Al-Noor Graduation Flawless Event

A dozen seniors graduated Saturday from Al-Noor Academy, in ceremonies at Mansfield High School. Al-Noor (which means "The Light" in Arabic) is a private, Islamic-based school located on Church Street in Mansfield.

Concurrent with the senior graduation, 15 eighth graders received certificates indicating they had successfully completed middle school, and matriculated to the high school.

Diplomas and certificates were presented by Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar, chairman of Al-Noor's board of directors, assisted by Sister Siham Yagoubi, lead teacher.

Principal speaker at the graduation was Dr. Jeffrey C. Rinehart, professor of Public Administration at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, who addressed public participation in a democratic republic. Other speakers included, but were not limited to, senior Amina Fahmy, who delivered the valedictory address; and eighth grader Sagal Mohamed, who delivered her class address.