July 1, 2009 - On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, the Plainfield Public Schools held its 2009 Commencement Ceremony. Nearly three hundred seniors from Plainfield High School and the Barack Obama Academy for Academic & Civic Development concluded their educational experience with the district. Despite the change of venue, the students remained positive and committed to celebrate their accomplishments with dignity and professionalism. Board President Bridget Rivers, Vice-President Lenny Catchcart, Mrs.Patricia Barksdale, Mr. Martin Cox, Mrs. Wilma Campbell, Mr. Christian Estevez, Mrs. Brenda Gilbert, and Mrs. Katherine Peterson were in attendance. Superintendent Gallon would like to commend PHS Principal Dr. Brian Bilal and BOAACD Principal Mrs. Shirley Johnson-Tucker, with the support of Ms. Angela Kemp and Dr. Garnell Bailey, for their leadership in this event. Dr. Gallon provided the commencement charge to the graduates.