On April 30, 2024, Washington D.C. celebrated College Signing Day at the Capital One Arena, where thousands of students committed to their post-secondary educational paths. The event, supported by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and other sponsors, featured notable speakers including MSE's CEO and DC-CAP chairman Ted Leonsis, former First Lady Michelle Obama, DC-CAP CEO Eric Waldo, and Mayor Muriel Bowser. Chancellor Lewis Ferebee and DC Public Schools were also instrumental in organizing this event. The day was marked by a surprise visit from Michelle Obama, adding excitement to the festivities. The event was also streamed live, allowing broader participation.
Congratulations to all of the students we celebrated today at @DC_CAP #CollegeSigningDay. It was a truly inspiring day @CapitalOneArena. I'm certain we are in for an even better future with you as the leaders in our community. We can't wait to see what you do next. https://t.co/iw9dsi0gYA
No better way to celebrate #CollegeSigningDay than with a surprise visit from @MichelleObama! Thank you to the former First Lady, @ReachHigher, and @DC_CAP for supporting our graduating seniors and their post-secondary plans! π https://t.co/Itfv6cCcLG
Today we celebrated @DC_CAP College Signing Day 2024 at @CapitalOneArena! π Speakers and special guests included MSE's CEO and DC-CAP chairman @TedLeonsis, former First Lady @MichelleObama, DC-CAP CEO @ewwaldo, @MayorBowser, and more. #CollegeSigningDay | #BeMonumental
CONGRATS! ππ Thousands of D.C. area students came together this morning to celebrate a significant milestone as they commit to their post-secondary paths. https://t.co/Rd447jkS6Z
Everyone here at @CapitalOneArena this morning to celebrate DC high school seniors at @DC_CAP College Signing Day! https://t.co/7Ntvoo0FNe
Todayβs the day! @DC_CAP College Signing Day at @CapitalOneArena is happening now! π» Stream live on @MonSportsNet β‘οΈ https://t.co/IwBgL1FYuZ https://t.co/5fIsdJ7Q3D
DC - todayβs the day! π We are at Capital One Arena, ready to celebrate our students' commitment to their post-secondary paths. Happy #CollegeSigningDay 2024 ππΎ https://t.co/gLdVnSUng6
Happy College Signing Day from D.C. π Join Cindy, Maddie, and Gio as Reach Higher helps celebrate #CollegeSigningDay with @DC_CAP at the Capital One Arena by watching our Instagram story! Follow along here: https://t.co/vUoYa01dL5 π€³ https://t.co/xejobZ5mpY
Students all across the District are getting ready for their post-secondary journeys and we're getting ready to celebrate them. We're excited to #BeDowntown with DC students for @dc_cap's College Signing Day.π https://t.co/vqIhOkwAoL
Thrilled to welcome thousands of students to Capital One Arena next week for #CollegeSigningDay2024! My thanks to these incredible sponsors for their contribution to @DC_CAP to support higher education access and completion for the DC community. https://t.co/JKX8Pk5Cpc
Big thanks to our incredible sponsors for making #CollegeSigningDay 2024 possible! Your support is shaping this event into a true celebration for our students and their commitment to post-secondary education π https://t.co/3RlD5xqPrn
We @MSE are thrilled to support this celebration of the academic achievement and future of DC students. Itβs days like College Signing Day which uplift and inspire this generation and the next to achieve more than the generation behind them. @DC_CAP https://t.co/2ASPAoDdBg
Grateful to @dcpublicschools and Chancellor Lewis Ferebee and his team for their partnership in making @DC_CAP College Signing Day possible next week. Looking forward to Tuesday's celebration of the DC seniors and their upcoming post-secondary journey. https://t.co/la34mZ5szF
Weβre deeply grateful to @MSE for your instrumental role in making #CollegeSigningDay 2024 possible. Your collaboration and significant support have been key to bringing this event to life and celebrating the achievements of our students! Thank you ππ https://t.co/okargOA8n6