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2007

´ Apple debuts the iPhone. ´ Google Street View is launched. ´ Six miners are lost in a collapsed mine in Utah.

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´ Beijing hosts the Olympic Games. ´ Apple releases the MacBook Air, which is ultra-thin and turns on the moment it is opened.

´ College students Larry Page and Sergey Brin found Google. ´ The iMac is unveiled. ´ President Bill Clinton is embroiled in a sex scandal with White House staffer Monica Lewinsky. “I did not have sexual relations with that woman,” he said at the time. It turns out he did.

2009

´ Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States — the nation’s first African-American president. ´ Pop superstar Michael Jackson dies unexpectedly. ´ Water is discovered on the moon. ´ Justin Bieber is discovered by Usher on YouTube.

1999 ´ Mattel’s Barbie Doll celebrates her 40th birthday. ´ President Bill Clinton survives an impeachment trial. ´ Toy Story 2 is one of the most popular films of the year.

2010

´ Earthquakes strike and devastate both Haiti and the central coast of Chile, causing immense damage and the loss of hundreds of lives. ´ Apple debuts the iPad. ´ Instagram is launched.

2000 ´ The world celebrates the new millennium.

It does not blow up or fall apart, as some predicted. ´ George W. Bush defeats Al Gore for the presidency, but the final outcome was not known for more than a month because of disputed Florida votes.

2011

´ A 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurs off the coast of Japan and induces a tsunami with waves more than 130 feet high. ´ The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton takes place. ´ Snapchat is launched.

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´ Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launch Wikipedia. ´ Apple launches the iPod. ´ Now known as 9/11, America suffers a terrible moral and physical blow when hijackers take control of four U.S. flights. Two planes crash into the World Trade Center in New York City. Both towers collapse within hours. A third aircraft crashes into the Pentagon in Virginia.

The final plane crashes, following passenger resistance, in a field in Pennsylvania.

´ The Mayan calendar reaches its end and causes many people to think the world will come to an end, too. It doesn’t. ´ Barack Obama wins his second term as president. ´ London hosts the Olympic Games, where sprinter Usain Bolt and swimmer Michael Phelps become wildly popular.

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2002 ´ Chad Trujillo and Michael Brown discover the dwarf planet Quaoar beyond Pluto. ´ British scientist Kevin Warwick creates the world’s first cyborg by implanting a computer chip into his nervous system. ´ Kelly Clarkson wins the first American Idol contest. Yup, that’s a long time ago. She has since become a major recording star, actress and children’s book author.

2003

´ Terrorists set off two pressure cooker bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring 264 people. ´ Miley Cyrus releases her album Bangerz and remakes her image with a “twerking” performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. ´ Kate Middleton and Prince William have a son, the heir to the British throne, on July 22.

2014

´ Flappy Bird, a mobile game developed in Vietnam, is downloaded more than 50 million times and earns more than $50,000 a day in revenue through its in-app advertising. ´ Ellen DeGeneres takes a selfie at the 86th Academy Awards that sets the record for the most retweeted tweet of all time. ´ Smartwatches become the latest “must have” gadget.

´ China launches its first manned space mission. ´ The first “Do Not Call List” is created to provide consumers with an opportunity to limit telemarketing calls. Now, everybody calls you anyway, but if you don’t recognize the number coming up on your cellphone, you can ignore it. ´ The Human Genome Project is successfully completed with the help of more than 20 institutes or research centers; 99 percent of the human genome is sequenced to 99.99 percent accuracy.

2015

´ Two brothers force their way into the offices of a Parisian satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, and kill 11 people. ´ Liquid water is found on Mars. ´ The U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states. ´ “The Dress,” a photo of a dress that could be perceived as white and gold or black and blue, goes viral and becomes the subject of ongoing scientific investigations. All because a week prior to the wedding of a Scottish couple, the bride’s mother took a photo of the dress she planned to wear and posted it on Facebook to get feedback from her friends as to what color it actually was. ´ Europe faces its worst refugee crisis since World War II. ´ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Revenant, Room and Inside Out are just some of the most popular movies of the year.

2004 ´ Mark Zuckerberg and his roommates launch Facebook as as a social networking site exclusively for fellow Harvard University students. ´ President George W. Bush wins re-election. ´ In May, Massachusetts is home to the first same-sex marriage.

2005 ´ The first YouTube video — the 19-second Me at the Zoo — airs. ´ Hurricane Katrina strikes the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coasts. About 80 percent of the city of New Orleans floods and more than 1,600 people die. ´ Million Dollar Baby wins the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture (for 2004). Does anyone remember it today?

2016

2006 ´ The International Astronomical Union designates Pluto as a dwarf planet. ´ Google purchases YouTube for $1.65 billion. ´ One billion songs are purchased from Apple iTunes. Among them: Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy,” Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack,” Madonna’s “Hung Up” and the Dixie Chicks’ “The Long Way Around.” ´ Family Guy and The Office are two of the most popular TV shows.

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lass of 2016 seniors have lived through a lot more than just the usual tests, homework assignments, stressful late-night study sessions and out-of-control parties. Considering that most of 2016’s seniors were likely born in 1997 or 1998, here are some cultural, political and artistic highlights from each e year ar si since then:

´ The first book in the Harry Potter series, arry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is pubHa lisshed. ´ Princess Diana dies in a car crash in Paris. ´ Titanic opens and becomes one of the bigest hits in box-office history. ge

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´ The Denver Broncos win the Super Bowl. ´ Pop superstar Prince dies at the age of 57. ´ The Zika virus spreads into America. ´ The race for the presidential election seems to be down to two candidates by graduation day: Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Democratic front-runner Hilary Clinton. ´ The characters from the Harry Potter series — first published back in 1997 — make their way to the stage with a London theater show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, this summer.

A book version will follow.

Juliana Brenner will be a senior at Desert Academy. Contact her at julianabrenner@gmail.com.

sam roybal Sam, Congratulations on your graduation from New Mexico Highlands University! 4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Mu Delta - All your hard work paid off! We are so very proud of you! Dad, Mom, and Amy

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What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in high school?

Brass Burapa, New Mexico School for the Arts “As cheesy as it is, I think it’s the value of professional and steadfast friends, people that push you forward and support you as you do things … because sometimes, you just can’t make it on your own.”

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High school: Myth vs. reality

Lauren Sarkissian, New Mexico School for the Arts “That it’s so important to fail, and failure is such an important part of finding yourself, and finding your way, because if you don’t fail, you don’t know.”

Kelly Sandoval, New Mexico School for the Arts “That being yourself is hands down important regardless of what situation you’re in.”

The good, the bad, the ugly and the obvious

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ilm and media often portray high school as “the dream” by painting fantasies of prom, graduation, perfect cheerleaders and hot jocks on the football team. They might also depict high school as an apocalyptic experience filled with bullies stealing lunch money and trips to detention. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 14.9 million students in the United States enter grades 9 through 12 every year. But whatever expectations they hold going into the experience — be they good or bad — they will ultimately face the soft or harsh winds of reality.

Take, for example, the expectations harbored by Gonzales Community School graduate Shantae Gurule, who will enter the ninth grade at Santa Fe High School next year. “I expect high school to be an amazing experience,” she said. “I think it is going to be one of the best years of my life.

From what I have heard, it is amazing, and I am excited to start my high school experience and see where I go.” When asked about the negative aspects of high school, she said, “I’ve heard that a lot of friends leave you, but I don’t think it’s true.”

The reality of high school is probably best told by departing seniors and counselors who can more accurately convey stories of the good, the bad, the ugly and the obvious.

“As far as expectations, our students, when they are freshmen, first have to combat fear and intimidation of a new environment. Once the first week passes, they find their place, their friend groups and then they become part of that environment,” said Channell Wilson-Segura, principal of Capital High School.

“But as far as the reality, it’s really up to the school leaders to make sure they are communicating with the students and organizing popular events to get what the students like done,” she said. “The creation of the dances, academic celebrations, athletics and student activities and events comes into play more during high school, but it’s up to the school to create a reality.”

One of the common views that many freshmen embrace is going in with the feeling that they are the kingpin. They leave middle school as “top dog” and figure they still have enough bark and bite to keep that status. But St. Michael’s High School counselor Doug Enloe said that upon entering high school, the once-carnivorous eighthgraders in the human food chain often find themselves “on the bottom again as far as seniority.” And because of prior assumptions that turn out not to be true, many of them find this new change “intimidating.

The best thing that “ students can do is to

attend class every day and build positive relationships with their teachers. I always say that attendance is half the battle. …”

Channell Wilson-Segura principal of Capital High School

The expectations are higher, the challenges are greater, they haven’t established a support system, and as a result, many of them struggle.”

Conversely, high school doesn’t always have to be depicted as a scary place with all-negative connotations. One departing senior who shares his account is Juan Carlos “JC” Ramirez, who graduated from Capital High School in May in the top 10 percent. Ramirez’s expectations going to high school were initially quite low. “I had no expectations on what homecoming or prom was going to be like when I was a freshman. I never expected to make new friends,” he said.

And he, like many others going into the south-side Capital High, developed stereotypical expectations of the school itself.

But, he said, “It was not very long before I realized that the school is not at all what the rumors have it to be. No bad expectations came true. Capital High was a very accepting school to differences in our community. Everyone is able to find friendship

no matter what religion, sexual orientation or anything.”

It wasn’t only the stereotypes that surrounded his school that were soon proven false: Ramirez forged many new friendships. His reason for doing so at first was to become more competitive and stay at the top of his class, but every new bond he created altered the reality of what high school was for him and contradicted his expectations. As a senior, his partner — Sabrina Nottke, who was Capital High School’s valedictorian — “forced me to see homecoming and prom as a must-do thing that every student had to experience no matter what. That’s what led me to realize that what makes a difference in what seems to be boring school events are the people you surround yourself with that will make anything enjoyable.”

Based on his high school experience, Ramirez said he has removed any expectations of what life will be like once he starts attending The University of New Mexico in the fall, and has armed himself with the idea that it will just be a new opportunity to grow and improve.

Other high school graduates, now attending college, can look back at those expectations and give advice to high schoolers getting ready to move into the college world. Meghan Metzger, a St. Michael’s High School graduate who will be a junior at Grand Canyon University, recalled her high school experience, “growing not only in academics but also who I was as a person.” As a result, Metzger found college was more realistic and a completely different experience than high school. “In college, there are no expectations about who you are or what you look like. Anyone can find the friends they fit in with and no one judges who you are,” she said. “Everyone can have expectations for everything in life, but if you understand that, living in the moment and focusing on who you are will really help you overcome expectations,” she said.

The only constant in life, say those who have finished their high school years, is change. And that’s a tough element to predict. But both Enloe and Wilson-Segura say it’s up to the student to help create the reality of the high school experience.

“The best thing that students can do is to attend class every day and build positive relationships with their teachers,” WilsonSegura said. “I always say that attendance is half the battle. … It’s just being in class and being kind to each other that can create a better reality and high school experience.”

Ramona Park will be a junior at Santa Fe High School. Contact her at yoharamona@ gmail.com.

Jacqueline Lopez, Santa Fe High School “The most valuable lesson I learned was to make memories and just take everything one thing at a time.”

Jared Lopez, Santa Fe High School “probably responsibility, and that’s about it.”

Kristina Lopez, Santa Fe High School “To believe in yourself and you can do anything that’s possible.”

Kristen Lujan, Santa Fe High School “I feel like the most valuable lesson was just to push through it, even if you don’t think things are getting better.”

Priscila Guillen, Capital High School “What I want to go into, I kind of had an idea before, but being in the medical pathway here at Capital let me know that I definitely want to go into the dental-medical field, and I even learned how to be more social.”

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Natesa McGowan, New Mexico School for the Arts “I’ve learned that you can never not strive. you just have to keep going and keep pushing, and never give up on yourself.

Transformation is a thing, and it should always be a part of yourself no matter what.”

Augustine Larrañaga, Capital High School “Have fun and enjoy everything.

Have friends.”

Gressia Burrola, Santa Fe Prep “I learned how to pick yourself off the floor and whining, crying, stressful, moments that we have all been in and sucking it up until we finish everything; when we can finally break down and cry, or just be content and walk away with our heads held semi-high.”

Harsh Bhundiya, Santa Fe Prep “I learned to follow my passions no matter what obstacles may come my way.”

Anjali Kanter, Santa Fe Prep “I learned that if you lift your keys to your head, the water in your brain resonates with the sound the key makes and it makes the range of the sound longer so you can lock your car from farther away.”

Gina Maran, Santa Fe Prep “I learned not to worry about other people’s problems and stuff, just care about what’s going on with you and your life and surround yourself with the best people possible.”

Lina Chavez, Capital High School “For me, take advantage of every second. one moment you’re starting something up, and the next you’re done. Now that I know this, I feel like I should’ve participated more.”

Dennis Martinez, Capital High School “Never give up, try your hardest, and push yourself no matter how hard things get.”

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hile most children own soft and cuddly stuffed animals like teddy bears and bunnies, Carley Cook had a stuffed rhino.

This favorite childhood toy suited Carley’s personality, her parents said. “She’s kind of a rhino. When she decides she’s going to get something, it’s going to be hard for us to stop her,” said Rich Cook, Carley’s father.

One Wednesday morning in late May, Cook, presenting a graduation day speech as salutatorian of Santa Fe High School’s 2016 class, proved that point as she urged the students to give themselves, and no one else, credit for graduating. And she blasted the country’s increasing reliance on test scores to measure a student’s worth.

“We are more than our scores,” she said to enthusiastic applause from the crowd at Ivan Head Stadium. “Every one of the many different standardized tests that we have taken have failed to measure our creativity, collaboration, passion or abilities to problem-solve. They have labeled us ‘below proficiency,’ ‘nearing proficiency,’ ‘proficient’ or ‘advanced,’ but these labels fail to understand the whole student.

“Perhaps if we had not labeled our students so much so soon, our graduating class would be larger.”

Cook has pushed herself to succeed. She has participated in mock trial courses, the Model United Nations, the National Honor Society and sports such as track and swimming. She also did a mentorship with the Inspire Program and serves as president of the youth group at Temple Beth Shalom.

“When people think of Carley, they think of her as kind of like Superwoman; she can do everything and she’s good at everything,” said Elena Robles, a friend of Carley Cook’s.

“I think that my first impression of her — and the first impression that a lot of people have of her — is that she is a very determined person in everything she does.”

Juggling all of those activities has never been easy. “I like to get really busy, and sometimes when I get really busy I get overwhelmed, and it’s hard to balance things,” Carley Cook told The New Mexican. “Like this year I couldn’t go to state [competition] for swimming, even though I qualified, because I had a mock trial competition, and that’s like emotionally challenging to have to balance that kind of stuff.” Then there’s the expected challenges of “applying for college and trying to balance senior year, because applying for college is very difficult and it takes a lot of effort and reflection, so it’s hard to do that while you’re also trying to pass your AP physics tests and stuff like that.”

But the rhino attitude served her well through the years. Her recollection is that she has been a perfectionist since birth and has pushed herself to succeed “since elementary school — maybe even before.” But she didn’t start to grow into herself until high school.

After a childhood journey culminating with her graduation from Santa Fe High, Carley Cook is now bound for the University of North Carolina. CourTESy pHoToS

“I think high school is a time to kind of figure out how to interact with different people,” she said. “I’ve found that I’ve figured out how to be a friend, and who I get along with … how to be a loyal friend, and how to figure out if your friend is loyal. I think that those kind of lessons come sometimes really hard in high school, but that’s what I’ve found to be probably the lesson I’ll take from high school.

“Figuring out who you are and where you fit into the world socially, those lessons kind of resonate sometimes more than a physics lesson does.”

In her salutatorian speech, Carley spoke of Santa Fe High’s “dysfunction,” which, she told the crowd, was a plus in terms of teaching students how to advocate for themselves.

“You have to be able to speak out for yourself and fight for yourself and decide what you want to do and go for it, and I think that is formed at Santa Fe High if you do it right,” she said. “Santa Fe High is a great place and I don’t think it always gets the best press.

I think people just focus on the dropout rate, but in some ways, I think the dropout rate makes our diplomas even more special because not everybody does it. … Santa Fe High is a wonderful place with especially wonderful teachers and I really appreciate

what it’s done for me, and I’m going to take a lot of its lessons to college.”

For all seniors, graduation day brings mixed emotions. They get to move forward, but in doing so, they have to say goodbye to so much that has formed who they are. In the fall, Carley will attend the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Carley’s brother, Jacob, can joke that, “Carley’s graduation, to put it simply, means I get that Subaru from now on.”

But, he added, “It also means that she will be gone, which scares me because I have never been away from her for more than a month at a time. It also excites me because she is becoming the amazing woman that I have always known she would become.”

“We’re just beside-ourselves proud about how well she’s done,” said her mom, Deb Cook.

“She came into the world the way she is.”

Her father agrees. “I don’t have the same drive that she has,” Rich Cook said.

Neither parent thinks Carley’s internal motivation will go away any time soon.

That makes sense, Deb Cook said, “Because we still kind of refer to rhino frequently.”

Wyatte Grantham-Philips will be a junior at Santa Fe High School. Contact her at wyatte. granthamphilips@gmail.com.

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n late May, about 230 seniors graduated from Capital High School. I was one of them, and yet I wasn’t: I earned my diploma but chose not to take “the walk” to receive my degree.

My high school years differed from the rest of my school experience in a lot of ways; most noticeably, my grades dropped significantly and my interest waned. Before I moved to Capital High School, I was a pretty good student at a private school, one that was considered more “rigorous” than most. But once high school rolled around, it seemed as if I could not have cared less. I racked up weeks, if not months, of missed class time and spent a lot of angst and energy rushing to get my grades up by the end of my final year in the hope of attaining a diploma.

This is not something I am proud of. All my life I’ve heard about how much potential I have, and I can’t count how many times I’ve also heard, “What a waste.” I often wonder how right everyone is. I wonder what would have happened if I really gave it my all. But this is a choice I made a long time ago, in middle school, when my sister was in high school. Night after night, she stayed up slaving away at homework. Lying in my bed at night, I heard crying coming from the living room, where my sister, despite all of

her work, was afraid she wouldn’t do well enough in her classes. It was at this moment that I decided I didn’t want to spend my time being a stressed-out, unhappy teen.

“But Tommy, being happy doesn’t mean you don’t have to try in school!” some said.

I knew that was true when I saw my fellow students around me managing to play soccer, participate in track and still make straight A’s. I wish it wasn’t this simple, but it pretty much comes down to this: That is not who I am. I cannot force myself to conform to what people want me to be. “You’ll regret it later in life,” they say. Maybe I will. But later in life, I know that I won’t make other people unhappy and try to make them into something they are not.

That being said, left to my own devices, I’m not sure I would have made it through school. So I have to thank teachers like Jay Clack and Aaron Girdner and Principal Channell Wilson-Segura, caring adults who taught me a lot more than a textbook ever could. While my classmates were taking the “walk” on the school’s athletic field on graduation day, I sat in the stands and cheered them on. I did this because — besides me not being a very ceremonious or sentimental person — I didn’t spend four years in high school to pay for a cap and gown that I’m going to wear once and sit in the sun for a couple hours. Ms. Wilson-Segura mentioned me in her commencement speech, but that

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Dr. Luis David Eres IV, DPT, FMT. Your family is so proud of you! We love you!

Tommy Miller in cap and gown — borrowed from a friend. CourTESy pHoTo

was pretty much the only moment that I felt anything — until I went over to congratulate all my friends who took the walk. I made it.

Barely. And they made it, too.

Tommy Miller is a recent graduate of Capital High School. Contact him at tommymiller321@ gmail.com.

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I am so proud of you! You have a very bright future and I know that you will succeed in any path you take! I look forward to seeing you continue onto a new adventure.

Reach for the stars and don’t settle for anything less than amazing.

Congratulations Jules! Love you, Auntie Michelle

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Remember that even though you are leaving Capital High School, this will always be your home, and you are always welcome to come back home.”

— Principal Channell Wilson-Segura Valedictorian: Sabrina Notke Salutatorian: James Naranjo Class flower: White rose Class quote/motto: “To get something you have never had, you must first do something you have never done.” — Theodore Roosevelt Class song: “Forever Young” — Alphaville Sports accomplishments: 2-5A District runner-up, boys and girls soccer; boys soccer made it to state tourney; 2-5A football district runner-up; football made it to state playoffs; 2-5A boys basketball district championship; 5A boys basketball state runner-up; 2-5A wrestling district championship; wrestling took third at state; 5A track, Augustine Larrañaga first place 400-meter dash; boys track runner-up, 4x400 Academic accomplishments and recognitions: Largest graduating class in Capital High School history, nearly $4 million in scholarships, AVID National Demonstration School (revalidation), AdvancED (reaccreditation)

Individual academic honors and scholarships U.S. Army GI Bill Scholarship: Isidro Avalos, Manuel Marquez J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship: Luis Aguilar, Carolina Tavarez Hinojos Los Alamos National Laboratory Scholarship: Luis Aguilar, Kevin Martinez Quincin, Andrew Wiggins Davis New Mexico Scholars: Luis Aguilar, Lina Chavez de Lara, Nathalie Beltran, Alicia del Aguila, Maribel Martinez, Kevin Martinez Quincin, Selina Fernandez, Selma Gutierrez, Alejandro Magana

Graduates Ana Acuna Flores Luis Aguilar Miriam Aguirre Flores Nelson Alarcon Ariella Alarid Lizeth Alonzo Ramirez Reyna Alvarez Chacon Luis Alvarez Cynthia Alvarez-Ramos Ashley Amaya Jonathan Anaya Jose Andazola Dominguez Brian Andujo Zulamih Aragon Jaime Araiza Loya Julissa Aranda Estrada Donna Archuleta Zambrano Faith Arciniega Gonzales Nathan Ardon Carmona Kennya Armenta Beltran Athena Arrieta Jerome Arroyos Jr. Analy Astorga Isidro Avalos Alicia Avila Sonia Barraza Ruth Barroteran Ariana Baylon Christian Beltran Marin Brayan Beltran Rivera Nathalie Beltran Shirley Blazon

Daniel’s Scholars: Kevin Martinez Quincin, Alejandro Magana Breakthrough Santa Fe Michael Multari Scholarship: Andrew Wiggins, Maribel Martinez Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship: Nathalie Beltran, Priscilla Valadez, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Luis Aguilar, Fernando Flores Reyes Ronald Simon Family Foundation Scholarships: Lesley Estrada Diaz, Selina Fernandez, Selma Gutierrez, Jose Andazola, Taylor Tyndall Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Scholarship: Talye Maloof, Kevin Martinez Quincin, Sabrina Nottke, Taylor Tindall, Andrew Wiggins University of New Mexico BA/ MD Program: Cynthia Martin, Kevin Martinez Quincin New Mexico State University Academic Scholarships: Alicia Del Aguila, Nathalie Beltran, Lesley Estrada Diaz, James Naranjo, Sabrina Nottke, Daniel Dominguez, Fernando Flores Reyes, Carla Garcia, Benjamin Lucero, Cristina Medina Nunez, Alejandra Mendoza, Liliana Reza Carrillo, Onyka Villa SFPS Superintendent’s Scholarship: Luis Aguilar, Kevin Martinez Quincin, Andrew Wiggins Super Scholars (ACT score of 26 or higher): Luis Aguilar, Alejandro Magana, Kevin Martinez Quincin, Adriana Wise Capital High School Athletes of the Year: Lady Jaguar of the Year, Alexa Vazquez; Jaguar of the Year, Augustine Larrañaga Rising Stars of the Southwest Scholarship: Luis Aguilar, Carolina Tavarez Alliance for Science Scholarship: Carolina Tavarez Hinojos

Fernando Borrero Colon Brianna Brooks Kevin Brown Anna Bustillos Ayshia Caldwell Imani Caldwell Jose Cano Jr. Jennifer Carrillo Chavez Gerardo Carrillo Sosa Heaven Lee Casaus Marisela Castillo Jesus Castro Chapparro Randy Chacon Lina Chavez De Lara Juan Chavez Judith Chavira Ulianie Chinana Eric Coca David Corral Amaya Adrian Corral William Cruz Talamantes Kenneth Dalton Arther Davey Josetta De La Torre Ximena De Los Rios Bustillos Alicia Del Aguila Alvarado Yesenia Diaz Daniel Dominguez Marcos Duarte Moreno Mario Echeverria Daniel Endito Hector Enriquez Lujan Lesley Estrada Diaz

ABOVE: David Garcia, left, shares a moment with a family member during his graduation ceremony at Capital High School.

RIGHT: Capital seniors celebrate on graduation day.

Anna Estrada Selina Fernandez Fernando Flores Reyes Stephanie Flores Angelica Foster Sheila Fuentes Allan Galdamez Sican Israel Gallegos Santiago Gallegos Elizardo Gamboa Gonzalez Hermen Gamboa Gonzalez Sol Gamboa Gonzalez Javier Gamboa Ornelas Alicia Garcia Lucero Carla Garcia Madrid Josue Garcia Valladarez Adam Garcia Bryan Garcia Cervando Garcia David Garcia Jocelyn Garcia Rosa Garcia Julian Garza Yolanda Gonzalez Batres Judith Gonzalez Moreno Leslie Gonzalez Nathaniel Gonzalez Priscila Guillen Martinez Alondra Gutierrez Isle Gutierrez Cordova Selma Gutierrez Karen Hernandez De La Riva Jesus Hernandez Navarrete

David Hernandez Giselle Hernandez Monica Hernandez Alex Joachin Ruiz Augustine Larrañaga Christopher Licano Gomez Javier Lira Hugo Lopez Garcia Gerardo Lopez Navarrete Carlos Lopez Rodriguez Gladis Lopez Soto Jeannette Lopez Daniel Lovato Kayla Lovato Jessica Loya Benjamin Lucero Jr. Juan Macias Diana Magallanes Alejandro Magana Talye Maloof Jaquez Marisol Marez Rodriguez Aysslin Marin Jennifer Marquez Fierro Manuel Marquez Maribel Martinez Diaz Jackeline Martinez Galdamez Jessica Martinez Gonzalez Kevin Martinez Quincin Christian Martinez Daniela Martinez Dennis Martinez Esperanza Martinez Fatima Martinez

Jose Mata Mata Cristina Medina Nunez Alejandra Mejia Amaya Alejandra Mendoza Angelica Mendoza Gabriella Mendoza Isabella Mendoza Jacqueline Mendoza Yunueen Millan Lopez Thomas Miller Alan Miramontes Ayala Adriana Miramontes Saul Mireles Rivera Johnathon Montano Sayra Montes Cervantes Andres Montoya Lopez James Naranjo Greg Nava Andrea Nieto Varela Sabrina Nottke Ana Ochoa Luna Daisy Olivas Villalba Jazmine Ordonez Sabrina Ortega Daniel Otero Gabriela Pacheco Marquez Odalis Pacheco Marquez Leandro Padilla Renea Padilla Kimberly Palma Damian Pena Diana Perez Diaz Dennis Pineda

“

Every one of us here is proud of what you have accomplished, and we are cheering for your continued success.”

— Principal Antony Berzack Class quote/motto: “You’re doing great!”

Congratulations NMSD Class of 2016. Believe in yourselves and go “ out and make our world a better place.”

Graduates

— Superintendent Rosemary J. Gallegos

Individual honors and scholarships Margaret Appa: Bandy Scholarship Award, NMSD Alumni Association Scholarship Award, International Studies trip to France and the Netherlands, Strong Silent Council, Youth of Color Jasmine De La Pena: Bandy Scholarship Award, cheerleading manager and student body government.

Lucille Gregory: Bandy Scholarship Award Joseph Hicks: Bandy Scholarship Award, Benavidez Family Senior Scholarship, Elk’s Club Citizenship Award, High School Reading

Award, Vocational Excellence Award, Youth Leadership Camp, student body government president 2015-16 Patricia Lopez: Bandy Scholarship Award, Deaf Senior Citizens of Greater Albuquerque Community Service Award, Norrie Bobbs Transition to College Scholarship, Youth of Color and Hispanic Council Leadership Training Joseph Montano: Bandy Scholarship Award Estefany Reyes: Bandy Scholarship Award, Dr. Kenneth E. Brasel Memorial Scholarship Award, Robert and Irene Citizenship Award, Elk’s Club Citizenship Award, Clingenpeel Scholarship Award, High School Student of the Year Award, Job Preparation Achievement Awards, Litherland Family Residential Leadership Award, New Mexico Hispanic Council of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship, Phi Kappa Zeta Outstanding Female Student Award, Santa Fe Institute Science Award and the St. John’s United Methodist Women’s Scholarship Award, student body government vice president, Youth of Color, and

Rossy Soto Joshua Soveranez Alyssa Tafoya Javier Talamantes Carolina Tavarez Hinojos Cynthia Tena Gabriela Terrazas Cristal Torres Salvador Trevizo Jolene Trujillo Taylor Tyndall Adrian Urban Priscilla Valadez Garibay Samuel Valtierra Almeraz Livan Varela Ahumada Alexandria Vazquez Alejandro Vega Nayeli Verdugo Kyanna Vigil Pablo Vigil Vanessa Vigil Onyka Villa Nicholas Wehmeier Andrew Wiggins DJ Williams Adriana Wise Brenda Zamarron Acosta Isabel Zambrano Lopez Jesus Zapata

Secondary Learning Center

New Mexico School for the Deaf Class officers: Estefany Reyes, president; Jasmine De La Pena, vice president Class colors: Purple and Silver Class flower: Hibiscus Class motto: “Our lives are before us. Our paths are behind us.

But our memories are forever with us.” — Anonymous Class song: “See you again” by Wiz Khalifa

Tatiana Del Carmen Pineda Clarissa Rael Juan Ramirez Jimenez Esmeralda Ramos Devon Redman Kayla Rehders Liliana Reza Carrillo Jesus Reza Salcido Arriana Rivera Isha Rivera Miguel Rodriguez Medrano Marco Rodriguez Victoria Rodriguez Denise Rojo Castillo Marco Rojo Madrid Brandy Romero Danielle Romero Lucas Romero Tyler Rowland Kayleen Roybal Victor Ruiz Rojo Rafael Saenz Loya Alondra Saenz Yessica Saenzpardo Mireles Ever Salinas Natalie Samaniego Kevin Sanchez Alvarado Martin Sanchez Erick Sandoval Zambrano Jireh Sandoval Edson Santos Diaz Marissa Santos Brian Silva

New Mexico School for the Deaf’s 2016 graduates. COURTESY PHOTO Scholar-Athlete of the Year Carla Rodriguez: ASL Aficionado Award, Bandy Scholarship Award, Drama Award: Best Actor, Residential Student of the Year, Youth of Color Cedric Toledo: Bandy Scholarship Award, Norrie Bobbs Transition to College Scholarship, ScholarAthlete, Strong Silent Council and Youth of Color

Oksana Fort Henry Monroe

Graduates Margaret Appa Jasmine De La Pena Lucille Gregory Joseph Hicks Patricia Lopez Joseph Montano Estefany Reyes Carla Rodriguez Cedric Toledo

adrian urban

We’re very proud of you & all your aaccomplishments you have achieved! We promise to stick by your side through all life’s journeys you choose. We love you with all our hearts & want nothing bbut the best for you in your bright future ~ Love Mom, Andres, Sammy, Miranda, Trey, cousins, Grandma, Pampa & Grandma Mine

Secondary Learning Center’s 2016 graduates.

COURTESY PHOTO

HEnrY MOnrOE CONGRATULIONS HENRY! From your team - Mom, Dad, and Veronica!

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Santa Fe High School

Jered Lucas, 18, hits a beach ball into the crowd during Santa Fe High School’s graduation ceremony.

PHOTOS BY LUIS SáNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

My advice for this special senior class, who I have watched grow up in “ the last four years, is to remember to pay it forward — service is your high-

est calling. I hope that each of you goes into the world with a love of learning, a curiosity to explore and embrace the unfamiliar, and a commitment to always, always do your best and be your best. — Principal Mary Massey

Cami Lujan

Cami, In the blink of an eye you went from a spirited toddler full of curiosity to a young woman with determination to conquer her dreams. Never lose that spirit or the desire to learn and explore the world. We love you very much and are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Kaitlyn, Chloe & Katjanna

jaZmYn LOera Jazmyn, You have accomplished so much. We are so proud of you and all you have done. Love, Mom, Dad and Brother-Johnny

Valedictorian: Jackson Miller Salutatorian: Carley Cooke Class officers: Michael Gonzales, student body president; Brianna Montijo, student body VP; Cami Lujan, student body secretary; Brianna Padilla, student body treasurer; Santanna Baca, student body AD; Kayla Vigil, student body historian; Molly F, senior class president Class flower: Forget-me-not Class quote/motto: “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Class song: “I Lived” by One Republic

Individual honors and scholarships

niKKi rOmerO Nikki, We are so proud of you!

You are an Amazing young lady.

The world is yours baby girl! We know you are going to do amazing things! We love you to the moon and back! Momma, Dad and Jerome

Super Scholars: Jackson Miller, Carley Cook, Paloma Nakamura, Alexis Elliott, Elena Robles, Morgan Dunlap, Shenena Allen, Mia Dorsey, Natalie Mayhon, Josiah Rise, Mabel Lujan, Nicholas Smith, Maya Griswold, Jade Comellas, Ryan Quintana Megan Varnum: $3,000/year Founders Blue Scholarship from Northern Arizona University McKayla Hicks: $1,200 scholarship at UNM for

Music Education Majors Tara Varnum: $1,000/year scholarship from Colorado State University-Pueblo, $2,500/year Promising Scholarship for Academic Achievement and has been accepted directly into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program as an outstanding high school senior.

Jade Cornellas: $5,000 Los Alamos Employee Scholarship Fund, Bronze Scholarship. The scholarship is based on her academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and her interest in the science field.

Mia Garcia: Daniels Scholarship Jackson Miller: $2,500/year LANL Silver Scholarship Award Bronze Scholarship Award: Jade Cornellas, Carley Cook and Morella Cuevas Morella Cuevas: $1,000 one-time award, LANL William & Gertrude Fredkin Memorial Scholarship Isabella Christian Padilla: $41,565 volleyball scholarship to Albion College in Michigan Shania Borrego: New Mexico Leadership Insti-

tute Scholarship for NMSU Mathew Garcia, Olivia Lettenberger: Western University Exchange Scholarship Maggie Gerber: Annual scholarship of $45,000 from Bard College in New York.

Daniel Chavez: $20,000 for UTI for placing first his sophomore and senior year at Skills USA for Collision and Refinishing.

Josiah Tipton: $5,000 for placing second his senior year at Skills USA for Collision and Refinishing.

Sarah Surprise: $5,000 Art Smart Scholarship Simon Scholars: Alyssa Pena, Diego Herrera Salinas, Sakara Griffin, Gabriel Lopez, Octavio Zambrano Davis Scholarship: Rayana Bonnell, Molly Fernandez, Kaylene Loretto, Natalie Mayhon The High Achiever Leadership Scholarship, $34,916: Jade Cornellas The Honors Excel Scholarship, $30,916: Gavriella Montoya Y Tierney The Regents Success Scholarship, $26,916: Tara Varnum

From left, Adrian Alcaraz, 18, Adam Dangaran, 17, and Julian Parras, 18, take a selfie showing off their diplomas.

Tara varnum

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Attending Colorado State University - Pueblo in the fall to major in nursing and minor in music. Tara, you are a great person and we will miss you. New adventures are out there waiting for you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Grandma

megan varnum

“I think I’m quite ready for another adventure.” Heading to Northern Arizona University Flagstaff in the fall for Forensics and Physical Therapy. Megan, we are so proud of you. You definitely leave a little sparkle wherever you go! Love, Mom, Dad, and Grandma

maBeL Lujan “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”--Eleanor Roosevelt Congratulations, Mabel! We are so proud of you and your beautiful dreams! With all our love, Mom, Dad, Peter and Amanda

rYan BOWer

Ryan - It’s been fun watching you grow and achieve over the years.

Congratulations on graduating!

You are an amazing person with such a big heart! We wish you the best in everything you do in life.

Work hard and make your dreams come true! - Martin & Wendy

Graduates Adrian Alcaraz Amelia Allen Shanena Allen Leslie Almeida Ruiz Curtis Althaus Valeria Anaya Gonzalez Joaquin Anaya Jorge Antuna Andres Aragon Aylin Aranda Santana Elizabethanne Archuleta Marissa Archuleta Ariana Armijo Mikayla Arnal Sanchez Austin Arnold Hunter Atwell Akeisha Ayanniyi Juan Ayapan Smith Demi Ayles Sabrina Ayles Nicholas Baca Santanna Baca Vanessa Baca Baylee Baker Anastacia Baldonado Christian Barela Nathan Barela Tiana Barela Oryon Blay Rayana Bonnell Shania Borrego Tyra Borrego-Lopez Ryan Bower Kayla Bransford Kenneth Brito Yadira Brugger Sasha Burlingame Angelea Byers Roberto Campos Barraza Aaron Carlos Joaquin Carretero Y Martinez Juan Carrillo Vera Casaus Philip Castaneda Jared Castellano Erica Castillo Munoz Dominique Cde Baca Amy Chavez Christie Chavez Daniel Chavez Destiny Chavez Gerardo Chavez Larissa Chavez Isabella Christian Padilla Isabelle Clinton Jade Comellas Carley Cook Isabela Coppler Summer Cordova Joe Cruz Morelia Cuevas

Ian Czmyrid Joshua Dalton Adam Dangaran Jalen Diaz Mauricio Dorado Beltran Mia Dorsey Gabrielle Ducharme Morgan Dunlap Isaac Duran Garrett Eilerts Alexis Elliott Mariela Erives Lizbeth Esquivias Ruiz Hailey Evans Ira Everett Fernando Fernandez Sanchez Amalia Fernandez Marco Ferrer Olivares Jose Flores Guerrero Merced Francisco Natalie Franco Torres John Gallegos Kristen Gallegos Miranda Gallegos Larry Garcia Perez Maria Garcia Perez Camille Garcia Cassandra Garcia Kayla Garcia Mateo Garcia Mathew Garcia Mia Garcia Ramiro Garcia Margaret Gerber Jesus Gomez Chavez Charles Gomez Antonio Gonzales Chelsea Gonzales Dominic Gonzales Jacey Gonzales Luke Gonzales Michael Gonzales Danielle Gonzalez Ricardo Gonzalez Sage Graham Shayla Graham Brandon Gray Dreah Griego Maya Griswold Brittany Gurule Maria Gutierrez Ochoa Donnie Gutierrez Ruben Guzman Burciaga Dakota Haraden Silas Harris Jacqualine Hatchel Cruz Hermosillo Jorge Hernandez Berrelleza Shanel Herrera Dylan Herzenberg Mckayla Hicks Brianna Hopkins David Jacobo Ornelas

Samuel Jacquez Don Jaramillo Dylan Jaramillo Sam Jiang Kaylei Jones Marcelle Jones Rebecca Kutzner Dennis Larranaga Quiroz Jennifer Le Rouge Webb Lee Olivia Lettenberger Ashlee Leyba Falene Lobo Jazmyn Loera Jackie Lopez Carmona Carlos Lopez Lopez Hiram Lopez Ornelas Madelin Lopez Santos Fanny Lopez Valenzuela Adam Lopez Ariana Lopez Brianna Lopez Draven Lopez Isabella Lopez Jacqueline Lopez Jered Lopez Kristina Lopez Ruby Lopez Steven Lopez Kaylene Loretto Aliyah Lucero Crystal Lucero Lenisha Lucero Mariesa Lucero Melanie Lucero Jenica Lugo Cameron Lujan Kristin Lujan Mabel Lujan Marissa Lujan Monique Lujan Selina Lujan Sebastian Macchioni Alexis Macias Luis Macias Martha Madrid Solis Ezra Maes Drew Maestas Sofia Martinelli Seluja Itzel Martinez Munoz Noe Martinez Audriana Martinez Estevan Martinez John Martinez Mariah Martinez Marissa Martinez Nicole Martinez Skylar Mascarenas Sonja Matias Natalie Mayhon Marissa Mccullough Edward Medina Diaz Maritsa Medina Michaela Medina

John Meek Mark Mejia Luis Mendoza Carrillo Jose Merino Chacon Jackson Miller Zion Miller Desiree Mims Leslie Molina Caraveo Logan Monroe Jared Montano Brianna Montijo Gavriella Montoya Y Tierney Alicia Montoya Megan Montoya Miranda Montoya Edgar Moreno Serrano Elijah Moya Isaac Moya Paloma Nakamura Abimael Nava Taylor Narvaiz Jacqueline Navarrete Cordova Aadesh Neel Alexander Olivas Hector Ontiveros Marquez Consuelo Ortega Juanito Ortega Gerald Ortiz Iii Victor Ortiz Kristian Otero-Talent Destiny Padilla De Trujillo Brianna Padilla Cheyenne Padilla Julian Paras Christopher Pearce Iris Pecorelli Salas Tristen Pennington Alyssa Peralta Ashley Perea Jonathan Perea Onofre Perez Arambula Isaiah Peterson Sonam Phuntsog Miguel Ponce Melissa Porras Jessey Portillo Magana Stephanie Portillo Victoria Prieto Jessica Quinonez Martinez Armando Quintana Chavez Ryan Quintana Alexis Rael Angela Rael Sandip Rai Zoe Railey Tea Ramoz Celia Raney John Raphael Norma Reyes Cruz Edgar Reyes Garcia Josiah Rise Anthony Rivera Ibarra

Elena Robles Rodolfo Robles Deysi Rodriguez Paul Roessler Diego Romero Dominique Romero Justice Romero Latisha Romero Leah Romero Selena Romero Sebastian Rosas Adelina Roybal Justin Roybal Alexandria Russell William Ryan V Alejandro Salas Alejandro Salazar Joseph Salazar Nadine Sandoval Jason Santos Paredes Brandon Schultz Alicia Sedillo Julia Sena Charles Smith Estevan Smith Kiana Smith Nicholas Smith Adriel Soloway Joshua Soriano Valerie Sosaya Alexandra Spradling Jorri Stephenson Hannah Stith Sarah Surprise Hiroshi Sutter Brianna Talachy James Tapia Yevette Tapia Adrian Tarango Saenz Daniel Tarango Katja Tarleton Cameron Thomas Emma Thompson Josiah Tipton Gustavo Torres Marrufo Kay-Keikilani Torres Victoria Torres Dakota Torrez Cruzito Trujillo Jacqueline Trujillo Jennifer Trujillo Alisha Turner Eric Valdez Gabriel Valdez Ryan Valdez Kirstyn Valencia Anthony Valenzuela Megan Varnum Tara Varnum Eyla Vega Toscano Heaven Vigil Gallegos Ashley Vigil Kayla Vigil Matthew Vigil

Sunday, June 5, 2016 THE NEW MEXICAN CLASS OF 2016 7

LEFT: Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Joel Boyd hugs a graduate of the Academy at Larragoite.

Academy at Larragoite

BOTTOM: Students from the Academy at Larragoite line up to receive their diplomas at the Scottish Rite Center.

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOTT/THE NEW MEXICAN

I wish each graduate the finest and brightest opportunities that life “ has to offer. Know I am proud of each of you! Continue to shine!”

— Principal Cynthia L. Sanchez

Class quote/motto: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you have imagined.” — David Thoreau Class song: “Up, Up, and Away” by Kid Cudi

Graduates Alyssa Nicole Bauer Andrew Beltran Cesar Miguel Carbajal Michael Anthony Colasuonno Tyler Ruben Craig Tristan M. Critzer Miguel A. De La Cruz Joseph Diana Irving Flores Barragan Paola Garcia Carmen Inez Gonzales Damian Tristan Paul Gonzales Denay Mariah Griego Rhiannon Augustina Gurule Jessica Catilynn Herrera

Zivka Alexandria Jaramillo Ethan Michael Jepas-Blumenstetter David Juarez Galindo Andres Javier Lopez Clarissa Justina Lucero Brian Terrance Lujan Ashley M. Maez Jocelyn Martinez Antonio Gabriel Medina Karla Araceli Mendoza Orona Luis Molina Bustillos Kiara Journey Sierra Montoya Elizabeth Morales Heaven Natseway Montoya Joshua Michael O’Dell Joseph Michael Olivas

Alexis Jordan Pacheco Jessica Elizabeth Perea Laura Sofia Prieto-Trillo Joaquin Gabriel Rivera Jose Rodolfo Rodriguez Madrigal Obed Rodriguez Garcia Rosa Isela Rodriguez Estevan Fernando Roybal Estrella Selina Roybal Itzel Rocio Sandoval Giovanna Marie Sedillo Mariana Rayleen Sena Jennifer Terrazas Chavez Milagros G. Torres Robledo Devon Alyssa Vigil Benjamin Thomas Workman

Graduation day at Pojoaque Valley High School.

Desert Academy

Pojoaque Valley High School “

It is with great pleasure that I release these amazing seniors into the world. PVHS Seniors: be strong, be bold, and walk into your future with Elk Pride.”

— Principal Jennifer Baca Class officers: Kaune Lopez, president; Catherine Jiron, vice-president; Camille Gomez, treasurer; Abagale K. Lopez, secretary; James Lujan, historian Class flower: White orchid Class quote/motto: “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.” — Anonymous Class song: “Verge” by Owl City

Individual honors and scholarships J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship: Megan Vigil Anime Club Scholarship: Isabella Gomez, Miquella Naranjo, Denise Martinez Zia Credit Union Scholarship: Megan Vigil, Kyra Romero, Oilva Arelleno, Brittney Gutierrez, Christopher Quintana, Kyana Montoya, Kyra Romero, Mariah Pacheco, Brittney Gutierrez LANL Employees Scholarship: Kyana Montoya Pablo E. Quintana Scholarship: Ashlee Serna Ben Luján Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Romero Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation Scholarship: Christopher Cordova, Kyra Romero

Graduates Caitlynn E. Adams Justice M. Ainsworth Dominic Anaya Y Sandoval Luis Andrade Jacob Aragon Jasmine Archuleta Olivia Arellano Marc A. Baca Jaiven Baros Enrique M. Benitez-Palomino Diana Bernal Donovan Browning Jessica Calabaza Dayna L. Campbell Jesus Ismael Carbajal Aaliya Casados Kyle D. Cash Yulissa Castillo Christina Chavez Santos L. Chavez-Trujillo Christopher Cordova Yoselin Cordova Kimberly Cruz Juan Carlos Dominguez Nicolas Dominguez Adam Duran Makayla Duran

Devon Escobedo Celeste Esparza Isaac Estevan Edwin Felter LeeAnn A. Fernandez Christopher Fierro Joseph E. Fresques Ramsey J. GallegosLujan Carlos Garcia Destiny Garcia Gabriel Garcia Kayanna Garcia Luke Garcia Poekwin S. Garcia Keziah Gellis Sierra S. George Abriana R. Gipson Camille Gomez Isabella Gomez Isaiah D. Gomez Adriana Gonzales Jowan J. Gonzales Lorenzen Gonzales Vidal Gonzales Brittney Gutierrez Antoinette Herrera Ashlee Herrera Catherine Jiron Kristin Koller Christian B. Leyba-Moya

Skyler Leyva Abagale Korene Lopez Adriana Lopez Jazmine Lopez Kaune Lopez Nathaniel Lopez Amanda M. Lucero Antionette Lucero Andres A. Lujan Angelica Lujan James Lujan Mikayla Lujan Miranda Lujan Benito A. Maestas Bryan Maldonado Alejandro T. Martinez Alexus G. Martinez Amanda D. Martinez Antonio Martinez Bailey Martinez Denise V. Martinez Jude R. Martinez Juliana Martinez Lauren Martinez Lonnie E. Martinez Miranda C. Martinez Patrick A. Martinez Denise MartinezArevalo Maria Elena Mendez Evan J. Meyer Kyana Montoya

Valedictorian Claire Hinkley speaks at Desert Academy’s graduation ceremony. COURTESY PHOTOS

From left: Adam Duran (Pojoaque Pueblo), Mark Loera (PVSD Native American Support Specialist), Donald Yates (Nambe Pueblo) and Jose Oyenque (Tesuque Pueblo). COURTESY PHOTOS Daniels Fund Scholarship: Adriana Rose Lopez Comcast Foundation Leaders and Achievers Scholarship: Kyra Romero Del Norte Credit Union Scholarship: Kyana Montoya ENMU Foundation Starter Scholarship: Justice Ainsworth ENMU Freshmen Academic Scholarship: Carlos Garcia, James Lujan, Antonio Serrano, Adriana Lopez Notah Begay Scholarship: Vidal Gonzales Santa Clara Development Corp. Nanbi Ha’Kan Scholarship: Vidal Gonzales UNM Bridge to Success Scholarship: Jazmine Lopez UNM Woodward Scholarship: Kyana Montoya Vogue College of Cosmelology: Lee Ann Fernandez NMHU Dean’s Scholarship: Justice Ainsworth, Jasmine Archuleta, Aaliya Casados, Christina Chavez, Abriana Gipson, Ashlee Herrera, Maria Mendez, Jared Padilla NMHU Presidential Silver Scholarship: Carlos Garcia, Adriana Lopez, Antonio Serrano, Megan Vigil NMHU Freshman Success Scholarship: Jessica Calabaza, Edwin Felter, Bailey Martinez, Elias Pizano, Kaycee Rocha, Virginia Sustaita, Leah Titla, Dawn Woods NMHU College Incentive Grant: Jacob Aragon, LeeAnn Fernandez, Sierra George, Adriana Gonzales, Brittney Gutierrez, Denise Martinez, Denise Martinez-Arevalo Regis University: Adriana Lopez Central New Mexico Community College: Keziah Gellis, Ashlee Herrera, Angelica Lujan, Mikayla Lujan Comcast Foundation: Kyra Romero Miquella Naranjo Jose Oyenque Mariah Pacheco Jared Padilla Jesus Perez Elias Pizano Brianna Pompeo Alexandria Quintana Christopher Quintana Eddie Rios Lorenzo Rios KayCee M. Rocha Roberto Rodriguez Brandon Romero Cassandra Romero

Gabriel Romero Jordan Romero Kyra Romero Shayna Roybal Kaylee Salazar Raymond N. Salinas Gregorio Saunders Ashley Renee Serna Antonio Serrano Destini Suazo Virginia Sustaita Carlos Tafoya Mario Tafoya Leah Titla Jessica M. Trujillo

Our unusually small Class of 2016 is more like a family than any“ thing else — a tightly knit community of scholars and friends.”

— Principal Terry Passalacqua Valedictorian: Claire Hinkley Class officers: Elvis Parker-Jones and Natasha Browne Accomplishments in sports: Isabel Pearson Kramer has competed in the state championships in track all four years. She’s medaled 13 times, including first place in 100M and 200M. And this year she tied the state record in pole vaulting.

Tomas Rodriguez was the most valuable player in basketball for the district.

Brigid Baker has been captain of the swim team since 10th grade, and she has been one of the coaches for the Wood Gormley Elementary School swim team for many years.

Three of the students founded a soccer program (after school and on school breaks) called Golden Goals at Salazar Elementary School.

Individual accomplishments: Claire Hinkley spends part of every year as a professional actress working in Los Angeles — while she’s done the full IB diploma program and maintained the highest GPA. Class accomplishments & recognitions: 100 percent attending four-year colleges. Colleges: Bates College, Columbia College, Eckerd College, Loyola University (New Orleans), University of New Mexico, Savannah College of Art & Design, University of Southern California and Tulane University.

Zackary Trujillo Frank Ulloa Christopher Valdez Oscar Vazquez Daniel J. Vigil Darrell Vigil Dominic Vigil Megan Vigil Michael Vigil Eddie Williams Dawn Woods Earl Josiah Woody Katelyn B. Yardman Donald Yates

dayna CaMPBeLL Congratulations Dayna- I am pleased & proud of the young woman you have become. May God guide you and protect you as you begin the next exciting adventure in life.

Love always, Mom

Desert Academy’s Class of 2016.

Graduates Fiona Aldrich Brigid Baker Natasha Browne Iona Ellsworth Michael Heath Claire Hinkley

Ryland Logan Jordan Medina Elvis Parker-Jones Isabel Pearson Kramer Tomas Rodriguez Isabelle Vassau-Kuller Alicia White

denay griego I’m so proud of you Baby - you did it!

Congrats! - Nana

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Academy for Technology and the Classics

Graduates

The Class of 2016 is one of the most “ dynamic, kind, energetic, talented group

Individual honors and scholarships

Valedictorian: Aaron Aispuro Salutatorian: Carly Bonwell Class flower: Alstroemeria Class quote/motto: “Take pride in how far you have come, have faith in how far you will go.” — Michael Josephson Sports accomplishments: 3A girls cross country state champions, second place in State Chess Tournament.

Academic accomplishments: Fifth best high school in New Mexico by U.S. News and World Report. “A” school rating from state; 37 percent first-generation college attendees; more than $3 million in grants and scholarships; 95 percent college matriculation.

Steven Anaya: Commended National Merit Scholar Super Scholars: Aaron Aispuro-Vallin, Carly Bonwell and Nizhoni Redmond National American Indian Scholar: Nizhoni Redmond LANL Employees Scholarship: Veronica Hutchison, Carly Bonwell and Nizhoni Redmond Del Norte Credit Union Scholarship: Carly Bonwell Elks Scholarship: Juliana Tibbetts Lil’ David Funck: Veronica Hutchison Trek for Tassels: Veronica Hutchison Sports honors: Alexis Romo Mejia, state champion in 100 meter, 200 meter and long jump; Carly Bonwell, state champion in pole vault; Kelly Barrows, state champion in long jump.

of students that has ever graduated from ATC. You define fearless learners.”

— Principal Susan Lumley

New Mexico Connections Academy New Mexico Connections Academy’s Class of 2016 is bright, deter“ mined and accomplished. We wish our graduates well with the exciting adventures that await them.”

— Principal Jodie Dean Valedictorian: Brooke McBurney Salutatorian: Meghan Nicholson Class academic accomplishments: The Class of 2016 earned nearly $60,000 in scholarships among the total of 67 graduating seniors.

Graduates Hawa Abdi Rachel Adams Michael Aldana Gregory Ashbaugh Gina Bonhorst Judah Boseman Gregory Carrasco Kayla Chandler Gabrielle Chavez Christian Clark Mahalee Conway Amber Dowdican Miranda Finch Dante Frias Zoe Gaines-Fuller Cecilia Garcia Sarena Gneiting Brielynna Gollotte Maelynn Gurule Breanna Guy Ashley Hawkins-Kirby Kenneth Horton Alexandria Iraci

Diego Aguayo Quintana Castille Aguilar Aaron Aispuro-Vallin Steven Anaya Kelly Barrows Carly Bonwell Rhyan Branch Lucas Cudia Natanael Dominguez Rascon Paul Vincent Encarnacion Jordan Enright Joseph Garcia Tyler Hilton Veronica Hutchison Christopher Jaramillo Helena Kemp Evan Kieling Cyrus Kirkman Natasha Kleiner Alexander Lotero Jesse Lujan Eleanor Manzanares Lailah Manzanares Kathryn McNabb Nicholas Meyer Meryam Pachir Stevie Padilla Aaron Perez

Cristian Perez Allison Pfeifer Nizhoni Redmond Alexis Romo Mejia Mauricio Saenz Lozoya Amritpreet Sandhu Finnley Stephen

Students at the Academy for Technology and the Classics applaud a commencement-day speaker during graduation at the St. Francis Auditorium.

Tia Sullivan Julianna Tibbetts Hunter Trujillo Kimberly Valles Hernandez Benjamin Vargas Conley Ryker Weidner Alizabeth Williams

ROBERT NOTT/THE NEW MEXICAN

Graduates

New Mexico School for the Arts “

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! I am so proud of your accomplishments and wish each of you the very best.”

— Principal Cindy Montoya

Valedictorian: Brass Burapa Salutatorian: Kelly Marie Sandoval Class flower: Sunflower Class song: “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” Class colors: Lavender

NMSA valedictorian Brass Burapa.

Jakob Laabs Timothy Martin Haley Marzini Brooke McBurney Alexis Montoya Meghan Nicholson Herbert Olsen Kristina Onate Eion Ortiz Gabriel Ortiz Serenity Postlethwait Jake Raia Peter Robinson Maria Roybal-Gomez Brianna Sedillo Domynic Shedden Kimberly Tanuz Brittnee Tietjen Cassandra Towndrow Juan Tucker Taylor Velazquez Necaweya Victor Ryan Waters Marissa Woodward

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Julia Baca Asa Benson-Core Iliana Briceno Brass Burapa Natasha Debevec Samual Ellvinger Isela Flores Miccah Hamilton Zacciah Hanson Cole Joyce Jasper Keen Eamon Kelly Graves Gabriel Kessler Margaret King Kiana Lamberton Gavin Laur Michael John Lee Paloma Mankus Eli Margaret-Verrett John McCarthy Natesa McGowan Tai Momaday-Gray Claire Motsinger Ty Mott Magdalena Nero Ana Gabriela Perea Coleman Piburn Isabella Probst Charles Rak Briana Ritter Kelly Sandoval Lauren Sarkissian Taylor Scism Naya Spencer-Wagner Arianna Thoksakis Jane Trembley Adam Ulm Breanna Vigil Daniel Vigil Victoria Vigil Kayleigh Warren Tilcara Webb Megan Weider Kevin Wingate Hanna Zercher

NMSA dance department graduates.

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Tierra Encantada Charter School Valedictorian: Jaiden Kasey Benavidez Salutatorian: Rachel Walters Class flower: Peppermint carnation Class motto: “We are kind of a B16 Deal” Class quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Tzu Class colors: Black and gold Individual honors and scholarships: Jaiden Kasey Benavidez, Comcast Scholarship recipient.

Graduates Jaiden Benavidez Kenia Bojorquez Nicole Diaz Flores Cesar Ferrer Christopher Garcia Kevin Gonzales-Urban Amy Loya Alison Maez Gabriel Martinez

Robert Pacheco Jorge Palma Aylin Rios Cepeda Adrian Rodriguez Lourdes Rodriguez Elizabeth Sanchez Haleigh Shell Leah Thaete Melissa Torres Rachel Walters

Congratulations Class of 2016!

From all of us at the

jane & kelly

gavin laur

Still performing after all these years.

But Wow! Look at you now!

Congratulations, Auntie Valerie

Congratulations, Gavin!

We are very proud of you!

Mom, Dad, and Scott

Sunday, June 5, 2015 THE NEW MEXICAN CLASS OF 2016 9

Monte del Sol Charter School When this class arrived six years ago, we knew we had a pow“ erhouse group of kids. I had many of them as a teacher as seventh-

Graduation day for Monte del Sol Charter School.

graders, and they weren’t shy about challenging my academic authority. They’re going to make a difference in the world.”

— Principal A. Robert Jessen

COuRTESY PHOTO

Individual honors and scholarships Century Bank Super Scholars: Christina Stanton, Tavi Zeir, Lucero Cordova, Lauren Liberty Dominici Scholarship: Tavi Zeir NM Credit Union Education Foundation: Jacqueline Garcia Rodriguez National Merit Scholarship Program finalist: Tavi Zeir Davis Scholarship: Lucero Cordova, Valerie Cruz-Iturralde Fry Family Foundation Leadership Awards: Mildred Rodriguez Pamela A. White Award for Social Justice Work: Mireya Estrada Santa Fe Alliance for Science: Adrian Lopez Spirit of Monte del Sol Award: Kyle Brooke, Christina Stanton

Graduates Alexander B. Annon Gisselle L. Arrieta Maria G. Benavente Kyle Brooke Victor H. Carrillo Francisco J. Castillo Gabriel I. Chacon Laura Hu Yin Christian Natasha N. Cooke Lucero Cordova Arellanes Valeria Cruz Iturralde Enrique Cruz-Torrez Lorena Dominguez Flores

Esperanza Dominguez Steven J. Duran III Mireya Estrada Aguilar Luis A. Estrada Isaias N. Garcia Jacqueline E. Garcia-Rodriguez Haven Girmendonk Sarah A. Gray Felicia S. Gutierrez George Helfrich Valeria I. Heras Caillean Holmes Amadeo Hughes Leah A. Jaehn

Austin Jimenez Brandon Jimenez Elijah C. Johnson Savannah A. Junes Lauren Liberty Adrian Lopez Brooke A. Martinez Alejandro Montijo-Gomez Terren Newman Cristian Orozco Alexis Perez Medina Kelly Ponce Indira Poole Juan D. Rodriguez

Mildred G. Rodriguez Elizabeth Romero Arianna D. Rotondo-Padilla Alicia Y. Roybal Andrea Sanchez-Guardado Dayna Scott Kaitlyn A. Shade Christina M. Stanton Juliette Wechsler Kadyn Wilson Jacob Wolinsky Carlos A. Zamora-Van Sice Christopher Zein Tavi Zeir

Graduates

Santa Fe Waldorf School

Shaefer Bennett Gabrielle Chastenet de Géry August Ciofalo Ivan Davila Evan Hammans Har Simran Khalsa Sundarta Khalsa Elle Knowlton Sean Ramsey

Look to the world with an appreciation of its beauty, a sensi“ tivity to its struggles and a desire to support the betterment of all things.”

Sienna Reiche

— Principal Jeffrey Baker

Valedictorian: Shaefer Bennett Salutatorian: Elle Knowlton Class flower: Crab apple tree blossom Class quote/motto: Making hisixtory Class song: “Grease Lightning” Accomplishments in sports: Boys basketball Class 1A district champions Class accomplishments and recognitions: The Class of 2016 has been offered a total of $2.5 million in merit scholarships from approximately 50 different colleges.

Individual honors and scholarships Shaefer Bennett, Century Bank Super Scholar; August Ciofalo, North/South Class A/AA Basketball All-Star; Ivan Davila, state champion in discus and javelin; Elle Knowlton, Young Voices Member, Santa Fe Opera; Sean Ramsey,Santa Fe Institute Science Prize and North/South Class A/AA Basketball All-Star

Santa Fe Waldorf’s Class of 2016 graduates. COuRTESY PHOTO

“

Thank you for all you have done across your years at Prep to make this school truly special. Do good work and stay in touch!”

— Jim Leonard, head of school

Ariel Whitten, left, high-fives classmate Samantha Whitegeese after collecting their diplomas at Santa Fe Prep.

Santa Fe Prep

Valedictorian: Shannon Kossmann Class officers: Michael Laposata, Jared Lucero, Drake Merians, Annie Wu, Gavyn Pendleton, Shannon Kossmann, Logan Luiz Accomplishments in sports: District champions in boys soccer, girls track; district tournament champions in volleyball; state champions in girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, boys 4x100 relay team; Adam Weyhrauch first team all-state (soccer), district co-player of the year (soccer); Francis Castillo de Mulert first team all-district (basketball), second team all-state (basketball); Gressia Burrola first team all-district (volleyball); Bianca Gonzales, first team all-district (volleyball and basketball) Senior scholar athletes: Greta Brown, James Broyles, Gressia Burrola, Francis Castillo de Mulert, Xavier Dominguez, Alisandro Fernandez-Leger, Bianca Gonzales, Kristin Knight, Michael Laposata, Jared Lucero, Donal McKenna, Drake Merians, Gavyn Pendleton, Jeremy Portillo, Rachel Sidebottom, Samantha Walimaki, Ariel Whitten Class accomplishments and recognitions: Class of 2016 Advanced Placement exam average score is 4 out of 5, average ACT score is 28, placing the class average in the 90th percentile nationally

Individual honors and scholarships Presidential Scholar semifinalists: Shannon Kossmann and Drake Merians Presidential Scholar semifinalist nominees: Shannon Kossmann, Drake Merians, Gordon Goodwin, Alan Rohrbach National Merit finalists: Stevie Shukman, Alan Rohrbach, Drake Merians, Harsh Bhundiya, Shannon Kossmann National Hispanic Scholar: Alisandro FernandezLeger Cum Laude Society Inductees: Drake Merians, Harsh Bhundiya, Alan Rohrbach, Shannon Kossmann, Stevie Shukman, Gavyn Pendleton, Annie Wu, Jimmy Chen, Kristin Knight, Mike Laposata LANL Foundation Silver Scholars: Harsh Bhundiya and Francis Castillo de Mulert LANL Foundation Bronze Scholars: Shannon Kossmann and Drake Merians Santa Fe Institute High School Prize for Scientific Excellence: Alan Rohrbach State Chess Champion Runner-Up: Harsh Bhundiya National YoungArts Foundation Winner in Visual Arts: Jessie Hodges Spirit of Santa Fe Prep Award: Gina Maran Elrington Award: Greta Brown Blue Griffin Award: Gavyn Pendleton Robert W. Kurth Humanities Award: Mike Laposata Dougharty Book & Travel Award: Xavier Dominguez English Award: Greta Brown, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Donal McKenna, Kristin Knight Science Award: Harsh Bhundiya, Drake Merians, Shannon Kossmann, Gavyn Pendleton Mathematics Award: Amanda Jacobs Language Award: Stevie Shukman, Shannon Kossmann Visual Arts Award: Tyler Sharples; Anita Ginocchio Award: Gressia Burrola Performing Arts Award: Simone Catanach, Sam Connan, Logan Luiz, Cybele Mayes-Osterman Athletics Award: Bianca Gonzales and Adam Weyhrauch

Graduates David Apodaca Anna Bennett Harsh Bhundiya Greta Brown James Broyles Gressia Burrola Francis Castillo de Mulert Simone Catanach Yitong Chen Samuel Connan Xavier Dominguez Alisandro Fernandez-Leger Laura Garrett Lori Garrett Evan Gilbert

Bianca Gonzales Gordon Goodwin Jessie Hodges Mason Hurlocker Amanda Jacobs Anjali Kanter Kristin Knight Shannon Kossmann Michael Laposata Suqing Liu Jared Lucero Logan Luiz Gina Maran Cybele Mayes-Osterman Donal McKenna Adam Melk Drake Merians

Gavyn Pendleton Jeremy Portillo Alan Rohrbach Marissa Sanchez Cristoph Schild Tyler Sharples Stevenson Shukman Rachel Sidebottom Samantha Spitzer Samantha Walimaki Lucas Warner Adam Weyhrauch Eric White Samantha Whitegeese Ariel Whitten Siyao Wu

ABOVE: New grad Sam Connan walks out in his steampunk outfit during the Santa Fe Prep ceremony last week.

LEFT: Matt Bedeaux hugs his girlfriend, Gina Maran, after she collected her diploma.

PHOTOS BY LuIS SáNCHEZ SATuRNO THE NEW MEXICAN

10 CLASS OF 2016 THE NEW MEXICAN Sunday, June 5, 2016

The MASTERS Program

COURTESY PHOTO

“

The value of compassion cannot be overemphasized. Anyone can “ criticize. It takes a true believer to be compassionate.”

— Principal Anne Salzmann

Class accomplishments: This is a class of extraordinary young men and women. They are dancers, musicians, scholars, scientists, animal lovers, philosophers, travelers, writers, poets, future engineers, leaders, teachers, artists, composers, entrepreneurs, agents of social change and friends to many. Their contributions to the Santa Fe community include many hours maintaining county trails, working with animals at the Horse Shelter and at the humane society, building houses for Habitat for Humanity, working at the Boys and Girls Clubs, at Piñon and Nava Elementary Schools, at Santa Fe School for Arts and Sciences, at The Food Depot and the Community Farm, and more. We are very proud of our 2016 graduates.

Branden Baca Gabrielle Alexandra Burdwell Cyrus Robert Campbell Sara Gabrielle Cerquera Marlena Ray Chapman Bryan S.Dawson Fabiola L. Diaz Georgia Rose Foster-Cooper Mikiela Faith Gallegos Aws M. Ghweir Kiana S. Chavez Luke Griffin Manfred Hayes Ginette Juanita Jaramillo Miquaela G. Jaramillo Kailash Kalchick Spidel Alaina D. Kitson Maya Sky Koehler-Johnson Christopher LeSueur Arlet Rebecca Lopez-Mejia Miranda E. Merrill Michael A. Morris Elijah S. Mountain

Santa Fe Indian School Class of 2016: We miss you already! You have left a profound mark upon SFIS. We know you will continue to make a difference throughout your lives. Remember the first lady’s message, asking you to believe in the impossible, as well as her life lessons of respect and love she recalled from her own family taking care of one another. Use her words to guide you in your new journey through life. As the first lady advocates, reach higher. I, too, encourage you to reach higher and to embrace challenges and obstacles as opportunities. I’ve really enjoyed working with and for you.

— Principal Felisa Gulibert

New MASTERS Program graduate Isabella Otto.

Graduates

Principal Felisa Gulibert with the first lady on graduation day.

Valedictorian: Emmanuel Vigil Salutatorian: Chyanne Quintana Class officers: Shilyn Fisher; Hanna-Marie Lucero; Shayna Naranjo; Craig Pajarito; DeShawn Tenorio; Charles VanPelt; Emmanuel Vigil Class flower: Peony Class quote/motto: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending” — Maria Robinso Class song: “Walking on a dream” by Empire of the Sun Class accomplishments and recognitions: 51 colleges and universities offering admission

Individual honors and scholarships NMSU Opportunity Scholarship: Audrey Blea (Acoma), Adrienne Dawes (Hopi), Elissa Fernando (Acoma), Kianna Lovato (Kewa),

Alicianna Martinez (Tesuque), Craig Pajarito (Kewa) NMSU Regents Scholars: Shayna Naranjo (Khapo), Chyanne Quintana (Khapo) Alyssa Ruben (Laguna) UNM BA/MD: Alyssa Ruben (Laguna) UNM Bridge to Success Scholarship: Alyssa Ruben (Laguna), Shayna Naranjo (Khapo) Los Alamos National Labs Employees Scholarship: Misty Quam (Zuni), Michael Bancroft (Khapo), Shayna Naranjo (Khapo) Domenici Scholarship: Kylea Garcia (Kewa) University of Denver: Native American Scholarship: Raelene Woody (Diné); Navajo Nation Scholarship: Raelene Woody (Diné); University of Denver Honors: Raelene Woody (Diné) Zia Credit Union: Shayna Naranjo (Khapo) Santa Fe Elks Education Foundation “Outstanding High School Senior”: Michael Vigil (Tesuque) National Youth Leadership: Advanced Medicine and Healthcare Summer Program

Distinguished Alumni, Alyssa Ruben (Laguna) N.M. Tech Tuition Assistance Award: Michael Bancroft (Ohkay Owingeh), Edmond Humetewa (Kewa/San Felipe), Craig Pajarito (Kewa) N.M. Tech Copper Scholarship: Craig Pajarito (Kewa) Santa Fe University of Art and Design: Educator’s Choice Award, Skylar Antonio (Laguna), Chalaya Tenorio (Kewa) Century Bank Super Scholars: Mikayla Grey (Khapo), Hanna-Marie Lucero (Isleta), Chyanne Quintana (Khapo) Santa Fe Institute Science Prize: Charles Van Pelt (Cochiti) Middlebury College, Vermont Bread Loaf School of English “Exemplary Student Work”: Mikayla Grey (Khapo), Chyanne Quintana (Khapo), Shayna Naranjo (Khapo), Daylon Deutsawe (Laguna) Souder Miller and Associates Certificates of Completion: Hanna-Marie Lucero (Isleta), Craig Pajarito (Kewa) Mount Ida College, Boston, football scholarship: Ryan Luarkie (Laguna) Gates Millennium Scholars: Charles Alonzo (Acoma), Arizona; Grace Aragon (Acoma), Whittier; Michael Bancroft (Ohkay Owingeh), New Mexico Tech; Kylea Garcia (Kewa), Dartmouth; Hanna-Marie Lucero (Isleta), New Mexico; Chyanne Quintana (Khapo), New Mexico; Alyssa Ruben (Laguna), New Mexico; Emmanuel Vigil (Jicarilla Apache), Columbia

George A. Narvaiz Mackie E. Nelson Lucas J. Nottke Zaya L. Osborn Isabella Marie Otto Orquidea Suzanne Penny Antonieta Yamileth Portillo Horacio Puertas Chloe Hollis Puglisi Amanda Rae Ramirez Emily M. Ramierez Ella Joy Rappaport Jenny Claire Reichert Alexander Ricklin Olivia R. Rivera Yazil Daniela Rodriguez Cassandra D. Romero Matthew Mark Romero Savannah R. Scarlott Hassan Sharif-Petty Sarah Sloan Jacob Varela Marshal Velarde Mariah C. Woodman Martina Alonda Zamarripa Rivera

The MASTERS Program Principal Anne Salzmann with grad Cassandra Romero.

COURTESY PHOTOS

shayNa NaRaNJO

Congratulations Shayna on your accomplishments and hard work.

We are very proud of you and wish you the best on your future plans. We Love You Very Much.

Grandpa Sam Sisneros & Family, Grandpa Pat & Grandma Margie Naranjo & Family.

sissy that walk Teresa (Tweety Bird) and Aric (Bobo), you SHINE! We love you! Mom, Dad, Gabe, Jonathan, Nana, Grampa, Grandfather, Gramma Malinda.

All your family!

Graduates walk into the Santa Fe Indian School graduation ceremony on May 26. PHOTOS LUIS SáNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Graduates Orlinda Abeyta Cody Aguilar Joshua Aguilar Feather Alcott Charles Alonzo Skylar Antonio Shanaya Aquino Grace Aragon Nicolette Bailon Michael Bancroft Eufracio BearGround Jeffery Bird Mariah Bird Audrey Blea Brandon Calabaza Daniel Calabaza Francis Calabaza William Calabaza Giles Candelaria Jasmine Candelaria

Trevor Chama Ernestine Charlie Mariah Chavez Cierra Concha Aliyah Coriz Jacob coriz Dominique Cotton Adrienne Dawes Daylon Deutsawe Isiah Duran Hank Endito Norman Esplain Victoria Esquibel Dominique Fernando Elissa Fernando Shilyn Fisher Orion Gachupin Brianna Garcia Fatima Garcia Kylea Garcia Lucretia Garcia

Sage Garcia Jonathan Gonzales Thomas Gray Mikayla Grey Cienna Gutierrez Edmond Humetewa Hannah Johnson Christopher Juanico Wakenda Kaye Danielyn Loretto Chanelle Lovato Kianna Lovato Alix Luarkie Ryan Luarkie Bridget Lucero Hanna-Marie Lucero Brandon Lujan Kianna Lukee Jordan Maes Angela Martinez Alicianna Martinez

Ian Martinez Jessica Martinez Jarren Naranjo Shayna Naranjo Demetria Ortiz Leah Pacheco Lorisa Pacheco Autumn Pajarito Craig Pajarito Danzel Pena Misty Quam Arian Quintana Chyanne Quintana Taylor Riley Bethany Romero Alyssa Ruben Kyrie Sandoval Tommy Sandoval Elaine Sarracino Raven Scott Dymond Skeet

Kamryn Tafoya Chalaya Tenorio Deshawn Tenorio Gabrielle Tenorio Joseph Tenorio Mario Thomas Randee Toya Kristen Troncosa Matthew Trujillo Dennis Valencia LaToya Valencia Xavier Valencia Charles Van Pelt Jayden Velasquez Steven Velasquez Marcus Victorino Emmanuel Vigil Michael Vigil Tyrell Westika Raelene Woody Emmanuel Yepa

Fatima Garcia, right, presents first lady Michelle Obama with a ceremonial wool blanket after Obama addressed the Santa Fe Indian School graduating class May 26.

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Graduates

St. Michael’s High School “

Take the opportunity to mold and shape ideas for the betterment of all.”

— Principal Sam Govea Valedictorian: Kathryn Monahan Salutatorian: Elena Romero Class officers: Mark Heltman, president; Maddy Rockwood, vice president; Nick Hansen, secretary; Emma Smith, treasurer Class flower: White Rose Class quote/motto: “We have come a long way, but not half as far as we will go.”

Class song: “Strawberry Swing” by Frank Ocean Class colors: Maroon and pearl Accomplishments in sports: Latysha Archuleta, all-district basketball;

JC Armijo, all-district third base second team; Allie Berhost, all-district first team softball; Connor Burnham, all-district goalkeeper first team; Isaac Chavez, all-district first team football, North All Stars; Lily Day, part of state champion 1,600-meter relay team; Devin DeLeon-Dowd, first team all-district forward; John Feldewert, first team all-district midfielder; Lainie Serna, all-district volleyball, all-district basketball, North All Stars volleyball, all-state volleyball; Antonio Ulibarri, first team all-district catcher, North All Stars; Luke Wink-Moran, 1,600 relay Class accomplishments and recognitions: 100 percent college acceptance; 100 percent college attendance; more than $2.8 million in scholarships

Sara D’Angelico gets a kiss from her parents, Frankie D’Angelico and Nancilee Sobolewski D’Angelico, after the St. Michael’s High School graduation ceremony at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi last month.

Class of 2016 graduates celebrate following the St. Michael’s graduation at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. PHOTOS By LUIS SáNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Allison Erin Berhost moves her tassel to her left after the St. Michael’s High School graduation May 23.

miranda lovato Well done Miranda!

Congratulations, we are all very proud of you.

The Lovatos & The Griegos

Asa Anderson Latysha Archuleta JuanCarlos Armijo Myla Ashton Alisha Ayala Christopher Baca Jared Baca Keanu Baca Rhiannon Barela Annie Berg Allison Berhost Melody Bobchak Elizabeth Brockey Connor Burnham Bryan Carrillo Diego Chavez Isaac Chavez Cameron Conway Erika Couleur Enhua Cui Enhui Cui Sara D’Angelico Lilian Day Shannon Delany Devin DeLeon-Dowd Andres Delgado Kaitlin Dobesh Kathleen Dolan Gino Dotson Kaiwen Dou Zanzia Eklund Samantha Falance John Feldewert Melissa Fenner Cassandra Frank Adrianna Gallegos Marissa Garcia Jourdan Gonzales Tristan Gress Andrew Griego Paulette Griego Nicholas Hansen Mark Heltman Mikayla Leyba Jacqueline Lobato Robert Lopez Miranda Lovato Brandon MacAllister Francisco Martinez Jacob Martinez Will McDermott Kathryn Monahan Diego Montoya Damian Munoz Alan Najera Hope Neidhardt Hayes O’Brien Mariana Padilla Adrian Perez Ryan Powell Luis Rigales Madelynn Rockwood Geneziz Rodriguez Elena Romero Michael Romero Tobias Roybal Estevan Roybal-Anaya Felicia Sandoval Lucia Sandoval Erich Schandelwein Adrian Schmitt Marc Senteney Lainie Serna Hannah Seward Emma Smith Megan Strickfaden Kirsten Sweers Brianna Trujillo Antonio Ulibarri Carlos Varela Nicholas Vigil Richelle Vigil Dillon Walsh Hannah Warren Ian Watson Teresa Wheeler Luke Wink-Moran Judith Wroblewski

Hannah Hale-Bopp Warren, left, hugs Judith Grace Wroblewski, after the St. Michael’s High School graduation ceremony.

felicia sandoval

Fishy Girl, you have made your entire family so incredibly proud.

Your spirit, your joy and your love for those around you is so beautiful.

Most admirable is your faith in God and your relationship with Him. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments!! We love you!

lucia sandoval Congratulations Lucia! I am so incredibly proud of you and all you have accomplished and I look forward to all your future endeavors. Keep God in your heart and He will forever guide you! I love you with all of my heart and soul.

Love, Mom

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