio DiBari

Turning of Tassels ..................................................... Senior Class Board

*Recessional .............................................................. Westfield Band and Orchestra Programs

               “Pomp and Circumstance,” No. 1, Op. 39, Edward Elgar

 * Please stand

Fairfax County School Board

The Honorable Karl Frisch, Chair and Providence District Representative  

The Honorable Melanie K. Meren, Vice Chair and

Hunter Mill District Representative

The Honorable Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Braddock District Representative 

The Honorable Robyn Lady, Dranesville District Representative

The Honorable Marcia St. John-Cunning, Franconia District Representative

The Honorable Ricardy Anderson, Mason District Representative 

The Honorable Mateo Dunne, Mount Vernon District Representative 

The Honorable Sandy Anderson, Springfield District Representative 

The Honorable Seema Dixit, Sully District Representative 

The Honorable Kyle McDaniel, Member-at-Large 

The Honorable Ryan McElveen, Member-at-Large 

The Honorable Ilryong Moon, Member-at-Large

Rida Karim, Student Representative 

Fairfax County Public Schools Senior Leadership

Dr. Michelle C. Reid, Division Superintendent 

Dr. Sloan Presidio, Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Nardos King, Chief Equity Officer 

Ms. Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Experience and Engagement Officer

Ms. Leigh Burden, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. William Solomon, Chief Human Resources Officer

Mr. Gautam Sethi, Chief Information Technology Officer

Ms. Janice Szymanski, Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs

Mr. Tom Vaccarello, Chief of Safety and Security

Dr. Geovanny Ponce, Chief of Schools 

Mr. Marty Smith, Chief of Staff 

Mr. Andy Mueck, Chief Operating Officer

Distinguished Guests

Rebecca Baenig, Assistant Superintendent, Region 5

The Honorable Kathy L. Smith, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

The Honorable Irene Shin, Virginia House of  Delegates, 8th District

Westfield Feeder Principals

Ms. Sonya Williams, Ormond Stone Middle School

Mr. Gordon Stokes, Rachel Carson Middle School

Mr. Peter Kownacki, Rocky Run Middle School

Mr. Jason Pensler, Bull Run Elementary

Mr. Paul Basdekis, Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary

Ms. Melissa Miller, Cub Run Elementary

Mr. Robert D’amato, Deer Park Elementary

Ms. Holly Walker, Floris Elementary 

Ms. Wiatta Padmore, London Towne Elementary

Ms. Elizabeth Watson, McNair Elementary

Ms. Melissa Goddin, McNair Upper Elementary

Mr. David Gerstner, Virginia Run Elementary

Honor Recognition

Senior Class Officers …….……...…..….……………...... Black & Gold Cords

National Honor Society ……………..……………….....… White & Blue Stoles

American Sign Language Honor Society .……….…. Red, White & Blue Cords

Art Honor Society ….……………………………..…...…..... Multi Color Cords

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout ……….............. Red, White, and Blue Cords

Business/Marketing Honor Society ….………….…… Royal Blue & Gold Cords

English Honor Society …………………..…….……….….. Blue & Gold Cords

French Honor Society ………………….………........…… Blue, Red & White Cords

German Honor Society ……….………..………….......… Black, Red & Gold Cords

Girl Scouts of America Gold Award ……….…….…... Green and White Cords

History Honor Society ………………….…….…......…… Red, White & Blue Cords

International Thespian Society ………..……....……... Blue & Gold Cords

Japanese Honor Society ……………..……...….…….… Red & White Cords

Latin Honor Society ………………….………….....……… Purple & Gold Cords

Math Honor Society ………………..…………..….......…. Light Blue & Gold Cords

Military Service …….…………..…...…..................……. Red, White & Blue Service Cords

Quill & Scroll ……….…………………………..............…… Navy Blue & Gold Cords

Science Honor Society …………..…….….………........ Green, Gold & Black Cords

SEALs ...................................................................... Black, Red, & Kelly Gold

Service Learning Cords ……………………….…………. Black Cords

Spanish Honor Society …………………………..….…… Red & Yellow Cords

Tri-M Music Honor Society .……………....…..….…… Pink & Silver Cords

National Technical Honor Society ……….…….……. Purple & Silver Cords

National Beta Club ………………………….…..……...… White & Red Stoles

Graduation Videography and Photography Information

VIDEO:  Graduation videos are also available for purchase via Download, Blu-Ray (HD), and DVD. If you would like to order a copy, please visit the following link: https://www.memoriesvideography.com/product/westfield-high-school-graduation/.

PHOTOGRAPHS:  Professional photographs during graduation will be taken and are available to purchase through Victor O’Neill studios. 

72 hours following the ceremony, you can visit this link to find the photographs. https://galleries.photoday.IO/Gallery/WHSGrad24 

Questions regarding photographs? Email at [email protected]