Trevecca Nazarene University and Nashville community stakeholders had the 4th Annual Hispanic Student Graduation Celebration and Parent Recognition Event for the Class of 2011, planned by COPLA (Comité de Padres Latinos/Committee of Latino Parents).

The theme of the event was ¡Lo Logramos! (We Made It!).

This invitation-only event was attended by 450 Hispanic seniors and their parents and included a dinner and ceremony. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and Director of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Jesse Register also participated.

Speaking through translators, program participants praised the seniors for their accomplishments.

Trevecca student and soccer player Francisco Maciel spoke of his time at Trevecca and the importance of continuing his education. The keynote speaker was Nashville artist and radio personality Jaci Velasquez, who concluded the night with a wonderful performance of her most popular songs sung in Spanish.

Graduates also received a certificate to celebrate their graduation and had their photographs taken with their family members. Sponsors and representatives of local colleges were present and gave graduates information about furthering their education. 
--Trevecca Nazarene University