McClure to Speak at Parkview Graduation

Parkview High will welcome Dr. Robert McClure as one of its featured graduation speakers this week, according to district officials.

The Lilburn doctor has served on the school board since 1995, and currently in his fifth term that ends in 2014. His district area includes mostly Snellville and Lilburn schools

As the father of six Parkview High School graduates, McClure feels a special kinship to the school.

"People often ask you why I ran for the school board, and I jokingly say I hate large crowds, confrontation and public speaking, so it seemed like a perfect fit," he said in a 2011 interview with Patch. 

"But seriously, it has to do with the enjoyment I get from watching students be successful. To watch kids walk across the stage every year [at graduations], knowing they've got a quality education and are ready for the next step in their life, is quite gratifying."

And, this Wednesday, he will once again be back at Parkview High to help usher even more students into their futures. Some 630 will graduate, and among them are 218 honor graduates.

The graduation is set for 8 p.m., May 22, at the Parkview High stadium.

Who's Speaking at Nearby Schools?*

Berkmar High School: 675 graduates, 109 honor graduates

• Lizbeth Peña, valedictorian address
• Eden Hailemichael, salutatorian address

-- Ceremony takes place 9 a.m. May 25 at the Gwinnett Center Arena.

See also:

• Do You Have a Graduating Senior?

*(Note: Speakers named here may not be the complete list of graduation speakers.)