The 2020 class didn’t have a final year like the rest of society; it was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Deepi Sidhu of HoustonTexans.com, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is joining other Houston celebrities, including Houston Rockets guard James Harden and the Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa, to give the 2020 graduating class a proper sendoff.
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner says he is proud of the 2020 graduating class and is appreciative of the honor they will receive on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. in a video tribute.
“The 2020 high school senior class has achieved a major milestone during what is certainly one of the nation’s most challenging times in recent history,” Turner said in a statement. “They have sacrificed and endured, and I am so proud of every one of them. That is why I have asked the city of Houston, along with some extraordinary personalities to come together to honor and encourage these amazing students with a unique and special celebration.”
Watt is a pro at commencement speeches. In 2019, the former 2011 first-round pick gave the commencement address at the University of Wisconsin.
