With graduations cancelled in schools around the world, celebrities have come together to share some inspiring words and give memorable performances for the graduating class of 2020 in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.
The event, which benefits Donors Choose and America’s Food Fund to provide supplies for school teachers and hunger relief for those affected by the COVID-19 crisis, featured speeches from both students and stars, and honored teachers as well.
Check out what some of our fave celebs had to say to the Class of 2020:
Zendaya: “Hello, class of 2020. I just want to give a quick shout out to all the teachers out there. My mother’s a teacher, so I know how hard all of you guys are working. What makes a senior? Is it the traditions, like proms and pranks? Is it the start of a new chapter? Thankfully, being a senior is so much more than just your senior year. It is every moment from the day you were born leading up until to right now. The tiny ones, the life-changing events, they all add up to make you the class of 2020.”
Bad Bunny: “Congratulations to everyone graduating. I know that we are going through a very difficult and strange time for us, but we have to stay strong, not forget to give thanks and smile, even though I know that sometimes we don’t even want to smile. We have to look for a way to do it and stay positive. Work hard on everything. Success is not measured in money. Success, to me, is the experiences and memories that we carry in our heart forever. So congratulations to everyone graduating, especially all the Latinos. Always be yourselves, because being ourselves is how we are great. Bunny loves you.”
Timothee Chalamet: “Hello to the class of 2020. I’m happy to get a chance to be here and to celebrate with all of you tonight. I can’t imagine what the last couple of months has been like for students, let alone for high school seniors, and not being able to attend your graduation ceremonies. I’m joined by this year’s 2020 graduates from LaGuardia High School, who are behind me in thanking those teachers who inspire us.
I want to shout out three of my own Mr. Lobenhofer, Ms. Faison and Mrs. Lawton. Thank for your valiant efforts to teach me the art of statistics. Thank you for everything. Congratulations to the class of 2020. Be well, be safe. Peace and love.”
LeBron James: “Pursue every ambition. Go as far as you possibly can dream. And be the first generation to embrace a new responsibility. A responsibility to rebuild your class of 2020, the world has you will determine how we and I ask that you make your community your priority. Congratulations, class of 2020. I love all of you. And remember one thing, you’re all kings and queens.”
The Jonas Brothers (together with Karol G) and the Platt Brothers also gave some epic performances to make the event extra memorable.
Henry, Jonah and Ben Platt’s mashup of Maroon 5’s “Memories,” Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again,” Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” and more made for an impressive performance.
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, along with Karol G, concluded the special on a high note, performing their latest single “X.”
Congratulations to the class of 2020!
