Carmen cheerleaders perform at the start of the celebration. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
A thundering drumline helps kick off the festivities. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Carmen graduates heading to 51ÁÔÆæ wave their Future Panther signs. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Carmen students watch the video board. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone was on hand in 51ÁÔÆæ colors to greet the arriving Carmen seniors. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks mascot, does a flip as part of the entertainment. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Family and friends cheer on the Carmen class of 2023. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Ronald Maheia, director of talent and human resources at Carmen, speaks to the crowd. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone welcomes Carmen students, staff and families. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Jennifer Lopez, CEO of Carmen Schools, talks to the crowd. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone (from left) stands with Jennifer Lopez, CEO of Carmen Schools; Ronald Maheia, director of talent and human resources at Carmen; and Alberto Maldonado, master of ceremonies for the celebration and director of 51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Roberto Hernández Center. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo/Troye Fox)
Hundreds of family, friends and staff of the Carmen Schools of Science and Technology filled the Klotsche Center at 51ÁÔÆæ May 19 for a high-energy celebration of senior signing day for students at Carmen.
51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone and Alberto Maldonado, director of the Roberto Hernandez Center and a member of Carmen’s board of directors, welcomed the students, while bands, cheerleaders and even Bango provided the entertainment.
Jennifer Lopez, Carmen chief executive officer, noted that the seniors started high school before the pandemic and had endured adversity. “In a time of uncertainty and anxiety, they rose to the challenge. Whatever path you have chosen, we are deeply, deeply proud of how you responded.â€