Mayor Shirley Washington spoke to PBHS seniors from the Oldies 101.3 studios this morning as the class of 2020 gathered in their cars around the flagpole at Pine Bluff High School to hear on 101.3 fm.

Mayor Washington speaking to PBHS Sr’s in Oldies 101.3 Studios

Below are her remarks in their entirety.  In school learning has been cancelled for the remaining of the school year across the entire state of Arkansas.  The senior class will not be able to enjoy activities that typically are rites of passage for graduates like final activities, prom and graduation.  Mayor Washington took this opportunity to encourage the class of 2020.