Rose Baca’s Preschool held its graduation ceremony at Haven of Globe on May 24. Approximately 60 people gathered to witness this year’s ceremony.

The graduating class included Pricha Malabo, Madisyn King, Camila Franco, Sophia Madrid, Kylee Westbrook, Shayla Jakubowski, Caiden Pearce, Marshall Webb, Jayson Luevano, Wyatt Gregory.

The ceremony began as Malabo let the graduation march while carrying the U.S. flag. She was followed by Franco, who carried the Arizona State flag. The children recited the Pledge of Allegiance in English and Spanish and then recited a verse about the American flag. Pastor David McLendon led the audience in opening prayer.

The children responded to a Spanish quiz and answered several questions, including who the president of the United States is, who is the governor of Arizona and other questions about Arizona.

They identified letters, numbers, and months of the year, followed by identifying the 50 states.

The graduates presented a bouquet of flowers to their parents, then proceeded to sing songs they had learned in the past year.

This was followed by the presentation of diplomas and three special awards given to Malabo, for Highly Outstanding Award, second award went to Franco for Accomplished Work Award, third to Sophia Madrid for Outstanding Attendance.

The young graduates honored the country in a special way. Each child held a wooden letter that spelled “America” and recited a brief verse. They each held a small American Flag and sang “Glory, Glory Hallelujah.”

The ceremony concluded with a Farewell Poem, the children presented a bouquet of flowers to Haven Health for allowing them to hold the graduation ceremony in their facility.

The ceremony concluded with the graduates singing “He’s got the Whole World in His Hands” and “Buena Dias Paloma Blanca.”

A special graduation party was held at De Marco’s.