Class of 2020 – Walmart Graduation
Local Walmart Stores (#1881 and #2735) honored this year’s graduating High School and College Seniors, who happen to be Walmart employees, in a memorable and momentous celebration.
Much thought and planning went into this graduation and it was so much more than the students and their families anticipated.
With the schools shut down, online zoom classes, sports on hold, movie theaters and malls closed during this time of quarantine, these students thought they would have to miss out on one of the most monumental times of their lives and dreams.
Store managers welcomed graduates with touching speeches
Thanks to Walmart’s partnership with Sacramento Helping Hands, the day was great — as memorable an occasion as any traditional graduation.
Complete with fully-decorated stage, balloon arches, live DJ, diplomas, caps & gowns, photographers and videographers and swag bags, the festivities were amazing. The Sacramento Sheriff’s joined us, along with area businesses to add to the perfect graduation celebration.
Out of town relatives were able to watch it all on Facebook live and share the memory as well.
Store managers welcomed graduates with touching speeches and each student was able to walk the stage and receive their certificate from dedicated employers and co workers in front of proud family and friends.
Students were grateful for the time and effort Walmart and the community put into this wonderful celebration. They knew that they had people who truly cared about them and valued their future.
Sacramento Helping Hands was thrilled to partner with Walmart and touch the lives of our community and our future. It’s so fulfilling to be a part of our community’s efforts to make this time of uncertainty very encouraging.