President Barack Obama hugs Kalamazoo Central High School graduate Kirsten Hill after she received her diploma June 7, 2010.

President Obama boards Air Force One in Grand Rapids after giving a commencement speech in Kalamazoo, June 7, 2010.

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Corwin Jett after he received his diploma from Kalamazoo Central High School on June 7, 2010.

President Barack Obama congratulates graduates after he delivers the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, June 7, 2010.

President Barack Obama boards Air Force One in Grand Rapids on his way back to Washington after delivering the commencement address to Kalamazoo Central High (June 7, 2010)

President Barack Obama hugs a graduates after he delivers the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School on June 7, 2010.

President Barack Obama greets valedictorian Cindy Lee after he delivers the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, June 7, 2010.

Students stand for the national anthem after President Barack Obama arrived to deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School.

President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

President Barack Obama is pictured before he delivers the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

President Barack Obama sits with Dr. Michael F. Rice, Superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools, right, and Von Washington, Jr., Principal of Kalamazoo Central High School, before he delivers the commencement address.

President Barack Obama stands with Von Washington, Jr., Principal of Kalamazoo Central High School, as he arrives to give the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School.

President Obama arrives to deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

President Barack Obama arrives to deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School, the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement.

Kalamazoo Central High School valedictorian Cindy Lee delivers her commencement speech in front of keynote speaker and President Barack Obama (June 7, 2010).

Kalamazoo Central salutatorian Simon Boehme delivers his commencement speech in front of keynote speaker and President Barack Obama (June 7, 2010).

President Obama takes the stage for the Kalamazoo Central graduation (June 7, 2010)

The program for the Kalamazoo Central High School 2010 graduation (June 7, 2010)

The crowd at University Arena on the Western Michigan University campus welcomes President Barack Obama on Monday night for the commencement ceremony (June 7, 2010).

Kalamazoo graduates enter the building where President Barack Obama will give a commencement speech (June 7, 2010).

Matt Lauer talks with 24 Hour News 8 before President Barack Obama's visit (June 7, 2010).

Kalamazoo graduates line up for their commencement Monday to hear President Barack Obama's speech (June 7, 2010).

President Barack Obama's motorcade in West Michigan on Monday (June 7, 2010).

President Obama pins were on sale before his commencement speech Monday at Kalamazoo Central High School (June 7, 2010).

About 20 people gathered for what they called a peace and justice rally at a Western Michigan University parking lot near Stadium and Oliver on Monday (June 7, 2010).

About 20 people gathered for what they called a peace and justice rally at a Western Michigan University parking lot near Stadium and Oliver on Monday (June 7, 2010).

About 20 people gathered for what they called a peace and justice rally at a Western Michigan University parking lot near Stadium and Oliver on Monday (June 7, 2010).

Attendees began entering University Arena at WMU more than 2 hours before President Obama's commencement speech to Kalamazoo Central (June 7, 2010)

President Obama went to the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo before his commencement speech to the Kalamazoo Central Class of 2010 (June 7, 2010)

President Barack Obama, accompanied by Education Secretary Arne Duncan, steps off Air Force One at Gerald R. Ford International Airport on June 7, 2010, en route to deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School.

Members of the U.S. Air Force salute as Air Force One, with President Barack Obama aboard, departs from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., in route to Kalamazoo on June 7, 2010.

President Barack Obama waves prior to boarding Air Force One on June 7, 2010, en route to Michigan where he will deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School.

President Barack Obama boards Air Force One on June 7, 2010, en route to Michigan where he will deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School.

The helicopter transporting President Barack Obama flies into Kalamazoo for Monday night's commencement (June 7, 2010).

President Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan enter Marine One on their way to Kalamazoo Central's graduation (June 7, 2010)

President Obama climbs the steps into Air Force One on his way to speak at Kalamazoo Central's graduation (June 7, 2010)

A military helicopter lands at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport on Monday, linked to President Barack Obama's Kalamazoo Central visit (June 7, 2010).

A crowd lines up in anticipation of President Barack Obama's commencement speech at Kalamazoo Central High School on Monday (June 7, 2010).

President Obama waves as he steps into Air Force One on his way to speak at Kalamazoo Central's graduation (June 7, 2010)

The White House, June 7, 2010

Some Kalamazoo Central students arrive at University Arena the morning President Obama will give their commencement address (June 7, 2010)

Some Kalamazoo Central High School students wait outside University Arena at Western Michigan University for a commencement rehearsal to begin. President Barack Obama will speak at the commencement Monday night. (June 7, 2010)

A tent is set up outside University Arena at Western Michigan University where President Barack Obama will be greeted before he speaks at Kalamazoo Central High School's commencement in the arena Monday night. (June 7, 2010)

A t-shirt is ready for President Obama's commencement speech to Kalamazoo Central High School on Monday (June 4, 2010)

A senior at Kalamazoo Central High School signs her name to a class picture, days before President Obama will give the commencement speech. This photo will be given to the president. (June 4, 2010)

Seniors at Kalamazoo Central High School hug on their last day of school. On the left is TK Bryant. (June 4, 2010)

The principal of Kalamazoo Central addresses the seniors before they graduate on Monday when President Obama is the commencement speaker (June 4, 2010)

Kalamazoo Central High School senior Xavier Bolden helped bring President Obama to their commencement (June 3, 2010)

Preparations continue for President Obama's speech to the Kalamazoo Central Class of 2010 (June 3, 2010)

Preparations underway for the Kalamazoo Central High School graduation (June 2, 2010)

Preparations at University Arena on the campus of Western Michigan University for Kalamazoo Central's graduation with President Obama as the speaker (June 2, 2010)

Tickets for the Kalamazoo Central High School graduation with President Obama as the commencement speaker (June 2, 2010)

The Kalamazoo Central High School graduation announcement (June 2, 2010)

Kalamazoo Central High School Class of 2010 (June 2, 2010)

Kalamazoo Central students and staff celebrate after learning President Obama will deliver their commencement address this spring. (May 4, 2010)

Kalamazoo Central High School principal Von Washington (April 28, 2010)

Students and staff react to the news that Kalamazoo Central is a Top 3 finalist to have President Obama as their commencement speaker (April 30, 2010)

These Kalamazoo Central High School students spoke in different languages in a video that helped land President Obama as their commencement speaker (Frame grab)

Kalamazoo Central senior Xavier Bolden provided the overarching voice for the video that helped the school win a commencement address from President Obama (Frame grab)