Commencement
Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar
INVOCATION
Patricia Hokama, Chair of Board of Trustees
WELCOME
Paul Negrete, Principal and CAO
MUSICAL SELECTION
Find Your Wings, M. Harris
Find Your Wings, M. Harris
Mirielle Anne B. Enriquez, Class President
PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Mirielle Anne B. Enriquez, Class President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
R.D. Gallant, Faculty | Introduced by Liam Raven
Roger Donald Gallant, Jr. was born in West Virginia and was raised in North Carolina until his senior year in high school when he moved to Weimar Academy in Northern California. He continued at Weimar College, graduating with a BS in Health Science. After graduation, he served as Boys Dean and Chemistry Teacher at Weimar Academy for two years. During this time, he also served on the Executive Committee of GYC as Vice President of Programming.
During his teenage years, his family dedicated two years to medical ministry work. As his family traveled around the United States and Canada, he assisted his parents in educating people on the importance of lifestyle practices. These amazing years of travel and adventure developed a desire in RD’s heart to serve and educate others. RD is passionate about Adventist Education, the unique and inspired plan that has been given to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has a passion for working with young people to develop their characters while encountering Jesus in all they do. Above all else, his desire is for young people to cultivate a real, living, authentic relationship with Jesus that motivates humility, love, and patience. RD considers it an honor to have been asked to join San Gabriel Academy’s faculty this year as head of the Department of Religion.
RD is working to complete a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Andrews University. He wants to continue to work in Adventist Education in whatever capacity the Lord needs him. Along with teaching, RD enjoys nature while running, hiking, adventuring, and playing any sport. During these adventures, he loves to capture the beauty of nature and experiences as a photographer. Earlier this year, RD married Hannah Choi, head of SGA’s Foreign Language Department. They have enjoyed becoming a part of the SGA family this year. RD strives to humbly follow God wherever He leads and hopes to impact as many people as he can along the way.
During his teenage years, his family dedicated two years to medical ministry work. As his family traveled around the United States and Canada, he assisted his parents in educating people on the importance of lifestyle practices. These amazing years of travel and adventure developed a desire in RD’s heart to serve and educate others. RD is passionate about Adventist Education, the unique and inspired plan that has been given to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has a passion for working with young people to develop their characters while encountering Jesus in all they do. Above all else, his desire is for young people to cultivate a real, living, authentic relationship with Jesus that motivates humility, love, and patience. RD considers it an honor to have been asked to join San Gabriel Academy’s faculty this year as head of the Department of Religion.
RD is working to complete a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Andrews University. He wants to continue to work in Adventist Education in whatever capacity the Lord needs him. Along with teaching, RD enjoys nature while running, hiking, adventuring, and playing any sport. During these adventures, he loves to capture the beauty of nature and experiences as a photographer. Earlier this year, RD married Hannah Choi, head of SGA’s Foreign Language Department. They have enjoyed becoming a part of the SGA family this year. RD strives to humbly follow God wherever He leads and hopes to impact as many people as he can along the way.
MUSICAL SELECTION
Alleluia, F. Hummel
Alleluia, F. Hummel
Shouzheng (William) Wei and Sheen Sanchez | Melvir Ausente, Accompanist
PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 2020
Faith Yeaton, Senior Class Sponsor
HONORING THE CLASS OF 2020
Blanca Barnes, Registrar
PASSING THE TORCH
Alexander Dylan Hei-Lot Cheung, Class Pastor
MUSICAL SELECTION
Hear My Prayer, Moses Hogan
Hear My Prayer, Moses Hogan
SGA Chorale | Sheen Sanchez, Director
BENEDICTION
Kevin McCloskey, Senior Class Sponsor
RECESSIONAL AND POSTLUDE
Tocatta in F, Charles-Marie Widor
Tocatta in F, Charles-Marie Widor
SPECIAL BLESSING
The Blessing, Elevation Worship
The Blessing, Elevation Worship
Sheen Sanchez, Bernelle Rivera, and, Hannah Gallant | Melvir Ausente, Accompanist