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ractically every high school senior in America walks to the accompaniment of “Pomp and Circumstance” at some point in their graduation ceremony, but not every high school senior gets to perform air-guitar high jinks to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” At the New Mexico School for the Arts, the Class of 2018 did. Some 40 years since its release, it’s a rock number that will still cause disapproving looks from grandparents not anxious to watch their graduate grandchildren headbanging down the aisle. Graduation songs are a tradition. Usually, a senior class will come together to pick one that reflects their spirit or energy or passion, but it’s not always a song of that time. For example, Santa Fe High this year chose Journey’s 1981 song “Don’t Stop Believing.” On the other hand, Capital High School chose the more recent Post Malone rap tune, “Congratulations.” So you may wonder what Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa enjoyed as class songs 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years ago. While none of my relatives recalled their class songs, what follows is a list of tasseled tear-jerkers (or hip-shakers) from the last five decades that may have served as class songs of that year. My question is, what songs from those eras might still work in graduation ceremonies today? 1968: “the Weight” by the band hardly the simplest tune to wrap your head around walking to, what Rolling Stone described as “an oddball fable of debt and burden” from The band’s 1968 debut album turned out to be the singular timeless classic of the CanadianAmerican group’s canon. driven by biblical symbolism and sinister, folksy characters, it nevertheless avoids feeling too dark for graduation. Instead, its appropriateness for the occasion is reinforced by the iconic singalong chorus (“Take a load off, Fanny …”), which is centered on the kind of friendshipbased motifs that farewell songs so often favor.
1978: “Just the Way you are” by billy Joel
1988: “Fast Car” by traCy Chapman The hypnotic, husky-voiced lyrics from singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman’s 1988 self-titled debut are only ideal for a graduation if you don’t listen to them. As the principal of my school lamented when “Fast Car” was initially inducted as our class song: “It’s so sad!” luckily, the lyrics about reaching a dead end in one’s life are supplemented by the beauty of Chapman’s voice and the hopeful edge of the chorus, and after all, what parent is really listening to the individual lyrics of a song while waiting with bated breath for their precious baby to walk on that stage and smile-handshake-diploma slowly enough to ensure a picture can be taken?
TOP RIGHT: Traci Hatico, a math teacher at Capital High School, said her Japanese language teacher ‘saw a lot of potential’ in her. ElIzAbETh WAlkEr/GENErATIoN NEXT BOTTOM RIGHT: Anita Nugent, a science teacher and department chairwoman at Santa Fe High School, remains inspired by her gut feeling that the learning experience itself is more important than the outcome, as represented by test scores. hArvEy MCGUINNESS/GENErATIoN NEXT
By Elizabeth Walker and Harvey McGuinness
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hen seniors take that final walk this spring to receive their graduation diplomas, you may wonder how many of them consider the dedication and support of the many teachers who have guided them along the long, arduous journey that culminates as their name is called and they step onto the stage in their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas. Whether they know it or not, these seniors have probably been inspired by all of their teachers over the years. But who or what in turn inspired those teachers? Shantel Dixon, an English and AVID (college preparatory program) teacher at Capital High School, recalls one teacher at that school who was a major inspiration for her. “My AVID teacher, Channell Wilson-Segura, was amazing. The lessons I learned in her class streamed far beyond any curriculum. She truly changed lives for the better and created an atmosphere where love and learning intertwined,” Dixon said. “Being in her classroom felt like home.” Dixon hopes to give her students the same kind of experience that she was afforded. Part of that experience is recognizing talent and potential in students who may not be aware that they have these gifts, some teachers said. Traci Hatico, a math teacher at Capital High School, remembers Fujinaka Sensei, her Japanese language teacher in high school, as mysteriously boosting her confidence. “She saw a lot of potential in me, even though I never really knew why,” said Hatico. This confidence-boosting and characterbuilding may be even more important than racing through a set curriculum, the goal of which is to score high on tests, said Anita Nugent, a science teacher and department chairwoman at Santa Fe High. She remains inspired by her gut feeling that the learning experience itself is more important than the outcome, as represented by test scores. “We have forgotten that a Ph.D. is no more important to society than a plumber’s certificate,” Nugent said. “We have forgotten to stop and smell the roses. We have forgotten that schools should set high bars and expect students to meet those bars, but without taking four to five AP [Advanced Placement] classes at one time.” Yet many teachers may be inspired to bring their own style into the classroom. For
Touched by inspiration example, while Nugent gives her students as much free range as possible, Kelly Phillips, a science teacher at Capital High School, sticks to a curriculum that — as she makes clear to her students — remains relevant to real life. “Science explains how everything works in life. The more students know about science, the better they can make decisions about their political choices, life choices and health choices as young adults,” said Phillips, who was inspired to become a teacher by her experiences in the Peace Corps in Guatemala. There, she said, “I taught elementary students how to collect seeds from the forest trees, grow them and then replant them to keep the forest alive.” She hopes to serve as a role model for young women to pursue degrees in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Phillips is not alone in finding inspiration in teaching elementary schoolchildren. Hatico said that her own children’s elementary school experiences with
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their teachers was played out in an environment designed for fun learning of serious topics, a method that she tries to employ in her own classroom. For other teachers, inspiration comes in finding a new or unusual way to get the curriculum across. Jennifer Sandoval, an English teacher at Santa Fe High School, said her single best memory of a former English teacher, Ms. Duvall, was, “When she taught us how to meditate when we read Siddhartha during senior English. She was a spitfire and a true mentor.” In the end, she said, her own most important job is, “Teaching young people how to think for themselves.” Then they, in turn, may go out and inspire others to do the same thing. Elizabeth Walker will be a senior at Capital High School. Contact her at bethwalker110@gmail.com. Harvey Spencer McGuinness will be a junior at Santa Fe High School. Contact him at harveymcguinness@yahoo.com.
If you could change one thing about your high school years, what would it be and why?
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billy Joel is undeniably the king of singalong emotional cheese or pure cheese (see: “piano Man”, “We didn’t Start the Fire”), and “Just the Way you Are” from 1977’s The Stranger became Joel’s first U.S. top 10 single in 1978 for just that reason. lyrics like, “I wouldn’t leave you in times of trouble/We never could have come this far/I took the good times, I’ll take the bad times/I’ll take you just the way you are” might have been intended for Joel’s then-wife Elizabeth Weber, but they hold enough inspirational commencement address aphorism-styling to easily be co-opted as tearful material for graduates and the parents of graduates to reminisce to on the big day.
ABOVE: Shantel Dixon, an English and AVID teacher at Capital High School, was inspired by her AVID teacher, Channell Wilson-Segura. ElIzAbETh WAlkEr/GENErATIoN NEXT
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Five decades of graduation songs
Class of 2018
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Editing: Robert Nott, Brian Barker Design: Brian Barker Photography: Luis Sánchez Saturno, Gabriela Campos, Olivia Harlow Editor’s note: Lists of graduates and other information were provided by the high schools.
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1998: “Closing time” by semisoniC released in March and only months shy of the Class of 1998’s graduation, “Closing Time” by Semisonic not only became the group’s signature song but a staple of throwback radio and final songs at prom. Ignoring the line about “one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer,” the lyrics about going out into the world and turning the lights on every boy and girl are a perfect send-off for any high school student who’s moved their tassel from right to left over the past 20 years.
Kristina Vigil, Santa Fe High “It’d probably be my focus in beginning years, because my focus was off balance and it didn’t take me to good places, but it ended out ok.”
Kaya Suina, Santa Fe High “I would change my freshman year and sophomore year because I wasn’t focusing that much, I guess.”
Jesus Martinez, Santa Fe High “probably sometimes picking better classes, because some of the classes I took kind of sucked.”
Gabriela Ornelas, Capital High School “If I could change one thing about my high school career, it would be that I wish I would have taken the medical program.”
Oscar Lopez, Capital High School “If I could change two things about my high school career, I would start the medical program in my freshman year and I would also take more dual credit classes.”
Estevan Segura, Capital High School “If I could change one thing about my high school experience, it would be would be to participate in school events and school activities.”
Roxy Roffer, Santa Fe Prep “If I could change anything about my high school experience, as cliché as it sounds, I would work harder. Earlier in my high school career, I didn’t realize how important learning and grades are. I wish I would’ve prioritized that more.”
Abelino Fernandez-Leger, Santa Fe Prep “I guess I would have tried new things earlier. I started trying new things later in high school and had a good time.”
Giacomo Coppola, Santa Fe Prep “I would have been in a musical or play. I love acting, but I never had the courage to go for something that far out of my comfort zone. I wish I had.”
Kate Motola, Desert Academy “I waited until junior and senior year to become really involved in the community, and I wish I had pursued the things I’m interested in earlier instead of waiting until the last minute.”
2008: “so What” by p!nk definitely a graduation song that favors destruction, p!nk’s upbeat 2008 pop hit is about being a teenager in spirit, minus the age: The opening line is, “I guess I just lost my husband/I don’t know where he went.” Sure, it might be about a midlife crisis, but at least it’s a fun midlife crisis! Nevertheless a pretty rockin’ tune to dance to, it’s sure to get the adrenaline going for any student who walks on graduation day to it … provided no one actually starts a fight.
Acacia Burnham is a recent graduate of the New Mexico School for the Arts. Contact her at burnham.acacia@nmschoolforthearts.org.
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On to BIGGER and BETTER things. We are so proud!
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f I were able to meet and speak to my freshman-year self, I’d have so many things to say. Why did you insist on only wearing that one blue sweater? Why did you think bangs looked good? Why did you care so much about what other people had to say about you? Here’s 10 things I wish I knew as a freshman in high school. u Drama doesn’t last, and neither should first impressions. u If you find yourself complaining about a “friend” all the time, stop being friends with them. u The only person who is with you your whole life is you. Not even your mom or your high school dream team is there every step of the way, which is why it’s important to learn to be comfortable with yourself by making time to explore what makes you, you. u Do things and take courses or programs you enjoy, not what you think looks “good” on a résumé. While some of those accomplishments do look “good” on a college application, if you only do things you think a college wants to see, then when it comes time to explain why you made the choices you did or explain your passions for
advice from a grizzled graduate a certain club or activity, you’ll have little to say. The extra AP science courses I took in place of art classes I wish I took added up to wasted time. u Never send angry emails, texts, etc. in the moment. Wait a few hours before you hit send, and maybe don’t send it at all. Chances are you’ll regret some of the phrasing and want to reword that rant to your friend or boss. u Don’t talk smack about people you don’t know well just to create a bond with people who you want to like you. For me, freshman year was all about trying to win Becky’s approval by agreeing that Cheryl (whom I didn’t know) was a horrible person. I can’t tell you how many Beckys I didn’t become friends with and how many Cheryls I wanted to be friends with but couldn’t because they hated me for saying awful things about them. u If you want to have someone to talk to during graduation or know the people in your assigned group projects, become acquainted with your alphabet mates — the ones seated in
alphabetical order around you in class. u Make bold decisions. u The way to build confidence is by doing the right thing. A lot of high school is doing the wrong thing, whether it’s gossiping, succumbing to peer pressure or putting too much time into something you don’t really like. The rest of high school is low selfesteem and unhappiness, most likely because of said decisions. u Learn. My biggest high school regret is not learning. For me, every class was about getting that “A” on the test, cramming the night before and mindlessly completing homework, to the point where now I realize I don’t really know anything. I wish I had tried harder to retain what I learned in Spanish class or U.S. government. Not only would enjoying the curriculum have saved me time, but it would have made classes much more enjoyable. And I wonder what Ramona Park, college graduate, will have to say to herself in four years. Ramona Park is a recent graduate of Santa Fe High School who will be attending Harvard University this fall. Contact her at yoharamona@gmail.com.
Lillawah Andes Eliana Blum Mariposa Childson Amia Cressman Devta Khalsa Max Leriche Eytan Libedinsky Martine perez Brianna poole Tucker Smith pablo Spitzer Cameron Vanderlaan usha Walsh
Allow your joys some nuance. Be wary of polarities. Seek a compassion“ ate truth. Know that the world has magnificence in it at every moment.
— Jeffrey Baker, school administrator poole; Class A All-Star selections: Eliana Blum, Brianna poole; first team District 1A selection: Eliana Blum u Junior varsity soccer: 11-3 record u Varsity boys basketball: Qualified for state tournament u Varsity girls basketball, first team All District: Martine perez Individual accomplishments of seniors: Brianna poole, LANL Bronze Scholarship, oTAp Scholarship Notable class accomplishments and recognition: Santa Fe river cleanup
Santa Fe Waldorf School’s Class of 2018. CourTESy phoTo
Tierra Encantada Charter School Don’t do it because “ it’s easy, hazlo porque
puedes y quieres.” — Daniel Peña, principal
Valedictorian: Colin Maez Salutatorian: Anivay herrera Class flower: Sunflower Class motto or quote: “Sometimes you find out what you are supposed to be doing by doing the things you are not supposed to do.” — oprah “Fear only holds you back; get over it and see what you’re capable of.” — unknown Class song: “Good old Days” by Macklemore and Kesha
2018 graduates Juan Daniel Alvarado Bojorquez Chris Arras Jessica Alejandra Avila perez Noe Ismael Bencomo Johnny Byers Brianna Duran Isaac humberto Erives Diaz Carla Vanessa Ferrer hurtado Eileen Galindo Dyna Stephanie Gonzalez Anivay herrera Kamryn Jade Jaramillo Mario Jerardo Juarez Duarte Brandy rose Lujan Maria Luna Alvizures
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Santa Fe Waldorf School Valedictorian: Amia Cressman Senior class officers: Amia Cressman, Eytan Libedinsky, Martine perez Class flower: Artichoke flower Class motto or quote: “The only way to do the impossible is to believe it is possible.” Class song: “Country roads” by John Denver Accomplishments in sports u Varsity volleyball: 20-3, 13-0 record, district champions; All academic team: Eliana Blum, Martine perez, Brianna
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n Aug. 23, I will be moving into my first dorm room at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. I will be hugging my mother goodbye and thanking her for getting me as far as she could. Within my Hispanic household, being a first-generation graduate is a chance for me to break tradition. But there are still barriers to overcome. My family believes that unless I am a doctor, I will be unable to live a comfortable life. This is all they know: You go to school to get a practical, well-paying job. I will challenge that stereotype by pursuing a liberal arts college degree and remaining undeclared my first year of college. This idea was challenging for both me and my family members. One thing we share is a misconception about success. Growing up, my little family consisted of my grandmother, my mother and me. It was hard to grow up around cousins who had both parents, even as they and their families surrounded and supported us. However, my background has helped me pursue my passions. As I reflect on my upbringing, I notice the freedom my mom provided me. My mother always has been open-minded and supportive of all my interests. The Hispanic culture takes pride in machismo, and a father figure may have put his foot down and expected me to stay at home. It might have been harder for me to travel and study out of state. Graduating is significant, because growing up with a single mother made it harder to navigate my schooling. For me, graduation is special because I was able to make the most of my situation and use the support I did have to discover my interests. On the morning of May 25, I walked across the stage on the athletic field at Capital High School and said my goodbye to the amazing staff there. I felt especially nostalgic. I enjoyed my high school career immensely and met incredible people along the way. I was overtaken by happiness as my peers crossed the stage, as I envisioned them exploring different aspects of themselves. I also felt an inevitable sadness. I realized how at home I felt at Capital and felt scared to start over. Nonetheless, as I hugged my friends goodbye and thanked my teachers, I felt incredibly motivated. Receiving my diploma led me to acknowledge the strong support system that has guided me through the last four years of high school, and I already feel my classmates and teachers rooting for me along the way in the future. I am incredibly close to my family and friends and already feel myself longing for their company next year. I am afraid of living in Austin while my heart is at home. Nonetheless, my excitement to explore different viewpoints trumps those insecurities. On Aug. 23, I will place my biology textbook next to the Bible my grandmother bought me, an action that unifies my faith and culture with the bold and exciting education that lies ahead of me.
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Colin Joshua Maez Ali Esmeralda Marin Meza Brandi Latasha Martinez Chavez Dulce Mata Flores Alanah renee o’Brien Aleah Nicole o’Brien Gabriel Matthew pacheco Dylan pledger Erik ramirez Miranda Cesar Ivan rodriguez Martin rodriguez robert Andres rodriguez yasmin Torres Borjas Milagros Torres Cruz Gabriella Trujillo Angel raquel Vigil
Monte del Sol Charter School Dr. A. robert Jessen, head learner Accomplishments in sports: Boys basketball made it to state tournament Individual accomplishments of seniors: rachel Zelizer studying abroad in Germany Class accomplishments and recognition: participation in March for our Lives
2018 graduates Bethany Althouse robert Borrego Alejandra Castillo Sage Channing Mariana Enriquez Mendoza Talia Flaherty Leogardo Flores Lia Fukuda Vianey Garcia ramirez Briana Garcia robert Garcia Anna Girdner Arianna Gonzales
Lucie Goodhart Angelica Gutierrez ulises Gutierrez Stephen herreraLuna Justin hilla Timothy hilla Arturo Jessen Mia Larranaga Dominique Lemus Sadie Lopez Santiago Lujan ricardo Mares Manriquez Sevastian Martin Tenzin Metok Shane Miller Brian Munoz
Lizbeth Nava owen Noble Alenna padilla Arianna padilla Nicolette perez Carmen pilato Ashlee romero Denise romero Carlos ruvalcaba Ximena SanchezGuardado Daniel Schleusener Jaime Terrazas Lozano perla Zapien rachel Zelizer
6 CLASS OF 2018 SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN Sunday, June 3, 2018 LEFT: Lizeth Mireles embraces her baby girl, Reina, following Capital High School’s commencement ceremony last month.
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BELOW: Alex Baca cheers in response to Superintendent Veronica García’s question of whether Capital’s 2018 graduating class was excited during the ceremony.
As you venture into this next phase of your young “ adult lives, I want you to find and seek out your passions,
what will create fulfillment and purpose in your lives. Many strive for happiness, but happiness in and of itself is a byproduct that occurs when you live a life of purpose and passion. Happiness alone is fleeting, but if you live life by helping others, by making the world around you a better place, by finding what makes you feel alive and purposeful, happiness will naturally follow. More than anything else, I want you to know that you are important, valued and wonderful human beings, and I have been honored to be your principal for your last year of high school. Thank you for welcoming me into this role and supporting me when our school community needed it. Remember that even though you are graduating from Capital High School, the Jaguar Community will always be your home, and you are always welcome to come back home.” — Mariah Runyan, principal Valedictorian: Ariel Arrellin Salutatorian: Gabriella Rodriguez Senior class officers: Alexis Vasquez, president; Richard Alarid, vice-president; Rocio Rodriguez, historian Class flower: Sunflower Class motto or quote: Our lives are before us … our past is behind us … but our memories are forever with us. Class song: “Congratulations” by Post Malone Accomplishments in sports/activities u Theater Arts Department students were the runner-ups for the State One Act Competition. u Jaguar football team won the 2-5A District championship this year and went to the state quarterfinals. Seniors Ceaser Granados, Jordan Maes, Antonio Ibarra, Estevan Segura, Abraham Sanchez and Eli Miramontes were first team All District. u Our seniors this year were on the boys soccer team when it became 2-5A state champions in 2015. For the 2017-18 school year, the boys soccer team were state quarterfinalists. u The volleyball team was a state qualifier this school year. Senior Sofia Garcia was first team All District, and Gabriela Ornelas and Maya Wero were second team All District. u The boys basketball team was a state quarterfinalist. Senior Tyler Alarid was an All State player and first team All District. Senior Aaron Garcia was first team All District. u Audrey Gonzales was named the Lady Jaguar Athlete of the Year. Audrey was a state qualifier for cross-country. u Lucas McNatt was named the Jaguar Athlete of the Year. Lucas was a district champion in the 100- and 200-meter dash, as well as a state qualifier in the 100- and 200-meter dash, 4-x-100 and 4-x-200 relay, high jump and discus. Lucas was a state medalist, placing fifth in the high jump and fourth in the 100-meter dash for 2018. Lucas was the 2017 high jump state champion in track and field. u Wrestling team was a state qualifier. Senior Ryan Romero was state runner-up and district champion in wrestling. u Girls basketball team was a state qualifier and the 2-5A District championship runner-up. u Both the dance and cheer team were state participants for the 2018 season. u The baseball team had more wins in the 2018 season than in the past 10 years. Seniors Kevin Reza and Jose Cortes were named second team All District. u Senior softball player Jolene Bowannie was awarded first team All District for the second year in a row. Senior Alexandria Mares was awarded second team All District. Individual accomplishments of seniors: Seventy percent of Capital’s seniors have achieved $2.5 million worth of scholarships and will be attending the following colleges and universities: the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Tech, Santa Fe Community College, Northern New Mexico College, Eastern New Mexico University, Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, University of Portland, the University of Arizona, Adams State University, St. Edward’s University, St. John’s University, Institute of American Indian Arts, Seattle University and Hampshire College.
2018 graduates Andrew Q. Acuna Angel J. Aguayo Axel Stanley Aguilar Ayala Yessica Dayret Aguilar Barragan Shirley Melissa Aguirre Diaz Richard Alarid Tyler Sutton Alarid Stephanie Alas Alexandra Mariah Aldana Jennifer Alfaro Cuna Arianna Gabriela Almeida-Mendez Maria Yarecssy Almuina Ledezma Andres Cassinidro Romeo Alvarado Ryan Gregory Joseph Anaya Nicole Anne Anaya Damian Anthony Anderson Jailine Arely Arballo Ponce Abel Armenta Cazares Ariel J. Arrellin Carmen K. Avitia Garcia Abigail Porfilia Baca Alejandro R. Baca Marisol Christina Baca Bryan Alexis Baray Miramontes Dion Terrance Barbero Carlos Barraza Miguel A. Barron Ortiz Esther Barroteran Joseph Brayan Blanco Juarez Jolene R. Bowannie Jeanette Caldera Fernando Rafael Calderon Isai Campos Gonzalez Alan A. Canales Alisa M. Caraveo Analini Carrillo Sosa Josefina J. Casas Garcia Jose J. Castillo Collazo Jennifer Castillo Brayan Chavez Aguilar Liksi Sureima Chavez De Lara Karely L. Chavez Escarcega Alejandro A. Chavez Angelo Antonio Chavez Jarred Salvador Chavez
Maria Fernanda Chavez Santana R. Chavez Savaughna Meliah Chavez Xavier Gabriel Jesse Anthony Chavez Luis Alberto Cobos Saenz Jose De Jesus Cortes Rebecca Grace Covey Luis Fernando Delgado Ruiz Erik Manuel Diaz Jenifer B. Diaz Juan Diego Dominguez Grijalva Ariday Dominguez Salinas Jared Hunter Dominguez Jesus David Dominguez Miguel Dominguez Elias Gabriel Elicio Pedro Enriquez Garay Magdalena Erives Gonzalez Samary E. Escobar Carbajal Gerardo Yhovani Escobedo Dariana G. Esparza Cano Alejandra Micaela Espinoza Tais Estrada Fernandez Cristian Fierro Flores Jasmine Flores Juliza Yacaranday Frias Castillo Bryan Galaviz Carrillo Lauren Christine Gallegos Yamile Garcia Gonzalez Jesus Manuel Garcia Valles Aaron R. Garcia Brianna Garcia Harmony Love Garcia Isiah Jacob Garcia Samuel O. Garcia Selena Renee Garcia Sofia Arely Garcia Andrea Gasca Mikaela Avery Gomez Landeros Audrey Monique Gonzales Jacqueline Gonzales Gustavo Adolfo Gonzalez B Jessica Jazmin Gonzalez Fernandez Milton Gonzalez Rodriguez Gustavo G. Gonzalez Natalia M. Gonzalez Cesar Granados Lujan
ABOVE: New graduates in Capital’s Class of 2018 throw their caps into the air after they received their diplomas. LEFT: The Jaguar Stadium bleachers were filled to the brim with friends and family last month at Capital High School’s commencement ceremony. PHOTOS BY GABRIELA CAMPOS THE NEW MEXICAN
Tamara Antoinette Griego Alejandra N. Guardado Bryan Nahuel Guastavino-Galvan Hayden Wolfgang Gundersen Enrique Esteban Gurule Litzy Karely Guzman Nunez Jovanie L. Guzman Valeria M. Guzman Ariana Danielle Herman Granados Ashley Tyler Hernandez Manuel A. Herrera Evelyn Ornelas Holguin Justus Maray Holguin Jahbran W. Holmes Antonio Miguel Ibarra Jovany Jacobo Molina Walter J. Jacobo Briana J. Jaquez Itzury A. Jimenez Adalberto Juarez Trinidad Karyn Brianne Jurado Perla A. Landeros Jesus A. Lazalde Enriquez Briana Alyssa Leyba Jessica Leyva Madison Leigh Lighthall Josue Rolando Linares Gallardo Erica L. Lira Daniela A. Lopez Jade E. Lopez Rosalinda Eliza Lopez Victoria E. Lopez Willi Lopez Oscar Manuel Lopez-Rivera Jr Lezlie Edith Loya Munoz Jaime Loya Neyvi Irene Lozoya Gonzalez Jesus E. Lucio Eric Orlando Lujan Hernandez Giselle Margarita Lujan Valenzuela Alan Fernando Luna Parga Edward M. Macias Beltran Jordan Maes Adrianna Monique Manzanares Dominique Annie Marano Alexandria R. Mares Santiago Martinez Cristerna Bryan Obed Martinez De La Cruz
Jaquelyn Martinez Hernandez Jazmyn Martinez Hernandez Oscar David Martinez Murillo Alejandrea Mercedes Martinez Anna V. Martinez Ishmael F. Martinez Matthew Joseph Martinez Yaniksa Mata-Solis Cindy P. Mata Orozco Jacqueline Mata Lena P. McGrew Rodney Lucas Mcnatt Jose J. Medina Nunez Joanna Melendez Dominguez Pedro G. Mendoza Estrada Adriana Mendoza Ortiz Yovanaa Mendoza Ortiz Alejandra Mendoza Reza Eliezer Miramontes Francisco Antonio Miranda Lore Angel Miranda Lizeth Mireles Ava Lee Molby Eder A. Molina Angel Molinar Villegas Mariana Montano Bojorquez Marissa Carolyn Montano Jorge A. Montijo Tavarez Victor M. Morales Aleman Michelle Estephanie Morales Benitez Iris Ines Morales Mendoza Jhemdy Anahi Morales Rueda Giovanni Alan Morales Gustavo A. Munoz Heber Munoz Robert M. Munoz Estrella Arianna Najera Kelin Mariela Oliva Umana Jazmin Ornelas Chavez Yesenia Ornelas Mata Diana C. Ornelas Gabriela A Ornelas Rocio Magdalena Ornelas Adilene Orozco Morales Ray Osbaldo Orozco Morales Veronica S. Ortega Emilia A. Ortiz
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Santa Fe High School “
This senior class was an exceptional class that endured so much and overcame many obstacles. They organized student rallies to voice their concerns and call for an end to gun violence along with an end to school shootings. … They represented Santa Fe High School with class and for that I am extremely proud of our senior class of 2018.” — Carl Marano, principal
Cruz Hermoso hugs her son, Erick Anthony Sanchez, as his little sister, Diamonique Sanchez, holds his balloons for him after the Santa Fe High School graduation ceremony May 24. PHOTOS BY LUIS SáNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN
ABOVE: Sofia Gavin, left, and Katherine Sanchez wave at the crowd as they march into the Santa Fe High School graduation ceremony last month.
Valedictorian: Bradley Moffett Salutatorian: Ramona Park Senior class officers: Haylie Chavez Lopez, student body president; Alyssa Anaya, student body vice president; Cristiana Nava, student body secretary; Mariza Rodriguez, student body treasurer; Kymina Anchondo, student body director of activities; Nina Palaez, senior class president; Ashlyn Vigil, senior class vice president; Samantha Ramirez, senior class secretary; Aisha Montoya, senior class activities director; Isaiah Andermann, Jasmin Juarez-Rivera, Levi Lopez, Victor Salcido, Jaiden Trujillo, Taylor Trujillo, senior members. Class flower: Sunflower Class motto or quote: “Life isn’t how many breaths you take, but it’s the moments that take your breath away” — Will Smith Class song: “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey Accomplishments in sports: Three-time defending state champions in NJROTC; our mixed choir had several superior ratings; boys basketball team was city champs and made a state tournament appearance for the second straight year. Girls basketball team, city champs; boys baseball team, city champs; Katherine Sanchez finished seventh at the state track meet in the pole vault; Ethan Sena finished seventh at the state track meet; Theo Goujon finished sixth in the 100 meters at the state track meet. Individual accomplishments of seniors u Valedictorian Bradley Moffett will be attending the University of Arizona’s Honors College, as he received the prestigious Arizona Excellence Award. u Salutatorian Ramona Park will be attending Harvard University on a full scholarship. u Rachel Jarzemba, who finished third in the senior class, will be attending Ohio State University on a full scholarship. u Madeline Grantham Phillips, Wyatte Grantham Phillips, Ramona Park, Bradley Moffett and Summer Romero were awarded scholarships from the LANL Foundation. u Ashlyn Vigil and Lawrence Mirabal were both awarded scholarships from the Oppenheimer Foundation. u Maya Durham, Maxine Gore and Ethan Sena were awarded scholarships from the Rotary Club. u Roberto Alarid and Jared Smith received the Charlie Maxwell Scholarship award. u Jazmine Romero received the Jiffy Lube Scholarship. u Adonica Baca Martinez named female athlete of the year. u Theo Goujon named male athlete of the year. Class accomplishments and recognition: Twenty-five Super Scholars; 44 Honor Blue Recipients, the most in 10 years; 149 seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Seventyfive students received at least one scholarship.
RIGHT: Students play with beachballs during the Santa Fe High graduation ceremony. FAR RIGHT: Principal Carl Marano checks out Diego Herrera Salinas’ graduation outfit as he receives his diploma at the ceremony last month.
2018 graduates Jonathan Agard Adrianna Aguirre Roberto Alarid Maydi Alvarado Martinez Ciana Alvarado Wallaci Alves Alyssa Anaya Maribel Anchondo Medina Kymina Anchondo Isaiah Andermann Hidalgo Adam Apodaca Izaiah Apodaca Hope Aragon Gonzales Amanda Aragon Nathalie Arias Eric Armenta Ayala Alondra Armenta Carrera Gonzalo Arzaga Morales Ronald Ayala Adonica Baca Martinez Angel Baca Jonah Baca Miranda Baca Dion Bachicha Anthony Barela Michael Barela Osman Barragan Chavarria Aaron Barraza Saenz Mya Barrens Sage Beaman Ashley Belvadere Samantha Bencomo Gabriel Berrelleza Ajay Bhakta Serena Bixby Jonathan Bordnick Ogden Borgeson Jade Brandenburg Segura Julian Cabrera Rowan Cahill Jennifer Campos Chavez Shantel Cantu Esparza Leo Carrillo Brennen Carrillo Bryan Carrillo Jose Castillo Almendra Castro Meraz Adrianna Catanach
James Catanach Evelina Cavalli Murray Sofia Cervantes Jerome Chacon Haylie Chavez Lopez Anthony Chavez Dylan Chavez Elaine Chavez Sophia Colson Jacob Cook Dominick Cordova Isaiah Cordova Joshua Corrales Serena Crespin Connor Crumm Pedro Cuevas Volquez Hayden Cummings Leslie De La Cruz Sabrina Dedomenico Mareline Deras Erick Dominguez Gonzalez Oscar Dominguez Rodriguez Allen Dominguez Yobani Dominguez Sosa Rachel Doolittle Loosemore Nathaniel Dorsey Trevor Dove Noah Dowling Lujan Luc Ducharme Brendan Duran Maya Durham Kareem Edwards John Egelhoff Kathryn Eilerts Paul Ekstrom Corrina Elmer Richard Encinias Drew Evans Lily Farr Bryce Farrell Isaiah Fordham Kayla Fuentes Raquel Gallant Reyes Joseph Gallegos Kai Galley German Garcia Lopez Adrianna Garcia Aundria Garcia Cruz Garcia Faith Garcia
Joseph Garcia Nassau Garcia Oscar Garcia Raul Garcia Sofia Gavin Daisy Gephart Carl Germann Isana Goggin Pacelli Leana Gonzales Chavez Kaylene Gonzales Rivera Joshua Gonzales Mariah Gonzales Destiny Gonzalez Sergio Gonzalez Maxine Gore Theodore Goujon Madeline Grantham Phillips Wyatte Grantham Phillips Sakara Griffin Morgan Hagman Ethan Hands Olivia Harris Isaac Hernandez Martinez Jessica Hernandez Adonis Herrera Robinson Diego Herrera Salinas Cheyenne Herrera Christian Herrera Izaiah Herrera Terrance Herrera Nathan Hield Donnica Horta Dominguez Cassie Hoskisson Luis Ibarra Delgado Lawrence Ingram Pringle Toreh Jackson Ashleigh Jaramillo Rachael Jarzemba Trinity Jensen Randi Jimenez Jared Jones Marian Juarez Enriquez Jasmin Juarez Enriquez Camryn Krantz Liam Kuziel Meaghan Lee Nishawn Leon Richard Lettenberger Mariliana Lopez Cabrera Nelson Lopez Carmona
Cristian Lopez Martinez Edna Lopez Santos Darean Lopez Gabriel Lopez Jennifer Lopez Levi Lopez Ruben Loretto Andrew Lovato Breanna Lovato DavidLuke Lucero Daniel Santiago Lujan III Alfonso Lujan Megan Lujan Nicholas Lujan Leslie Luna Martinez Omar Lux Jonah Madrid Richard Madrid Samantha Maestas Karen Marquez Katalina Martinez Diaz Brianna Martinez Isaac Martinez Jason Martinez Jesus Martinez Loucinda Martinez Wilfredo Martinez Dylan Mattes Tori McKinney Andrew McQuiston Cynthia Medina Sophia Medina Jocelyn Mejia Daniela Melchor Munoz Joel Mendiaz Marin Maxwell Minty McGrael Lawrence Mirabal Bradley Moffett Caleb Monnet Aisha Montoya Camille Montoya Jade Erin Montoya Jade Marie Montoya Alicia Mujynya Sophia Mulholland Mario Najarro Cortez Jonathan Najman Cristiana Nava Isahi Nevarez Diego Olivas Serna
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Erick Sanchez Serna Alexandria Sanchez Emilio Sanchez Erick Sanchez Katherine Sanchez Raymond Sanchez Celine Sandoval Maria Sandoval Ernestina Savage John Saverin Armand Sena Ethan Sena Luke Shankin Maximillian Singleton Hannah Smith Jared Smith Zephyr Smith Dillon Snow Adilene Solano Saenz Laura Soriano Christine Spiers Ian St. Clair Wyatt Stein Stephen Stith Dominic Strahl Kaya Suina Felicity Tafoya Angelica Tapia Osvaldo Tello Nicole Thompson Jaiden Trujillo Taylor Trujillo Ysabella Trujillo Aurelia Valente Nehilan Valles Marquez Alycia Varela Diego Varela Rebekah Velarde Ashlyn Vigil Kristina Vigil Megan Walsh Stuart Jonathan Ware Sadie Webb Caterina Wickert Willie Wiebe Connor Woods Dannelsson Zamarripa De La Torre
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Academy for Technology and the Classics “
I hope your dreams take you … to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.” — Susan Lumley, principal Valedictorian: Maximiño Manzanares Salutatorians: Benjamin Shelton and Savannah Valerio Senior class officers: Maximiño Manzanares, student council president; Theodore Gonzales, student council vice president; Ava McCombs, senior class co-president; Lilia Noger-Onstott, senior class co-president; Savannah Valerio, senior class co-president Class flower: Sunflower Class accomplishments: Class of 2018 earned more than $6 million in grants and scholarships. ATC received U.S. News and World Report’s Gold Medal by ranking the No. 2 best high school in New Mexico and in the top 2 percent in the nation. Accomplishments in sports: ATC girls earned third place in the 2017 Cross Country State Championships, ATC chess team earned first place in the state championships. Individual senior sports accomplishments u Elliana Campos is a four-year varsity letter winner in ATC soccer. u Lilia Noger-Onstott participated in both the 2015 cross country state championship team, 2014 state runner-up team and now the 2017 third-place team. u Lilia Noger-Onstott, in state track and field, qualified for long jump, triple jump (improved her school record and took fifth), pole vault, 400M and 4-x-100 relay. u Theodore Gonzales placed sixth in pole vault at the state championships. u Jacob Padilla placed seventh in pole vault at the state championships. u In basketball, ATC graduates its largest group of athletes with Felicity Sealy, Ashley Zapata, Michael King, Johnny King, David Prada, Alfredo Damian Martinez, Reina Rodriguez, Marissa Mendoza and Evaliz Valladares. These athletes were responsible for nearly every win over the past five years. Individual accomplishments of seniors u Sukriti Gurung, New Mexico Davis/Breakthrough Scholar u Otto Hacker, New Mexico Davis/Breakthrough Scholar u Trinity Lopez, New Mexico Davis/Breakthrough Scholar u Ana Karel Portillo, New Mexico Davis/Breakthrough Scholar u Benjamin Shelton, Silver LANL Foundation Scholarship; Century Bank Super Scholar u Maximiño Manzanares, Copper, LANL Foundation Scholarship; National Merit Commended Scholar; Century Bank Super Scholar u Theodore Gonzales, Bronze, LANL Foundation Scholarship; Century Bank Super Scholar u Lilia Noger-Onstott, Bronze, LANL Foundation Scholarship u Benjamin Sheffer, Bronze. LANL Foundation Scholarship u Ava McCombs, National Merit Finalist and Scholarship Recipient; Century Bank Super Scholar u Benjamin Sheffer, National Merit Finalist; Eagle Scout u Savannah Valerio, Century Bank Super Scholar
ABOVE: Carl Encarnacion sings during a musical performance while Valedictorian Maximiño Manzanares looks on during the Academy for Technology and the Classics’ graduation ceremony last month at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. PHOTOS By GABRIELA CAMPOS/THE NEW MEXICAN LEFT: Benjamin Shelton, one of ATC’s salutatorians, concludes his remarks at the commencement ceremony.
2018 graduates Elijah Abeyta Alex Baten Leila Benslama McKinley Mindy Bilbo David Breen Elliana Campos Isaiah Chavez Jacob Cudia Alfredo Damian Martinez Carl Encarnacion Rocio Enriquez Brae Farquhar Theodore Gonzales Sukriti Gurung
2018 graduates
Los Alamos High School One of my favorite quotes is, ‘you’re the average of the five people you spend the “ most time with,’ from Jim Rohn. you have had a lot of great friends around you at
Los Alamos High School. I wish you best of luck as you keep that quote in mind on your future endeavors.” — Carter Payne, principal
Senior class officers: Sophia Sivils, president; Amanda McMillan vice president; Perla Terrazas, secretary/treasurer; Vincent Marciano, historian Student Body President Eben Bold, Student Body Vice President Ruby Selvage, Secretary/ Treasurer Sammy Levings and Rachel Frankle, and Historian Mackenzie Kieltyka. Class flower: Cherry blossom Class motto or quote: Hakuna matata Class song: “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts Accomplishments in sports: Boys golf, state champions; girls golf, district champions; boys tennis, second place in state; girls track, third place in state, district champions; swimming, district champions; wrestling, district champions; chess won state for the third year in a row Individual accomplishments u Aaron S. Goldman Memorial Scholarship: Ben Rees, Zoe Hemez, Josh Strevell u Barranca Elementary School PTO Scholarship: Caleb Hatler u Coca-Cola Scholarship: Adrianna Gonzales, Samantha Levings, Ramon Roybal u Del Norte Credit Union Scholarship: Ethan Aulwes, Matilde Jacobson, Ben Rees u Elizabeth Angela Ladino Memorial Scholarship: Amber Cline, Katelyn Green, Ruby Selvage u Friends of the Los Alamos Public Libraries Scholarship: Sydne Ashford, Gabriela Baca, Donald Poston u George and Joan Bjarke Scholarship: Anastasija Draganic, Samantha Levings, Desere Martinez u Hospital Auxiliary of LAMC Scholarship: Matilde Jacobson, Ben Rees, Sydne Ashford, Lucas Manzanares u Irene Boone Memorial Scholarship: Anastasija Draganic, Adah Gellis u J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarships: Phillip Martin, Zoe Hemez, Priyanka Velappan, David Gao, Junseo Kim, Ben Rees, Matilde Jacobson u Jennifer Marie Fleming Memorial Scholarship: Anastasija Draganic u Pat Edmonds and Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship: Kenneth Roybal u Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship: Caleb Hatler, Sophia Li u June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship: Isabella Stephens u Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Scholarship: Amber Cline, Katelyn Green, Radhika Iyer, Priyanka Velappan, Benjamin Rees, Ruby Selvage, Rachel Frankle u Jeannette Wallace Scholarship: Sydne Ashford u Lou and Lee Pierotti Scholarship: Sara Shiina u Steve Stoddard Scholarship: Miriam Wallstrom u Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 3137 Scholarship: Nicole Aldaz, Eben Bold, Anastasija Draganic, Tristan Semelsberger, Katlyn Terp u Knights of Columbus Jamie Lee Ireland Memorial Scholarship: Anastasija Draganic, Kayla Montoya, Katlyn Terp u Los Alamos Garden Club Scholarship: Nicole Aldaz u Los Alamos Golf Association Scholarship: Sean Rau u Los Alamos Historical Society Internship:
Miriam Wallstrom u Los Alamos Light Opera Scholarship: Eben Bold u Los Alamos Little Theatre Scholarship: Eben Bold u Los Alamos National Bank Scholarship: Caleb Hatler u Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Scholarships: Sydne Ashford, Ethan Aulwes, Eben Bold, Onnolee Englert-Erickson, Caleb Hatler, Radhika Iyer, Junseo Kim, Vincent Marciano, Beatrice Nisoli, Ben Rees, Miriam Wallstrom u Rynd Scholarship: Ruby Selvage u Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Scholarship: Eben Bold, Caleb Hatler, Jacob Torrez u Lucille McCleskey Scholarship: Amber Cline u Margot Pellette Memorial Scholarship: Andreas Runde u Mountain Elementary PTA Scholarship: Caitlyn Kachelmierer and Lucas Manzanares u New Mexico Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship: Jacob Thompson, Desere Martinez, Jacob Torrez u Northern New Mexico Senior Men’s Golf Association Scholarship: Sydne Ashford, Ethan Aulwes, Rachel Frankle, Caleb Hatler, Radhika Iyer, Junseo Kim, Benjamin Rees, Tristan Semelsberger u Patriot Scholarship: Vincent Maestas u Rotary Service Award: Ruby Selvage ($3,000), Ben Rees ($2,000) u Rotary Great Expecations Award for Solid B Students: Lucio Saiz, Gabriela Baca u Shirley Fries Alumni Scholarship: Amber Cline u Thomas Intrator Scholarship: Ben Rees u Zia Credit Union Merit Scholarship: Nicole Aldaz, Gabriella Baca, Anastasjia Draganic, Desiree Martinez, Kayla Montoya, Ruby Selvage u Veterans of Foreign Wars John D. Gamble Post 8874 Scholarship: Vincent Maestas u Jiffy Lube “What Drives you?” Scholarship: Phillip Martin u National Merit $2500 Scholarship: Matilde Jacobson, Philip Martin, Ben Rees u National Honor Society Scholarship: Ben Rees u Organ Transplant Awareness Scholarship: Hannah Martinez u United States Marine Corp: Zoe Schreiber u U.S. Naval Academy (Prep School): Neil Wilkerson
Nicole Raquel Aldaz Adam Amato youssef Amin Carlsson Oberhansli Archbold Shay Lee Archuleta Cameron Rustle Armstrong Cameron Matthew Art Sydne Fe Ashford Ashley Danielle Atencio Ethan Finn Aulwes Amabilis G. Baca Gabriela Lorena Baca Julian Paul Baier Jordan Grace Bailey Ivan Fedorovich Balakirev Jack Ryan Benner Kurt Michael Benner Daniela Bitetti-Salazar Christopher Ryan Blue Luis Fernando Bojorquez Eben Zakaya-Faith Bold Preston Robert Brown Trevor Lee Brown Alexander Ruslan Bullock Garron Arthur Burgess Alexis Aurora Bustos Aysu Nora Caglar Caleb Reed Cannon Hannah Lynn Carver Alyssa Diane Chacon Dean Christian Chandler Elisa Cirigliano Amber Bethany Cline Sean Bailey Collins Jessica Grace Cooke Elena Cruzita Culin Alexandra Megan Cunningham Lariah Kay Lani Curtis Kyle John Cvinar Aidin Homer Danielson Ryder Clay Davenhall Annika Nicole Davenport Bethany Faith Day Kelsey L. Decker Neivi America Delgado Camryn Rae Dickson Siara Nicole Dietz Ashley Maria Donny Anastasija Draganic Brandan Edward Duran Samuel Felix Duran Shiloh Ann Duran Onnolee Englert Erickson Austin Hunter Estrada Corey James Evans Riana Foley Rachel Katherine Frankle David W. Gao Alize Alexandria Jasmine Garcia Joaquin Jerome Garcia Lucas D. Garcia Mychael Harrison Garcia Daniela Gasparani Diaz Adah Gellis Maxwell Duncan Goettee Samantha Renee Goldberg Anisa Rain Gomez Adrianna Kandie Gonzales Naomi Rae Gonzales Alana Marie Goodwin Thomas Anthony Gordon Marja Cheryl Graham Katelyn Mary Green Diego Alberto Guerrero Patrick Scott Guy Troy Hunter Hammock Emily Christine Hammond Rebekah Renea Harkey Cameron Patrick Harlow Elizabeth Kathleen Harrach Emalie Anne Harris Lauren Elena Harris Caleb Ryan Hatler
Otto Hacker Gentry Hilton John King Michael King Trinity Lopez Maximiño Manzanares Jason Martinez Ava McCombs Marissa Mendoza Lilia Noger-Onstott Joshua Ortiz Espinosa Ana Karel Portillo Alvarez David Prada Ariana Quintana Soleil Revell Angelica Rodriguez
Colin Lucas Hehlen Alisha Cailyn Heikoop Moriah Hein Zoe Jeanne Hemez Nathaniel Ryan Hendren Justin Hickman Kaitlyn Thanh Hill Alexandra Reñe Hinckley Robyn Christiana Hollis Alexander Latchesarov Ionkov Radhika Iyer Matilde Jacobson Andrew James Jankowski Aidan Joshua Jaramillo Jordan Jaramillo Sophia Midori Jeffery Jaden Trent Johnson Brianne Elizabeth Johnston Liam Patrick Johnston Josiah Kye Jones Caitlyn Nicole Kachelmeier Kayla Noa Kennard Mackenzie Rose Kieltyka Junseo Kim Dylan Isaac Klasky Mason Robert Koski Destini Kuropatwinski Rebecca Jean Tianshi Ladino Derek James Laintz Dina A. Lapteva Samantha Maryann Levings Nicole J. Lewis Sophia Li Kaidin Catherine Liming Jacqueline Ann Linn Adam Listwan Isaiah Lance Livermore Andrew H. Lloyd Ashtyn Erika Lopez Miguel N. Lopez Chelsea Marie Andrea Lovato Marie MacInnes Marcos Maestas Serenity Angelique Alannah Maestas Vincent Gabriel Maestas Lucas Manzanares Vincent Antonio Marciano Alexis Monique Marquez Amaya Moseley Martin Isaiah Michael-Kevon Martin Phillip Ivar Martin Desere Marisol Ofilia Martinez Hannah Cristiana Martinez Isabella Adrianna Martinez Madison Catherine Mas Noah Thomas McCabe Wesley McCool Micah Montgomery McCown Ethan Eastwood McCrady Kimberly Chrestine McKinley Amanda Louise Mae McMillan Ryan Ian Anthony McNiel Reyes Edward Serafin Mendez Matthew Paul Mesibov yesenia Rubi Miranda Contreras Kayla LouAnn Montoya Savannah Rai Montoya Prescott Kerry Moore Katirina Rae Mowrer Leander Cruz Murphy Michael Edward Naranjo Martin Forrest Naud Stephanie Joëlle Nielsen Beatrice Nisoli Coen Anthony Noeninckx Kristian Melinda Pacheco Jennifer Nicole Paige Anya Palmer Jenalle Lauren Pana Morgan Elizabeth Parker Kevin Andrew Parkinson Kyler Evan Parkinson Cameron Richard Pearl Kirk Donavan Peterson
Reina Rodriguez Adam Schmidt Felicity Sealy Benjamin Sheffer Benjamin Shelton Sean Shepherd Marisol Solis Elian Strite Benjamin Thorp Savannah Valerio Evaliz Valladares Victoria Varela Miguel Vigil Myles Willis Ashley Zapata Mireles Hongrong Zhong
Madison Carla Peterson Andrei Popa-Simil Donald Mars Poston Neelima Gayatri Prasad LeeAnn Justus Quintana Sean Rau Benjamin W. Rees Cid Joseph Rice Breanna L Rivera Kayden Leon Rivera Michaela Renèe Robertson Arturo Rodriguez Gonzalez Phoenix Dakota Rogers Momoko Rolle Geraldine C. Romero Lily Josephina Romero Ignacio Rougier Kenneth Michael Roybal Ramon Gabriel Roybal Andreas Christian Runde Sarah Michelle Russell Jacob Michael Rutten Eugene Saavedra Wyatt John Saeger Marcello Lucio Saiz Quincee Morgan Sandoval Sydney Autumn Schake Benjamin Jacob Schauer Britta LaRene Schramm Zoe R. Schreiber Ruby Anne Selvage Tristan Lawrence Semelsberger Sara Alicia Shiina Kaoru Shimada Sarah Jayne Shipley Sophia Anne Sivils Niccolo Anselm Snyder Thomas Stepan Isabella Rosemary Stephens Nathaniel J Stephens Ramya Beth Stevens Jack Rowan Stewart Carley Jo Stilwell Corbin Garrett Stratton Joshua Michael Strevell Michaelle Demi Sutton Ryan Maxwell Swart Graem Nile Vermillion Taylor Olivia Taylor Katlyn Rose Terp Perla yamaris Terrazas Jacob Darrell Thompson Joseph M. Thompson Richard T. Thompson III Sonya Marie Torres Jacob Evan Torrez Mykayla Marie Trujillo Hanawalt Alexandra yvette Trujillo Antonio Nestor Trujillo Brandon Christopher Trujillo Jayde Lynne Tucker Elias Elizardo Valdez Francisco Antonio Valdez Theresa Anne Valdiviez Micah Scott Vander Wiel Kamille Nyree Varoz Priyanka Vinaya Velappan Joshua Ryan Vigil Elena Vinogradova Ekaterina Shawn Vinyard Miriam Elizabeth Wallstrom Rebecca Renee Ward Data Dimitri Wenberg Levon Nguyen Wiggins Neil William Wilkerson Henry Rockford Williams Kenneth William Winton Angela Louise Workman
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Pecos High School When I think about the Class of 2018, I think about “ potential. Your potential is not limited to careers. I see
potential as human beings. I see kind, warm, caring and compassionate people. I see people who can truly make a difference in this world. In the words of former Principal Carrillo, remember that PHS stands for Pride, Hustle and Sacrifice. You will need these values to help you navigate the waters ahead. — Simon Miera, principal Valedictorian: Mario Archuleta and Mone Mondragon Salutatorian: Don Rey (Rex) Valencia Senior class officers: Kenneth Tanuz, class president Class flower: Rainbow rose Class motto or quote: “Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for your seat at the head of the table” Class song: “Gonna Know We Were Here” by Jason Aldean Accomplishments in sports: State champions in crosscountry, basketball and cheer. Individual accomplishments of seniors u Mario Archuleta and Christian Anaya received the Southwest Capital Bank Scholarship. u Michael Montano and Destiny Romero received the Luis G. Sanchez scholarship. u Kenneth Tanuz and Tomas Tanuz received the Mora/ San Miguel Electric Scholarship. u Maria Pacheco received the Always Amanda Scholarship. u Destiny Romero and Anahi Dominguez received the Pecos Valley Medical Center Scholarship. u Maria Pacheco and Don Rey (Rex) Valencia received the BJ Gonzales Scholarship. u Carlos Cordova and Tomas Tanuz received the Viles Scholarship. u Christian Anaya and Maria Pacheco received the Golden Panther Scholarship. u Mone Mondragon and Mario Archuleta received the San Miguel Sheriff’s Posse Scholarship.
2018 graduates Christian Anaya Maria Archuleta Mario Archuleta Josue Arreola-Ruiz Johnathan Baca Edel Balderrama Linda Cisneros Flores Carlos Cordova Joshua DeHerrera Anahi Dominguez Andres Flores Sebastien Gomez Nickolaus Gonzales II Melina Herburger Alexandra Hernandez Manuel Hernandez Joseph Jackson Ralph Lopez Christopher Martinez Mone Mondragon Michael Montano Arturo Montes Brianna Morres Robert Orona Maria Pacheco Reyna Perez Chantelle Quintana Destiny Romero Evangelina Romero Samuel Spanarkel Kenneth Tanuz Tomas Tanuz Cristina Trinidad Christopher Trujillo Frankie Valdez Don Rey Valencia Michael Valencia Jacob Varela Kaitlyn Varela Julieanna Vigil Kiana Vigil
New Mexico School for the Deaf “
NMSD wishes each one of our graduating class a fond send-off for a life full of possibility.” Dr. Rosemary Gallegos, superintendent
2018 graduates Vergena Chee Alexandro Lucero Maria “Antonia” Martinez Janell Miller Mariah Martinez Kimberly Sanchez Ty Tahe New Mexico School for the Deaf’s Class of 2018. COURTESY PHOTO
Senior class officers: Vergena Chee (president), Maria “Antonia” Martinez (vice president) and Janell Miller (treasurer/secretary). Class flower: Rose Class motto or quote: “Look forward to your future and never give up.” Class song: “Graduation (Friends Forever)” by Vitamin C Accomplishments in sports: Janell Miller, National Deaf Interscholastic Athletic Association 2016 Division II first team All-American Individual accomplishments of seniors u Vergena Chee: accepted to Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. During NMSD’s Honor Night, received the
Clingenpeel Scholarship, Norrie Bobbs Scholarship, Bandy Scholarship, Benavidez Family Scholarship, NMSD Alumni Association Scholarship, Deaf Senior Citizens of Greater Albuquerque Scholarship, Shanny Mow Memorial Scholarship, Phi Kappa Zeta Outstanding Student Award. u Antonia Martinez: accepted to Pima Community College in Arizona. During NMSD’s Honor Night, received the Norrie Bobbs Scholarship, Shanny Mow Memorial Scholarship and the Bandy Scholarship. u Janell Miller: accepted to Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf in Big Springs, Texas. During NMSD’s Honor Night, received the Norrie Bobbs Scholarship and the Bandy Scholarship.
New Mexico School for the Arts As you head off to your next steps in life, remember this: The “ choices you have made over the past four years have unlocked new
and exciting opportunities and possibilities. Keep doing what you do so well — embrace hard work, embrace things that scare you, embrace creation, embrace feedback, embrace failure, embrace joy — for these are the things that will support you as you build meaningful and fulfilling lives for yourselves. We can’t wait to see what your futures hold!” — Eric Crites, head of school
Friends and family members watch the procession of graduates at the New Mexico School for the Arts commencement ceremony May 22 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. PHOTOS BY LUIS SáNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN
Valedictorian: Lila Baca Salutatorian: Amy Borton Senior class officers: President: Acacia Burnham; student council reps: Myriah Duda and Vincent Versace Class flower: Lily Class song: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen Individual accomplishments of seniors u Lila Baca: University of New Mexico BA-MD, full tuition scholarship and entrance to medical school u Terrance Matthews: Juilliard, full tuition scholarship u Lila Baca, Chloe Hanna and Lex Morris Wright, Century Bank Super Scholars — they scored a 26 or above on their ACT test (or SAT equivalent) and are among the top 10 percent of their graduating class. u Tyra Barela is the recipient of the Davis New Mexico Scholarship. She will attend University of Portland on a full scholarship in the fall. u Amy Borton and Lex Morris Wright were selected as the inaugural Miller Scholars, a distinction awarded each year to two outstanding students in NMSA’s Creative Writing and Literature Program. Notable school-class accomplishments: The NMSA Class of 2018 received $6 million in scholarship and financial assistance offers, breaking all previous NMSA senior class records. Most of the 54 seniors were accepted to a college, university or postsecondary arts training program.
2018 graduates
Graduate Elena Backus y Herrera gets a hug from her friend, Molly Malone, during the New Mexico School for the Arts commencement ceremony.
Graduates toss their caps during the New Mexico School for the Arts commencement ceremony at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center last month.
Grace Alexander Jada Baca Lila Baca Elena Backus y Herrera Tyra Barela Liam Bell Amy Borton Kyla Botsian Acacia Burnham Ruby Diercks Myriah Duda Santana Garcia-Alarid Annmarie Garcia Lily Garcia Kaeleigh Glazner Ashley Gonzales Cerilia Green Chloe Hanna Divara Harper Tess Henegan Jane Henry Magdalena Jablonski Ameliah Jaramillo-Ortega Isabella Kellum Aidan Langley Trinity Lara John Mamula
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Tenzin Marco-Taylor Terrance Matthews Keenan McDonald Sofia Mejias Archibald Marisa Mier Spencer Mobbs Lilia Morris-Wright Tallulah Nepstad Domenica Nieto Tiana Paras Maya Pena Liliana Penny Rebeccah Peshlakai Julianna Piechowicz Monteiro Emily Quintana Jaden Rivers Marika Sayers Thandiwe Seagraves Cesca-Maria Segarra Ethan Shillaker Brooklynn Sullivan-Seebeck Sally Tennant Carolina Trujillo Vincent Versace Amaica Webb Alana Williams Leathia Jordan Williams
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Santa Fe Indian School “
Our seniors not only made history as the largest SFIS graduating class to date, they made a difference in their school and home communities by creative action that has influenced the minds and hearts of our leaders. They are truly making a positive impact on our world.” — Roy Herrera, superintendent, and Faith Rosetta, high school principal Valedictorian: Sunshine Eaton, Tesuque Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Salutatorian: Angelia Manuelito, Acoma Pueblo Senior class officers: Sunshine Eaton, president; Shanikia Waikaniwa, vice-president; Angelia Manuelito; Shauntel Riley Class flower: White Rose Class motto or quote: “Our lives are before us, our past is behind us, but our memories are forever with us.” Anonymous Class song: “I Believe” by Yolanda Adams Individual accomplishments of seniors: u Raheem Alonzo, NMSU “1888” Scholarship u Lauren Bekis, NMHU Dean’s Scholar u Cameron Cata, Santa Fe PFLAG Scholarship u Kiva Chavez, St. John’s College Dean’s Award u Sunshine Eaton, Bowdoin College Scholarship, Bowdoin Chamberlain Scholar u Joylyn Garcia, NMSU “A” Mountain Scholarship u Danielle Jackson, Fort Lewis Native American Scholarship u Elizabeth Lucero, NMSU “A” Mountain Scholarship u Alec Lee, Northeastern University “Torch” Scholarship u Taylor Lucero, New Mexico Davis Scholars u Thomas Lucero, University of Arizona Scholar u Angelia Manuelito, Pueblo of Acoma Scholarship u Matthew Morgan, Navajo Nation Scholar u Jordan Moya, Cornell College Track & Field Scholarship u Iesha Pacheco, Johnson and Wales University Scholarship, LANL Foundation Scholarship, Culinary Institute Scholarship u Marita Pacheco, NMSU Crimson Scholarship u Marc Riley, Culinary Institute Scholarship u Shauntel Riley, University of Arizona Excellence Scholarship u Cassandra Salazar, St. John’s College Dean’s Award, Colorado State Academic Excellence, St. John’s College Academic Excellence u Jacquline Sanchez, San Felipe Pueblo Scholarship u Arianna Trujillo, UNM Bridge, New Mexico Lottery Success Scholarship Class accomplishments and recognition: u $1.27 million in scholarships. u 40 universities and colleges offered admissions, including Columbia University, St. John’s College, Pitzer College, University of Michigan, Penn State University, Dartmouth College, University of California, Berkeley, New Mexico Highlands University, University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University. u 80 percent of graduates entering post-secondary education. u 97.5 percent graduation rate, four-year cohort rate. u 93 percent 12th-grade attendance rate.
2018 graduates Drucilla Jeanelle Aguilar Joseph Elliott Aguilar Jude A. Aguilar Alex Daymeon Aguino Stephanie G. Aguino Raven Longwolf Alcott Raheem E. Alonzo Rayann Bernadette Analla Thomas Ray Becenti Lauryn Rae Bekise Joseph Raymond Bird Kimberly Alexis Ann Blake Brennan Coby Calabaza Michael Robert Cammarata Daretia Alane Candelaria Kelsey James Candelaria Kurt O. Candelaria Cameron Casey Cata Joey Armand Chavarillo
Joely Anna Chavarria Kiva Red Bear Chavez Zachary David Thomas Chavez Logan Christopher ChevarilloTenorio Anissa Denise Cordova Kayla NieKaya Coriz Quinten Tyler Coriz Antonio Lance DeDios Joseph Anthony Duran Sunshine Eaton Lei Taylor May Esquibel Ian Tanner Fender Tiffany Lia Taylor Fragua Donavan Allen Frenier Jarren Wyatt William Frenier Adrian Lorenzo Garcia Alexis Fenae Garcia Angele L. Garcia Camron James Garcia Jamain Aundre Garcia
ABOVE: Zachary David Thomas Chavez of San Felipe Pueblo, celebrates as he prepares to receive his diploma May 25 at the Santa Fe Indian School graduation.
LEFT: Sunshine Eaton, Tesuque/Jicarilla Apache, valedictorian of Santa Fe Indian School’s Class of 2018, addresses the audience during the ceremony. Jaquan Kinsley Garcia Joylyn April Garcia Rylan Garcia Kodie Jean Glascock Skanahwati Gray Abraham Herrera Jasper Lynn Hokeah Tolaska Hunts Along Danielle E. Jackson Ben Antonio Johnson Damon Jay Latoma Alec Blaine Lee Raymond Gehard Lovato Twylastar K. Luarkie Christopher Joseph Lucero Elizabeth Kathlin Lucero Keeshawn Lawrence Lucero Miranda Nicole Jade Lucero Taylor Rose Lucero Thomas Alan Lucero Angelia Valentine Manuelito
Española Valley High School 2018 graduates Alyssa A. Aguilar Scott A. Alexander Sonya Almeida Lizeth G. Anaya Angel D. Apodaca Brittney L. Archuleta James J. Archuleta Julian N. Archuleta Michael A. Archuleta Carlos Arras Maria F. Arriaga Christopher Atencio Brianna Baca Taylor Balkey Teddy J. Barela Michael K. Baros Sarah L. Blea Jezika S. Borrego Angelee H. Bustos Brandon M. Bustos Nicholas J. Bustos Ben A. C De Baca Alexis D. Canales Jairo J. Castillo Harley M. Chavez Jose A. Chavira Grijalva Anival Cobb Destiny F. Colombe Phylisha N. Cordova
Noah N. Coriz Christina G. Crim Anahi A. Cuevas Deantrae Curtis Ashley R. Delvo Kayla M. DeVargas Tiffany A. Duran Jennifer Enriquez Madrid Jacqueline Erives Angelica F. Espinoza Christian R. Fernandez Danika A. Fernandez Danny Fernandez Uriel Fernandez Rique N. Fernandez Gabriellla A. Fields Leticia Gallegos Marcos J. Gallegos Steven L. Gallegos Aaron J. Garcia Alexia J. Garcia Andres E. Garcia Daylon J. Garcia Destiny A. Garcia Dylan D. Garcia Isaiah J. Garcia Jayden J. Garcia Samuel Garde Jolene S. Garduno Joshua Garduno Lorenzo I. Gasca
Samantha M. Gasca Guillian M. Germino Guillmer R. Germino Elena M. Gonzales Mia P. Gonzales Angel I. Gonzalez Martin A. Gracia Elier Granillo Markus J. Griego Phillip A. Grubbs Nicholas M. Gurule Emily Gutierrez Fidel Gutierrez Shyanne A. Gutierrez Judith Hernandez Kha’Lil I. Hernandez Gabriel A. Herrera Joel A. Herrera Julian I. Herrera Lucas M. Herrera Michael J. Heydorn Alejandra Jaramillo Andrea M. Loibl Joshua M. Lopez Moritz Lopez Tomas R. Lopez Anthony Lovato Ian J. Lovato Martin A. Lozano Dominique M. Lucero Brandon J. Lujan
Vanessa Talayah Mariano Lennox Anthony Lewis Martinez Lien James Martinez Chyna Lyrik Meza Russell Lawrence Mike Destiny Montoya Ashwan J. Moquino Matthew Charles Morgan Dominik Anthony Javery Morning Dove Jordan Cailey Moya Mikhala Kaitlin Murphy-Clah Nicholas P. Naranjo Kurtis Alan Ortiz Quiana Wynter Rhaye Ortiz Shannon Megan Ortiz Iesha Jade Pacheco Marita A. Pacheco Dylan R. Padilla Darren J. Phillips Franchesca Mary Pino
Jerian Lucas Pino Coby Joshua Quintana Dominique Alisia Gianna Quintana Haleigh Brenna Quintana Timothy Brad Quintana Jalyn J. Ray Marc Anthony Riley Shauntel Nicole Riley Teya Ruben Cassandra Julie Salazar Erik S. Salter Brandi Renae Sanchez Jacqueline Nicole Sanchez Jayson Antonio Sanchez Valentino Steffon Sanchez Vance Jared Sanchez Cheyanne Alexandra Lourdes Sando Keith Loren Sandoval Tyrese Myron Shije Sierra Marie Shoals
Arlana Skye Star-Tenorio Asia Clare Suazo Dylon Lee Suina Jacobi T. Tenorio Jaron Casey Tenorio Jayven Joshua Tenorio Kayla Jeanette Tenorio Lurita Michelle Tenorio Raenetta Tishawna Tenorio Xavier Dominic Tenorio Janessa Patrice Trancosa Ariana Trujillo Cherilyn Rose Valencia Ladretta Danice Valencia Xavier Nathaniel Valencia Shanikia Lana Waikaniwa Savannah Dean Wright Harmony Rianne Yazzie Emiliano Eugene Loren Yepa Tyra Lenee Yepa
“ Best of luck to the graduating class of 2018!” — Robert Archuleta, principal
Valedictorians: JP Sena and Leah Lujan Salutatorian: Theresa Lujan Senior class officers: Jenae Ortiz, Leah Lujan, Alyssa Salazar Class flower: White gerbera daisy Class motto or quote: “You’re off to great places, today is your day, your mountain is waiting so get on your way.” Dr. Seuss Class song: ” Laughed Until We Cried” by Jason Aldean Brandon Z. Lujan Leah Lujan Therese Lujan Kaitlynn A. Madrid Amaya Maestas Maurissa C. Maestas Sherri A. Maestas Sebastian S. Magallanes Seantae D. Marchello Stevannah Y. Marquez Aleah F. Martinez Alejandro J. Martinez Amberly M. Martinez Aneisa R. Martinez Angel D. Martinez Angellica M. Martinez Autum A. Martinez Cameron N. Martinez Cheyanne Martinez Dively Martinez Dominique E. Martinez Jada N. Martinez Jared I. Martinez Joshua E. Martinez Marissa Martinez Marrinna Martinez Michaelray R. Martinez Nathaniel Martinez Nicolas B. Martinez Richard J. Martinez Shawn J. Martinez
Victoria C. Martinez Anna L. Mascarenas Antonio L. Medina Karen Y. Montiel Calderon Daniel R. Montoya Fabian L. Montoya Juan Diego A. Montoya Juan L. Montoya Brandom A. Moreno Jesus A. Moreno Samuel E. Moreno Esmeralda L. Munoz Roman R. Navarro Brian A. Nunez Luis Ochoa Janett J. Orozco Briana M. Ortega Tomas Ortega Dean V. Ortiz Jenae D. Ortiz Shantel E. Pacheco Andrew R. Padilla Krista Padilla Reina Padilla Beatrice K. Pena Pollard, Justin J. Lorena L. Ponce De Leon Ashly A. Ponce Erika Y. Quezada Gladys G. Ramirez Legarda Maricella R. Ramirez
Class accomplishments: Award-winning NJROTC program recognized at the state and national levels annually Accomplishments in sports: State runner-up in boys basketball Individual accomplishments of seniors u Four students earned Bilingual Seals on their diplomas: David Santana, Erika Quezda, Mariano Rodriguez and Damain Tapia (first in New Mexico to receive a seal for a Native language in Tewa). u Academic All American, Division 5A: JP Sena
Veronica M. Ramirez Alexa S. Reyes Adriana Rico Jose A. Rivera Maria D. Rodriguez Mariano Rodriguez Andrea L. Romero Brandon D. Romero Christian F. Romero Crystal K. Romero Kevin J. Romero Meryssa J. Romero Azaziah Salazar Dale J. Salazar Delilah A. Salazar Destiny M. Salazar Rebbecca R. Salazar Marcos I. Salazar-Pena Oscar C. Salgado Aaron A. Salinas Terrazas Alex J. Sanchez Jonathan C. Sanchez Letisha K. Sanchez Ravin C. Sandoval-Gurule David A. Santana Joseph P. Sena Derrick J. Serrano Bethany R. Solano Wendy P. Soto De La Cruz Damien D. Tapia Janae Terrazas
Natalie Torres Alexis Torresdey Gerald L. Torrez Jr. Aaliyah D. Trujillo Alicia N. Trujillo Faith H. Trujillo Genoveva S. Trujillo Isaiah J. Trujillo Matthew G. Trujillo Sarah B. Trujillo Veronica B. Trujillo Vinz M. Trujillo Alyssa Ulibarri Angelyn I. Valdez Jeanelle J. Valdez Samantha D. Valdez Samantha L. Valdez Isaiah L. Valencia Marcos E. ValenzuelaMiranda Luis Vega Damian E. Velasquez Santana S. Vialpando Heather A. Vigil Isaiah A. Vigil, Nicolette E. Vigil Shontelle M. Vigil Cutter L. Wheeler Daniel L. Zelic
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Pojoaque Valley High School “
Congratulations to the Pojoaque Valley High School Class of 2018. Your perseverance, hard work and dedication saw you through, so let it continue to drive you in meeting all of your future goals. Welcome to the Pojoaque Valley School group of alumni.” — Jennifer Baca, principal
ABOVE: Hunter Naranjo delivers a traditional Native American blessing in the Tewa language before the commencement ceremony.
LEFT: Susan Quintana watches as her son, Matthew Quintana, gives his salutatorian speech.
Avery Torrez walks into the graduation ceremony at Pojoaque Valley High School last month.
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2018 graduates Shaun Abeyta Michael Aguilar Daisy Andujo Luis Antillon LeeAndra Apodaca Dallas Archibald Chloe Archuleta Melissa Arevalo Amalia Armendarez Nicholas Atencio Sarah Baca Chavez Reyna Baca Antoinette Barela Jayro Carrera Dylan Castillo Kaleb Charley Aubrey Chavez Michael Ciddio Bianca Cole Aaron Cuellar Rachel Dodd Adrian Dominguez Ayana Espinosa Esteban Figueroa Celina Gallegos Christina Gallegos Daniel Gallegos Louis Gallegos
Maya Gallegos James Garcia Jose Garcia Seth Garcia Shaniah Garcia Antonio Gomez Ivory Gonzales Mariposa Gonzales Vanessa Gonzales Jade Gonzales-Rivera Cynthia Grant Matthew Gutierrez Jon Paul Hanika Berenice Hernandez Nathaniel Herrera Christian Hill Kaylene Jacquez Jawendjige Janis Danielle Jimenez Derrick Knight Kaitlyn Koller Colton Law Catherine Lopez Hope Lopez Rosa Lopez Analisa Lovato Ashlee Lovato D’Andrea Love Joy Benjamin Lujan Miguel Lujan
Isaiah Maestas Maria Mares Alexandra Martinez Ashlynn Martinez Destiny Martinez Dominique Martinez Erin Martinez Jerick Martinez Jesiah Martinez Kevin Martinez Madelyn Martinez Matthew Martinez Nicholas Martinez Nicolette Martinez RayAnn Martinez Sterlin Martinez Estefania MendozaBeltran Lesley Mendoza-Beltran Kristy Miera Orlando Miera Michael Molina Irell Montalvo Ashlee Montoya Jayden Montoya Jeret Montoya Trisdan Mountain Giovanni Munoz Hunter Naranjo Louis Naranjo
Martin Olvera Sergio Olvera Jose Ortega Aaron Ortiz Hailey Ortiz Joshua Ortiz Valerie Ortiz Amos Pacheco DeAndre Pacheco Sabrina Pacheco Marelessis Palomino Sierra Paniagua Daniel Parra Jenifer Parra Brittany Pena Diego Perez Raylynn Pino Brandy Powers-Baca Consuelo Quintana Katelyn Quintana Matthew Quintana Miquela Quintana David Rodriguez Amanda Romero Ezekiel Romero Kyle Romero Isaac Roybal Joshua Roybal Maclovia Roybal Jasmine Samayoa
Alicia Sanchez Joanna Sanchez Lanz Sanchez Matthew Sanchez Mario Santistevan Kristina Sena Horacio Simental Mia Speckled Rock Miguel Sustaita Mariah Sweeney-Naranjo Dominic Tafoya Shania Thronas Avery Torrez Josue Ulloa Maiko Ulloa Gabriella Valdez Cesar Valdez-Xuruc Cindy Vazquez Adrian Vigil Angelo Vigil Damion Vigil Derrick Vigil Ernie Vigil Denisha Vigil-Lopez Anyssa Villalovos Justin Youvella Gildardo Zavala Guadalupe Zavala
Valedictorian: Mariposa Gonzales Salutatorian: Matthew Quintana Senior class officers: Chloe Archuleta, president; Mario Santistevan, vice president; Lanz Sanchez, treasurer; Denisha Vigil Lopez, secretary Class flower: Sunflower Class motto or quote: “Together we have experienced life. Separately we will pursue our dreams. Forever our memories will remain” — Unknown Class song: “On Top of The World” by Imagine Dragons Accomplishments in sports u Michael Aguilar, first team all-district football u Dallas Archibald, all-district cross-country u Michael Ciddio, first team all district football u Aaron Cuellar, honorable mention all-district soccer u Mariposa Gonzales, honorable mention all-district soccer u Kaylene Jacquez, first team all district softball and 4A softball North AllStar u Hope Lopez, second team all-district soccer u Analisa Lovato, first team all-district volleyball, 4A north volleyball AllStar, first team all-district softball and 4A softball north All-Star u Benjamin Lujan, first team all-district football and 4A north football AllStar u Sterlin Martinez, first team all-district football u Hailey Ortiz, first team all-district softball u Consuelo Quintana, all-district cross country u Dominic Roybal, first team all-district baseball u Joshua Roybal, fourth place, state wrestling championships u Mario Santistevan, all-district cross-country and all Harrier at state crosscountry meet u Shania Thronas, 4A north basketball All-Star u Avery Torrez, first team all-district basketball and cross-country u Anyssa Villalovos, honorable mention all district soccer Individual accomplishments of seniors u Graduating band seniors: Rachel Dodd, Maria Mares, Jerick Martinez, Ashlee Lovato, Josue Ulloa, Orlando Miera, Jose Ortega, Miguel Lujan, Cesar Xuruc-Valdez, Maclovia Roybal, Brandy Powers-Baca, Maya Gallegos u Two seniors, Maria Mares on clarinet and Miguel Lujan on tuba, were selected by audition to perform in the District 4 Honor Band Festival. They performed with 138 other students from around Northern New Mexico. u Graduating Link Crew seniors: Chloe Archuleta, Rachel Dodd, Louis Gallegos, Maria Mares, Destiny Martinez, Jesiah Martinez, Kristy Miera, Josh Ortiz, Matthew Quintana, Consuelo Quintana, Lanz Sanchez, Mario Santistevan, Mia Speckled Rock, Shania Thronas, Avery Torrez, Denisha Vigil-Lopez u Emerald Scholars (students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better): Dallas Y. Archibald, Chloe O. Archuleta, Bianca J. Cole, Rachel A. Dodd, Maya Gallegos, Mariposa Gonzales, Jawendjige N. Janis, Hope M. Lopez, Estefania Mendoza-Beltran, Marelessis Palomino, Consuelo Quintana, Katelyn S. Quintana, Matthew D. Quintana, Matthew J. Sanchez, Mario P. Santistevan, Mia A. Speckled Rock, Avery J. Torrez, Adrian Vigil u Library Club: Ezekiel Romero, president; Josh Ortiz, vice president
LEFT: Ki CooleyWinters’s godfather, Roger Margulies, and aunt, Lynne Baker, celebrate his graduation from Desert Academy on Thursday.
Desert Academy
BOTTOM LEFT: Natalie Longmire-Kulis attends the postgraduation reception at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.
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Congratulations to the Desert Academy Class of 2018. This graduating class represents the best of Desert Academy; you are internationally minded, academically strong and highly empathic. Simply put, you are global citizens with Santa Fe hearts. We wish you the best of luck on the next stages of your miraculous journeys.” — Yann Lussiez, head of school Valedictorian: Emily Buxengaard Salutatorian: Natalie Longmire-Kulis Senior class officers: Natalie Longmire-Kulis, student council president; senior council members: Emily Buxengaard, Noah Gabor, Andrei Blanton, and Kate Motola Class motto or quote: “Do it you won’t” Class song: “8TEEN” by Khalid Class memory: A legendary senior prank that included but was not limited to: TPing the school, moving all the desks outside and inflating a bouncy castle indoors. Accomplishments in sports u Volleyball: State qualifiers for three consecutive years. First in division for two years. u Track: Numerous state qualifiers all four years of high school. Ranked in top five relay teams in state for three years. u Basketball: State qualifiers (2016-17), first team all-district qualifiers u Soccer: All-district qualifiers for three consecutive years Individual accomplishments of seniors u Noa Cooley-Winters: Second place in philosophy for John Locke Institute international essay contest (only American to win), has own band (Wet Mopp), all-state choir for three years. u Cassidy Logan: First and Second: Training Level Test One and Two and First Level Test One and Two at Fiesta de Dressage in Flagstaff, Ariz. u Natalie Longmire-Kulis: Coca-Cola Scholar, founder of Assistance Dogs of the West for Teen Court, second team All District girls soccer (2018) u Sal Brandi did an internship last summer with the National Center for Genome Research. u Max Krien: All-state choir for three years
u Bea Lowe: All-state orchestra in violin all four years. Also placed third in long jump, and second in 1,000M hurdles in state championships in 2015 — and 30th in nationals for long jump. In 2016, she was the state champion in long jump and 300M hurdles (and set the state record). She also competed in the American Open for weightlifting in 2017 and took home a bronze medal. She holds six different New Mexico state records in weightlifting. u Damián Browne: First team all-district basketball (2018) u Rowan Brown: Leadership training at Camp Lake Hubert. National Outdoor Leadership School training. u Isabelle Jefferis: Participated in Memorial Hermann Cancer Hospital Program u Noah Gabor: Studied abroad in Costa Rica for a semester. Also, only high school student on tour with Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor last summer. Head coordinator of Green Highway — nonprofit education and outreach for the tour. u Lili Dale: Artwork in and curator of an exhibition at SITE Santa Fe u Emily Buxengaard: Competed in the National Speech & Debate Championships for three years. All-state choir in 10th grade. u Carmen Chamorro Mano: Won a prestigious scholarship in a national competition in Spain to attend school in the United States. We’re so glad she stayed two years to graduate with us. u Lily Nathanson: represented Santa Fe at the statewide Teen Court meeting for three years. u Mia Carswell: All-district volleyball honorable mention. Class accomplishments and recognition: Members of the Class of 2018, including Damian Browne and Lily Elsbrock, competed in the statewide 48-Hour Film Festival each year, and in the summer of 2016 they won three awards against the mostly adult teams.
BELOW: Bea Lowe plays violin during a vocal performance of ‘Hallelujah’ at the Desert Academy graduation on Thursday. PHOTOS BY OLIVIA HARLOW THE NEW MEXICAN
2018 graduates Andrei Blanton Salvador Brandi Rowan Brown Damian Browne Emily Buxengaard
Mia Carswell Carmen Chamorro Mano Noa Cooley-Winters Liliana Dale Lily Elsbrock Kelly Feldman
Alejandro Fernandez Y Mora Noah Gabor Elias Geisler Kate Graham Henry Howell Isabelle Jefferis
Max Krien Cassidy Logan Natalie Longmire-Kulis Beatrice Lowe Hannah Manoff Kathryn Motola
Lillian Nathanson Leo O’Connell Hailee Scarborough Kailer Taishoff Rose Valenzuela
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Santa Fe Prep “
To the Class of 2018: Your impact on this school and the broader Santa Fe community has been profound. Keep it up and best wishes!” — Jim Leonard, head of school Class valedictorian: Sydney Pope Senior class commencement speaker: Roxy Roffer Senior class officers: Elliott Thornburg and Nathan Hayes-Rich Senior student council members: Sydney Pope, Wyatt Merians, Teslin Ishee, Julia Brock Senior peer mentors: Ariane Talou, Miyuki Matthews, Wilfido Mendez, Giovanni Lozoya, Kate Schiliro, Teslin Ishee Accomplishments in sports u State champions: Boys swimming and diving, girls lacrosse, girls track and field, girls 100 hurdles (track), girls triple jump (track), boys high jump (track), boys triple jump (track) u State runner–up: Girls swimming and diving u District champions: Girls soccer (undefeated), boys basketball, girls lacrosse (undefeated), boys track and field, girls track and field u District runner-up: Boys soccer, girls volleyball, girls swimming and diving, girls tennis u Stephanie Coppola: District coach of the year (girls soccer) u Nicki Perillo: First team All-District (soccer), co-district player of the year (soccer) u Harrison Trainor: First team All-District (soccer) u Trevor Wilson: First team All-District (soccer) u Ariane Talou: First team All-District (soccer) u Teslin Ishee: First team All-District (Volleyball), North/ South All Star (Volleyball) u Samantha Wilson: First team All-District (Volleyball), North/South All Star (Volleyball) u Victor Rios: North/South All Star (Basketball) u Senior Scholar Athletes: Henry Barliant, Julia Brock, Isabella Child, Justice Colfax, Ariana Debevec, Selma Flint, Teslin Ishee, Van Leeson, Francesca Maestas, Harrison Miller, Sydney Pope, Kate Schiliro, Landon Tafoya, Ariane Talou, Harrison Trainor, Samantha Wilson, Trevor Wilson Individual accomplishments of seniors u National Merit finalists: Benton Lehman, Joseph Murray, Van Leeson, Landon Tafoya, Nathan Hayes-Rich u National Hispanic Scholars: Sofia Bomse, Landon Tafoya, Abelino Fernandez-Leger, Sarbjot Jessop u Cum Laude Society members: Sydney Pope, Nathan Hayes-Rich, Teslin Ishee, Julia Brock, Giacomo Coppola, Joseph Murray, Laurel McIntyre, Ariane Talou, Landon Tafoya, Lucy Hastings, Selah Winston u Spirit of Santa Fe Prep Award: Giacomo Coppola u Elrington Award: Sydney Pope u Blue Griffin Award: Matias Ceccarelli u Robert W. Kurth Humanities Award: Lucy Hastings u Dougharty Book & Travel Award: Hunter Merriman u Anita Ginocchio Award: Francesca Maestas u Senior STEM Award: Laurel McIntyre u Senior Language Award: Sofia Bomse u SFNM | Century Bank Super Scholars: Sydney Pope, Nathan Hayes-Rich, Laurel McIntyre, Teslin Ishee, Giacomo Coppola u LANL Foundation Gold Scholar: Selah Winston u LANL Foundation Bronze Scholar: Julia Brock, Nathan Hayes-Rich, Teslin Ishee, Laurel McIntyre, Wyatt Merians, Landon Tafoya u LANL Leadership Scholar: Sarbjot Jessop Notable class accomplishments u Average SAT score is 1330 out of 1600 u Average ACT score is 29, placing the class average in the 93rd percentile nationally Class of 2018 college matriculation American University, Arizona State University, Barnard College, Bates College, Beloit College, Brown University, Bryn Mawr College, Carleton College, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College (3), Colorado College (6), Colorado State University, Denison University, Eastern Florida State College, Gettysburg College, Loyola Marymount University, Macalester College, New York University (2), Northwestern University, Occidental College, Pitzer College (2), Santa Clara University, Sarah Lawrence College, Scripps College, Seattle University, SMU (2), St. Olaf, Stevens Institute of Technology, George Washington University (2), University of MontanaMissoula, Tulane University (2), UC Davis, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, University of New Mexico (2), University of Portland, University of Puget Sound (2), University of Redlands, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Washington University in St. Louis, Williams College u 69 percent of all college applications were accepted. u 78 percent of all early decision college applications were accepted. u 75 percent of the class was awarded merit or needbased scholarships for college; $33,444 is the average grant awarded per student/per year at the school each chose to attend.
Olivia Lenfestey, 19, left, and Franny O’Byrne, 21, hold signs with their friend Peter Borden’s face as his name gets called during the Santa Fe Prep graduation Friday. PHOTOS BY LUIS SáNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN
Chris Ishee, left, dabs with his daughter, Teslin Ishee, 18, after she collected her diploma at the Santa Fe Prep graduation.
2018 graduates Michael Arden Allison Pema Baldwin Henry Isaac Barliant Madeleine Sophie Bennett Tyler Axelrod Sofia Romero Bomse Peter Hendrick Borden Julia Valentin Brock Matias Felice Ceccarelli Zoe Helena Chandler Isabella Wegner Child Justice Logan Colfax Giacomo C. Coppola
Academy at Larragoite “
It is with true admiration that I wish each graduate the finest and brightest opportunities that life has to offer. As you enter your new journey, please always remember: Tomorrow is a blank page, just waiting to be filled with your dreams. … All you have to do is be yourself and live the story of your own unique life. Be proud. Be confident. And most of all be happy. Congratulations graduates and continue to shine!” — Dr. Cynthia L. Sanchez, principal Senior class officers for “Academy Times”: Desiree Leann Abney, Marcos Christopher Acuna, Estevan Isaiah Castellano, Christopher William Garcia, Renee Isabel Miller, Adrianna Justine Roybal, Jonathan William Singh and Nicholas Andrew Trujillo Class flower: Rose Class motto or quote: “Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again. Go on, take on this whole world.” — Tim McGraw Class song: “Congratulations” by Post Malone Accomplishments for extracurricular groups u AVID Leadership Team: Desiree Leann Abney, Marcos Christopher Acuna, Estevan Isaiah Castellano, Nathan Garza, Renee Isabel Miller, Adrianna Justine Roybal and Nicholas Andrew Trujillo u RoboWave International Team: Nathan Garza, Aliyah Roybal, Jonathan William Singh and Michael David Vigil Individual accomplishments of seniors u Marcos Christopher Acuna, Academic Excellence in AVID u Estevan Isaiah Castellano, Every Day Matters Attendance Award u Nathan Garza, Academic Excellence in S.T.E.A.M. u Victor Manuel Rivera Martinez, Principal Excellence for Citizenship u Renee Isabel Miller, Academic Excellence in Physical Education and Social Studies u Jonathan William Singh, Academic Excellence in Math and Science u Nicholas Andrew Trujillo, Youth Leadership Excellence u Michael David Vigil, Principal Excellence for Citizenship u Angelica Jeanette Villalobos, Law Camp Program
Aidan Daly Ariana Nicole Debevec Emma Marie Ehlers Abelino Amado Diego Fernàndez Leger Cameron Fjeldsted Mathis Selma Flint Ayden O’Ryan Flynn Cole Richard Gartner Gabriel Joseph Green Lucy Jane Hastings Nathan Gerald Hayes-Rich Cypress Martin Hayunga Teslin Zarafa Ishee Sarbjot Zachery Jessop
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2018 graduates Desiree Leann Abney*+ Marcos Christopher Acuna* Cristin Alyssa Anaya Estevan Isaiah Castellano* Christopher William Garcia Nathan Garza*+ Jaye James Gass Ethan Blue Gabriel Guillen Miranda Jennifer Gutierrez-Reichard Manuel Sevastian Hernandez Damion Jose Lucio Tara Lucio Cody Isaac Martinez Renee Isabel Miller*+ Alejandro Martin Montijo Gomez Kaylee Marie Mullings+ Gerardo Andres Orduna + Angelina Nicole Quintana Kameron Jude Quintana Justin Ray Raimer Victor Manuel Rivera Martinez Adrianna Justine Roybal*+ Jonathan William Singh Santiago Tomas Sisneros Jesus Talavera Gonzalez Leticia Tiscareno Arizmendi Nicholas Andrew Trujillo* Raelyn Renee Vallejo Manuel A. Vaquero Umana Michael David Vigil+ Angelica Jeanette Villalobos Joceline Quinones Villegas *AVID Participant + Graduating a year early
Roxanne Roffer Adriana Maria Sanchez Caitlin Teare Schiliro Clara Luz Sena-Gersh Saul Anthony Shukman Reilly Hope Stranahan Sarah Dong-Lian Moldaw Sze Landon Reese Tafoya Ariane Elaine Talou Elliott Thornburg Harrison Matthew O’Dean Trainor Hailey Abigail Tyra Samantha Diana Wilson Trevor Wilson Selah Mae Winston
Riley Samuel Kinlaw Van Leeson Benton James Lehman Giovanni Lozoya Acosta Francesca Alicia Maestas Miyuki Brianna Matthews Laurel Simone McIntyre Wilfido Mendez, Jr. Wyatt Colton Merians Hunter Davis Merriman Harrison Miller Joseph Sullivan Murray Nicholas Gibson Perillo Sydney Goodman Pope Victor Rios Guevara
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Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need! Congratulations graduates and may all your dreams come true!” —Dr. Cynthia L. Sanchez, principal
Academy at Larragoite students on graduation day last month.
Class flower: Rose Class motto or quote: “Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again. Go on, take on this whole world.” — Tim McGraw Class song: “Congratulations” by Post Malone Class accomplishments: Largest graduating class at Engage Santa Fe — 21 students
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Engage Santa Fe students on graduation day last month. COURTESY PHOTOS
Brayan Baca Moreno Jesus Gabriel Castro Diego Alberto Delgado Ruiz Valerie D. Delgado Denise Pamela Gallegos Ruiz Luis Javier Guzman Briones Samantha Shelly Jones Aldrid Lucia Lopez Santos Elide Yajaira Madera Cano Carlos Alejandro Madrid Perez Brandon L. Nieto Habram Ulises Ornelas Albert Ermolao Padilla Javier Manuel Pena Melissa Ruiz Estrella Lucero Sanchez Sontanna Adelina Sanchez Miquella Leanne Tafoya Sabrina Mariah Ambrosia Trujillo Kathy Carina Velasquez Nunez Raul Moises Zuniga
Sunday, June 3, 2018 SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN CLASS OF 2018 13 Valedictorian: Astrid Giblin Salutatorian: Eva Canby Senior class officers: Quinn Basso, president; Francisco Vazquez Baur, vice president; David Mignardot, treasurer; John Anderson, secretary Class flower: Sunflower Class motto or quote: “I LOVE St. Mike’s.” Class song: “Congratulations” by Post Malone Accomplishments in sports/activities u Choral Arts Society: State runner-up u Valeria de lira Richards: All State Mixed Chorus u Megan Burnham, Cristina Morrison: All State Treble Chorus u Pony Express: National champs, state champs u Cheer: State runner-up u Baseball: Sean Johnson-Latham, All District u Girls tennis: Kyra Chavez and Kayli Nordby, North/South All Stars u Boys Basketball: Antonio Gabaldon, All District, North/South All Star u Swimming: Jacqueline Hay, 2nd in district 100M backstroke, state qualifier u Wrestling: Dominic Smith, district champ, state runner-up. Sam Baca, district champ, state runner-up u Football: District champs; All District: Antonio Gabaldon, Joey Fernandez, Shawn Roybal, Miguel Montoya, Miguel Arellano, Israel Chavez, Jeremiah Jacquez, Estevan Archuleta C de Baca; First team All State: Joey Fernandez, Jeremiah Jacquez u Volleyball: Alyssa Sandoval, All District; Sierra Moya, North/South All Star Game u Girls golf: District champs, state champs u Boys track: Third place, 4-x-200M state champs u Girls track: Lauren Chafins, 400M state champ u Boys soccer: Wyatt Hoyle, first team All District u Girls soccer: Kylee Marcus, Maya Chavez, Tianna Baca, first team All District; Megan Burnham, honorable mention All District; Maya Chavez, district Player of the Year, first team All State; Tianna Baca, second team All State; Megan Burnham and Kylee Marcus, honorable mention All State u Seniors going on to play collegiate athletics: Dominic Smith, Kansas Tech (wrestling); Jodi Gormley, Knox College (women’s basketball); Lauren Naranjo, New Mexico State (coed cheerleading); Lauren Chafins, University of New Mexico (track); Jonah Baca, Highlands University (baseball) Individual accomplishments of seniors u Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Senior Portfolio Award: Karissa Baca u Charles Cocoa Maxwell Jr. Memorial Scholarship Recipients (This scholarship is available to all students in Santa Fe at any high school. Each recipient received $2,400): Lauren Naranjo, Lauren Chafins u Lasallian Provincial Award: Monique Lopez, Thomas Serrano u Greer Garson Scholarship Recipients in the Arts: Megan Burnham, University of Denver Lamont School of Music; Cristina Morrison, Boston University Kilachand Honors College; Valeria de Lira Richards, University of New Mexico; Karissa Baca, John Paul the Great Catholic University; Kevin Furry, Savannah College of Art and Design u Century Bank Super Scholars: Astrid Giblin, Duke; Cristina Morrison, Boston University, Kilachand Honors College; Eva Canby, Northern Arizona; Gillian McMahon, UC San Diego; Karen Hansen, Hamilton College; Karissa Baca, John Paul the Great Catholic University; Kayli Nordby, University of New Mexico; Thomas Serrano, New Mexico State University u Brother Joe Walsh Scholarship for the highest grade in math and science: Karissa Baca u Jensen Brown Character Scholarship: Lincoln Barker and Gabriela Padilla u LANL Scholarship recipients: Lauren Naranjo, Monique Lopez, Eva Canby, Astrid Giblin, Karissa Baca, Valeria de Lira Richards, Daniels Scholar, Kylee Marcus u Elks Outstanding Students: Gillian McMahon, David Mignardot u Archdiocese of Santa Fe Distinguished Disciples: Matthew Legits, Claudia Noedel u Knights of Columbus Outstanding Catholic High School Boy: Antonio Gabaldon
St. Michael’s High School “
St. Michael’s wishes the best of luck to our exceptional 2018 graduates. The Class of 2018 defines the St. Michael’s mission and we are excited to see what you all do in the future.” — Taylor Gantt, president, Sam Govea, principal
TOP: One of St. Michael’s graduating students decorated her cap for the commencement ceremony.
LEFT: From left, Tianna Baca, Monse Becerra-Diaz and Marissa Byrd wait for their names to be called last month during St. Michael’s graduation ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. PHOTOS BY GABRIELA CAMPOS THE NEW MEXICAN
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Jonah Baca looks up as graduation caps rain down on the 85 graduating students from St. Michael’s High School following their graduation ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi last month.
The MASTERS Program As a human race, we tend to emphasize the bad and it creates “ suffering. Always remember to look for the good around you — the
compassion, the love, the generosity of spirit and the opportunities to help others.” — Anne Salzmann, principal Class accomplishments: Colleges that seniors were accepted to include the University of New Mexico, Santa Fe Community College, Northern Arizona University, Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, Fort Lewis College, Northern Colorado, New Mexico Tech, Seattle Film Institute, New Mexico Highlands, University of Denver, Wartburg College, Cal Poly, University of California at Davis, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, University of Georgia, Southwestern College, St. Edwards University, Drexel University, New York Institute of Technology, Adams State University, Grand Canyon University, University of Louisville, Montana State University, Regis University, University of Puget Sound, Naropa University, University of Portland, Sarah Lawrence College, Bard College, American Musical and Dramatic Academy, St. John’s College, Lewis and Clark College, Oregon State University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas Individual accomplishments of seniors u Recipients of the Davis Scholarship (four years of college): Viviana E. Martinez Espiricueta, Adreanna Elena Jasso, Daniel A. Lagunas-Perez,
2018 graduates Ashlynn Marie Aguilar Anya Gabriella Alyassin Nichole Isabelle Branch Rayna Lynn Bransford Emma Kelsey Cameron Christina Cornish Karyn E. Dodier Viviana E. Martinez Espiricueta Dario Fernandez-Leger Marcos A. Franco Miramontes Isaiah J. Gabaldon Isaac Gallegos Iran Gandarilla
Melanie Solis Alvarez u Daniels Scholarship recipient: Emma Kelsey Cameron u LANL Foundation Copper Scholarship and summer internship: Viviana E. Martinez Espiricueta u St. John’s Book Award: Zachary C. Morris u Spirit of The MASTERS Program: Louie Perea, Cameron Anthony Scozzafava u Super Scholars: Emma Kelsey Cameron, Grace LeSueur, Daniel A. Lagunas-Perez u Student representative to the Governing Council: Cassidy Luc Spillman u Freedom Ambassadors: Eddy Gonzales, Gilmar J. Gonzales, Abrielle Maes, Brandon I. Marroquin, Melanie Solis Alvarez, Ashley K. Valdez u SFCC Ambassador: Ashley K. Valdez u National High School Rodeo Queen: Emma Kelsey Cameron u New Mexico All State Academic Team: Karyn E. Dodier SFCC certificates u Ashlynn Marie Aguilar – Certificate of Application
Eddy Gonzales Gilmar J. Gonzales Daniel Guadarrama Klairissa S. Holmes Kendra Hyder-Monroe Adreanna Elena Jasso Daniel A. Lagunas-Perez Grace LeSueur Nehemiah Lopez Isaiah Luis Loya Skyler Rae-Ann Madrid Abrielle Maes Jasmine Alondra Maes Karime Mariscal-Marquez Brandon I. Marroquin
Amber Anaya John Anderson Estevan Archuleta c de Baca Adrianna Baca Karissa Baca Samuel Baca Tianna Baca Jerome Baca Jonah Baca Jared Barela Lincoln Barker Quinn Basso Monzerrath BecerraDiaz Marissa Bird Christopher Blea Ellie Bobchak Catherine Burke Megan Burnham Eva Canby Eduardo Candelas Lauren Chafins Alexandria Chavez Kyra Chavez Maya Chavez Israel Chavez Valeria De Lira Richards
Noah Duran Joey Fernandez Kevin Furry Antonio Gabaldon Santana Garcia Graham Gesten Astrid Giblin Cameron Gonzales Emilie Gonzales Katelyn Gorman Jodi Gormley Andrew Haas Sydney Halford Karen Hansen Jacqueline Hay James Hena Grace Hoeft Billy Homer Wyatt Hoyle Jeremiah Jacquez Meiyi Jin Sean Johnson-Latham Douglas Jones Matthew Legits Monique Lopez Raul Lopez-Vargas Kylee Marcus Gillian McMahon Ciera Mendoza David Mignardot
Alicia E. Archuleta Martinez Riana E. Medina Vianeth Guadalupe Mendez Lozoya James Hunter Mitchell Rebekah Mohn Zachary C. Morris Sergei Mundt Zachary Nicholas Mabinty Joy Noble Salud Paniagua Louie Perea Vanessa Rios Raquel Desiree Romero Cruz Valoria Salazar
Development u Nichole Isabelle Branch – Certificate of Culinary Arts u Karyn E. Dodier – Certificate of Film Production u Viviana E. Martinez Espiricueta – Certificate of Hospitality and Tourism u Adreanna Elena Jasso – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer u Skyler Rae-Ann Madrid – Certificate of Culinary Arts u Abrielle Maes – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer u James Hunter Mitchell – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer u Daniela Nicole Fallas-Slentz – Certificate of Sustainable Technologies u Cassidy Luc Spillman – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer u Lydia M. Tetreault-Saez – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer u Claire Thomas – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer
Jude Mondragon Cherye Montoya Miguel Montoya Cristina Morrison Sierra Moya Lauren Naranjo Claudia Noedel Kayli Nordby Miles Nordwall Sabrina Orr Gabriela Padilla Adam Phelps-Romero Alyssa Pincheira-Sandoval Jacob Quintana Wesley Reynolds Devin Ritschel Stephanie Rivera Lynsey Rockwood JonPaul Rodgers Shawn Roybal Amanda Rudolph Alexander Schandelwein Thomas Serrano Dominic Smith Jake Tetrault Janessa Trujillo Gemma Varela-Romero Francisco Vazquez-Baur Erick Wilson
Cameron Anthony Scozzafava Daniela Nicole Fallas-Slentz Melanie Solis Alvarez Ishara Ann Sorensen Cassidy Luc Spillman Jessica Szabat Lydia M. Tetreault-Saez Claire Thomas Nathan Tibbetts Ashley K. Valdez Isaac Varela Pablo Miguel Vazquez Madison Paige Weidner Samuel Wollheim
u Madison Paige Weidner – Certificate of Liberal Arts Transfer SFCC associate degrees u Ashlynn Marie Aguilar – Associate of Science in Computer Science u Emma Kelsey Cameron – Associate of Science in General Sciences u Karyn E. Dodier – Associate of Applied Science in Film u Daniel A. Lagunas-Perez – Associate of Science in General Sciences u Grace LeSueur – Associate of Applied Arts in General Studies u Sergei Mundt – Associate in General Engineering and Technologies u Melanie Solis Alvarez – Associate in General Engineering and Technologies Class accomplishments: Average is 40.58 college credits with range 11 to 103; 31 percent of the class earned an SFCC certificate or associate degree.
Congratulations, Class of 2018!
14 CLASS OF 2018 SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN Sunday, June 3, 2018
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