Ecademie Activities
Ecademie High School 2010 Graduation
The journey may have been challenging at times for Ecademie High School’s Class of 2010, but the 41 students who graduated understand that the road to success will be a little smoother now that they have earned their diplomas.
Hundreds of proud family members, friends, Ecademie staff members and Goodwill employees gathered at Phoenix College’s Bulpitt Auditorium to celebrate the graduates during a festive and emotional ceremony on May 19. Many of the graduates were the first in their families to finish high school.
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Ecademie High School 2010 Prom
Ecademie students were energetic and festive during their prom celebration on April 23. The 2010 prom was held at the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal U.S. Courthouse in downtown Phoenix. More than 100 students attended the “Twilight-themed" event hosted by Ecademie faculty and Goodwill of Central Arizona.
The evening was enchanted with a candlelight ambience featuring black-and-silver accents throughout. Students danced the night away to popular music by DJ iDenaty while Nibblers Catering served delectable desserts and beverages, including apple caramel squares and magic bars as well as cranberry spritzer and lemonade.
In the weeks leading up to prom, Ecademie students were abuzz over the 2010 prom royalty. After a close vote, graduating seniors Manuel Galvez and Naylea Acosta were crowned prom king and queen, and Jesus Lugo, a junior, and Layla Morales, a sophomore, were honored as prom prince and princess.
Ecademie Opens Ortiz Media Center for Students, Community
Ecademie High School unveiled its new Ortiz Media Center to the public and Goodwill employees on Nov. 5 during an emotional and festive ceremony at the Eagles Campus.
The grand opening event, which was mainly held in the cafeteria, featured raffle drawings, snacks, refreshments and wonderful library-themed decorations created by the Ecademie students and staff.
Ecademie was able to establish the library due to a $206,000 grant from the Improving Literacy through School Libraries (LSL) program (U.S. Department of Education). The library will allow Ecademie to improve student literacy skills and academic achievement while strengthening Goodwill's commitment to help students overcome their personal barriers.
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Ecademie High School 2009 Graduation
In May, hundreds of proud family members, friends, Ecademie staff members and Goodwill employees gathered in the Bulpitt Auditorium at Phoenix College, to celebrate the achievements of Ecademie's Class of 2009 during a festive ceremony.
Principal Kristen Smith gave an emotional address to the Ecademie graduates.
"Today is a day of celebration and pride," said Smith. "I hope that you work hard and continue to learn. You are receiving your diplomas today but there is so much more to learn and accomplish."
The touching stories of all students were read as they walked on stage to collect their diplomas. Many of the Ecademie pupils were first-generation graduates.
Click HERE to read more about the 2009 Ecademie High School graduation.
Ecademie High School 2009 Prom
Prom is an exciting experience for high school seniors.
A total of 100 students attended the Eagles Campus prom titled, “Red Carpet Affair,” held at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix on May 24.
Students enjoyed desserts, punch, music and a photographer was on scene to take pictures.
The Cinderella Affair, a local program that collects and distributes gently used formalwear, provided prom dresses and accessories for 27 female students at no-cost. Several male pupils visited Goodwill's Clothes Closet to pick up brand-new dress shirts, slacks and ties for the occasion.
Ecademie Nutranite
As part of its commitment to provide educational nights for parents and students, Ecademie High School hosted a Nutranite event on Sept. 24 at the Eagles Campus in Phoenix.
During Nutranite; which was organized by Viviana Lee (Ecademie Family-Community Liaison), instructor Ryan Black discussed the importance of nutrition and how to make quick, tasty and healthy meals.
Principal Kristen Smith said the goal of Nutranite is "to educate parents about the need to provide nutritious foods to their children. Research has shown that healthy students are more successful in the classroom."
Smith said that Ecademie's menu was recently approved by the Hispanic Nurses Association which further validates the school's philosophy of ensuring that each student reaches his or her fullest potential through a well-rounded education that includes nutrition.
