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CVHS 2023 Graduates Express Hope, Change
from JUNE 7, 2023
By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
A total of 667 graduating Castro Valley High School seniors marched into Trojan Stadium last Friday to receive their diplomas and celebrate their accomplishments.
The in-person and livestreamed event was highlighted by speaker after speaker calling on the graduates to follow their dreams. Parents, families, and friends in the stands were greeted with a diverse welcome in more than 15 languages.
This year’s graduating class received numerous awards and honors. The Class of 2023 saw four National Merit Finalists, six Herculean Awards (given to those who have achieved seven or more varsity letters in their four years), seven students receiving sports scholarships, and more than 200 students who achieved a grade point average of 4.0 or higher.
The path to this event was challenging, as this was the last class to experience the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic while in high school. The graduates now face hope, excitement, and change.
“New beginnings are never easy. They require us to step out of our comfort zones, face see GRADUATES, back page
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