Photo is of FEEST Student Organizers at Graduation!

On June 1st, we wrapped up the school year the best way we know how—by celebrating our students.

It felt like us, full of laughter, care, and celebration. And it gave us space to recognize the power and brilliance our students carried through the whole year.

There were personalized graduation certificates for every student, and our graduating seniors were honored with flower bouquets from Xai C. Farm and cords to mark the milestone—and to send them off with love as they step into their next chapter.  Whether they stay involved as alumni, keep organizing in new spaces, or take time to rest and reflect, we know they’ll carry the heart of FEEST with them. 

A few folks got teary during our custom superlatives—personalized awards like “Most Likely to Turn Rage into Real Change”, “Master of the Mic & the Message”, and “We See You, We Feel You, We Appreciate You.” They were funny, heartfelt, and deeply specific—just like our students. 

We had a mini and maxi game tournament that took over the room—life-sized Jenga, Connect Four, and a heated round of Spoons that may or may not have sparked some friendly rivalries. Students filled poster boards with their favorite memories from the year, and the reflections ranged from hilarious to heartfelt.

The food? So good. Big thanks to Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen for serving up jollof rice, fried plantains, grilled chicken, mushroom stew, veggie hand pies, and sobolo and pineapple ginger soda. People went back for seconds, and then thirds.

In between rounds of games and shared meals, we gathered around the stage to hand out certificates, give flowers, and celebrate our students. We shared real joy and recognition for the friends, family, staff, and students who made this year what it was.

A huge shoutout to Ammara, one of our incredible staff members, for capturing the magic through the cutest photos all day long. If you’re in your feels, go ahead and swipe through the photo gallery to relive the joy—we know we have.