Last night's Dream Ceremony marked a significant milestone for our 6th grade scholars.
The introduction of our 31 new students was heartfelt and inspiring as we officially welcomed them into the SEED family. Each student shared their dreams and aspirations for the future, and we were moved by the unique and ambitious paths they envision for themselves.
As part of the program, each student was presented with their official SEED school pin, symbolically welcoming them into the SEED family. This gesture represents SEED Miami's commitment to supporting and guiding them as they embark on this exciting journey.
Our first guest speaker, Dr. Marvin Dunn, a retired professor and former chair of the Department of Psychology at Florida International University, widely recognized as an expert on race and ethnic issues. Dr. Dunn captivated the audience with his personal insights and stories from his experiences living during the Jim Crow era. He also shared the significant challenges he faced in his pursuit of education and success.
We also had the privilege of hearing from Hayana Velazquez, a SEED alumna from the class of 2024, whose inspiring words left a lasting impact. Hayana reflected on her time at SEED, including her personal dream of becoming a doctor and the steps she's taking to make that dream a reality. Now in her first semester at FAMU, Hayana is majoring in Psychology and has plans to pursue a doctorate program in Forensic Psychology.
The three-string orchestra, led by Dr. Rufus Jones, performed for the first time this year. Just a few months ago, the orchestra had neither instruments nor music books and now look at them go! They wowed the audience with their talents, playing violins, cellos, and a variety of beautifully tuned instruments. We are so proud of their commitment and discipline to master their instruments.
