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New Mexico School for the Arts graduate Othello Gamboa cheers as his discipline is announced during the school’s commencement ceremony. JIM WEBER/THE NEW MEXICAN

Kayla Bonilla holds up her diploma for her family to see during the Capital High School graduation ceremony May 27. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

The Class of 2021 Graduate Karina Castro holds her 1-year-old daughter, Abigail Parra, before the Monte del Sol commencement ceremony May 18 at Motorama at the Downs.

A commemorative section honoring Santa Fe-area high school graduates, whose hard work and perseverance have paid off after a year of pandemic

Graduate Brian Morales is pelted by silly string following a commencement ceremony honoring graduates of Mandela International Magnet School.

St. Michael’s seniors Isaiah Fairchild, left, and Troy Ettenson gather with fellow graduates before the start of the school’s commencement ceremony May 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Santa Fe High School graduates bat around an oversized beach ball during the school’s commencement ceremony May 28 at Ivan Head Stadium.

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McKenna Downey

Isabella Fletcher-Woofson Dance Point Park University

Romy Gates

Dance Emergency Medical Training Technician

Giovanna Kalangis Dance Dickinson College

Emma Singleton

Dance University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Manuel Barradas

Trevor Bass

Conrado Espinoza

Othello Gamboa

Lynette Gassner

Elijah Maas

Dance Santa Fe Community College

Music Junior Hockey League

Rio Manzanares Music Oberlin Conservatory

Anna Lewis

Music Berkshire School of Music

Semilla Freeman

Theatre University of New Mexico (ABQ)

IN MEMORIAM

April Johanna Olivas Najera

Dance Santa Fe Community College

Music Trade School

Dominic Martinez Music California Institute of the Arts

Deanna Overby Music Fort Lewis College

Music Colorado State University

Jermaine Herrera

Music University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Ethan Kelley

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Music Oberlin Conservatory

Music Bennington College

Music University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Jasper Miller

Brandon Morrison

Music

Mathias Bowie

Music University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Gavin Cahill

Samantha Gurulé

Bard College

Music Southern Methodist University

Manouk Paglayan

Elsa Sanchez-Tolentino

Jeremiah Vigil

Music

Music Oberlin College

Music Los Angeles College of Music

Music Santa Fe Community College

Jackson Budoff

Theatre University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Zoë Colfax

University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Music Lawrence University

Rowan Jansens

Music

Theatre Yale University

Theatre Cornish College of the Arts

Chloe Goodman

Theatre University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Nalu Gruschkus Theatre American University of Rome

Theatre Olin College of Engineering

Jaxon Maloney

Theatre University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Celia Moser

Atlas Owen

Teara Padilla

Isabel Gallegos

Theatre St. John’s College

Theatre Pennsylvania State University

Theatre Wayne State University

Theatre Santa Fe Community College

Ian Saverin

Theatre University of Colorado

Lucy Shattuck

Phoenix Shayne

Mattigan Warrior

Macaila Armijo

Zane Demmon

Theatre University of Denver

Theatre Emerson College

Theatre Arizona State University

Visual Arts University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Visual Arts Santa Fe Community College

Lesly Esparza

Visual Arts University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Felix Gelvin Visual Arts Alfred University

Kace Ice-Johnson

Visual Arts University of New Mexico (ABQ)

Kathryn Ice-Johnson

Madeleine Ingram

Desiree Lopez

Macy Loy

Tiana Padilla

Fernando Pizano

Artemisio Romero y Carver

Veronica Silva

Alexis Tapia

Visual Arts Santa Fe Community College

Visual Arts Williamette University

Visual Arts Fort Lewis College

Visual Arts University of New Mexico (ABQ)

New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA), based in Santa Fe, is the only four-year, statewide, public high school serving artist-scholars across New Mexico with a rigorous, award-winning pre-professional arts and academics program. NMSA provides students in 9th through 12th grades with intensive, preprofessional instruction in ﬁve major arts disciplines, Creative Writing & Literature, Dance, Music (Vocal and Instrumental), Theatre, and Visual Arts. Arts disciplines are taught daily by master teachers and professional artists in a 3-hour daily arts block that takes place after the academic day.

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Visual Arts Goucher College

Visual Arts University of Denver

Visual Arts Rhode Island School of Design

Visual Arts Santa Fe Community College

Named as one of the top 10 high schools in the state for 2018 by U.S. News and World Report, NMSA has been a recipient of one of the highest national honors in education, the 2016 national Blue Ribbon Award. NMSA is open to all students in New Mexico who qualify through a blind, audition and portfolio admissions process held every February. Admission to NMSA is based solely on an arts audition or portfolio review- no academic criteria are used. A panel of professional artists participates as part the selection team.

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The Class of 2021

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Pecos senior Derrick Romero, right, waits with fellow grads for the start of the Pecos commencement ceremony May 21 in Pecos.

PECOS HIGH SCHOOL “ Congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2021!” Class Motto: “Here is to the night that turned into mornings with friends that turned into family.” Class Song: “Grew Up Slower” by Dylan Schneider Class Flower: Rose and hibiscus Valedictorian: Ashlyn Flores

Fallon Big Lake

Salutatorian: Trinity Herrera Academic accomplishments: National Honor Society: Ashlyn Flores Trinity Herrera; Dominique Varela; Derek DeHerrera.

Isis Hoogerhuies

Kianna Quintana

Silas Marti

Derrick Romero

Francisco Martinez

Rolando Sandoval

Bani Morataya

William Trujillo

Serena Nickell

Michael Varela

Ashlyn Flores

Eliza Ortiz

Naomi Vela

Alexis Gonzales

Marissa Ortiz

Alexandra Velasquez

Trinity Herrera

Melissa Perez

Dominique Varela

Dana Benavidez Derek DeHerrera

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Vanessa Dominguez Gonzalez

Critical thinking, confidence and curiosity are hallmarks of a Waldorf graduate. Our six impressive seniors have continued the tradition of SFWS excellence. They have been accepted by over 40 institutions and awarded a combined $2.4 million in scholarships!

Academic letters earned (3.5 GPA and above for at at least two consecutive semesters): Derek DeHerrera; Vanessa Dominguez Gonzalez; Ashlyn Flores; Trinity Herrera; Silas Marti; Francisco Martinez; Kianna Quintana.

Class Color: Air Force blue

2021 graduates

Principal Pedro Vallejo

Congratulations CLasS oF 2021!

ABOVE: Family and friends of Pecos High School graduates watch as the grads march into the school’s gym during the Pecos commencement ceremony.

Holden Duncan

American University Washington, DC

Deedee Jansen

Caroline Kyser

Will Smith

Olivia Wilson

Austin College Austin, TX

Denver University Denver, CO

RIGHT: Pecos graduate Willie Trujillo receives a congratulatory hug from his father, Billy Trujillo, after the ceremony.

Indie Russell

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I am so proud of our 357 graduates for the class of 2021. I want to thank all of our graduates for their hard work, dedication, and perseverance during this most difﬁcult school year. They should all be proud along with all of their parents and families. I am going to miss them all and they will be forever graduates of Santa Fe High School. Congratulations class of 2021! I love you all!” Principal Carl Marano

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Friends and family of Santa Fe High School graduates line up to greet the grads as they arrive for the school’s commencement ceremony May 28. Class motto: “Together we have experienced life. Separately we will pursue our dreams. Forever our memories will remain.” Class song: “Glorious” by Macklemore featuring Skylar Grey Valedictorian: Annabelle Wechsler Salutatorian: Faris Wald Top academic accomplishments: Santa Fe High School produced 31 “Honor Blues” from the Class of 2021, which combines academic achievement, service and participation in extracurricular activities. More than 65 percent of its graduates will attend college in the fall, and 58 percent received at least one scholarship. Annabelle Wechsler will attend Columbia University. Faris Wald will be attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Seniors had an average GPA of 3.1 for the 2020-21 school year.

2021 graduates Olivia A. Abeyta Ashley Andrea Aguilar Nava Simone Sydney Alarid-Botelho Luis Javier Aldana Barbosa Philip Allen Retuta Alexander Mark Cornwall Allen Faith Hannah Marie Alva Jasmine Itzamara Alvarez Kanisha Liberty Alvarez Allyson Judith Anaya Aubryanna Destiny Chantel Angel Anderson Johnny Angelo Anderson Sofia Apodaka-Morales Daniel Michael Aragon Adam Nikolas Aranda Carlos Cruzito Chiolero Archuleta Bryanna Marie Arellano Kailye Olympia Arellano Bishop Santiago Rico Armijo Elisoff

Anthony Albert Branch

David Angelo Chamberlain

Ricardo Diaz Flores

Faith Hailey Bransford

Jorja Jane Chambers

Liam J Donahue

Taisei Nalu Liam Bundy

Kyla Landrito Chan

Liam Nathan Downey

Jerry Burciaga-Avalos

Aremi Chavez

Adam Joseph Duran

Daniel Bryan Bustillos

Adan-Mario Michael Chavez

Cayetano Miguel Duran

Faith Amorette Bustos

Aron Chavez

Joshua Phillip Duran

Lincoln Emanuel Byrd

Lauren Elizabeth Clinton

Mina Angel Renee Edwards

Angie Julianna Figueroa-Perez

Ryan Joseph Campos

Tiffany Anissa Coblentz

Maya Audrey Ellers

Ashley Fitzpatrick

Grant Alexander Canby

Aundria Alise Cohen

Oliver Carlos Elsbrock

Wendy Flores Mata

Marcos Daniel Cano

Ashley Guadalupe Contreras

Adilene Enriquez

Phoenix Forloney

Ivan Jose Castaneda Lucero

Lily Marie Cook

Gabriela Adelita Enriquez

Francisco Javier Franco

Autumn Rayn Castaneda

Akyra Kaylee Cordova

Leslie Enriquez

Jason Josue Galdamez Peraza

Zoe Julianna Berky-Green

Celina Anita Catanach

Benjamin Vidal Cordova

Johanna Esparza Cano

Anthony John Gallegos

Beatriz Elena Berrelleza Rosales

Christina Catanach

Isabel Talisa Cordova

Annika Raine Espinosa

Cheyenne Mae Gallegos

Sundance Wind Edward Black

Christopher Cazares

Kristiana Keahi Croxton Torres

Jose Alfredo Esquivel Mercado

Angelica Garcia Gomez

Simon Wesley Blaser

Victor Emilio Cdebaca

Michael Oliver Dalton

Kevin Manuel Estrada Perez

Corina Garcia Gutierrez

Jaiden A Block

Angel-Luis Maclen Chacon

Benny Robert Delgado

Medhat Hashem Faidi

Cody Jacob Garcia

Alexander Charles Armijo Hailey Nicole Armijo Brayan Alexis Arras Rubio David James Arrieta Ruben Jesse Arrieta Zachary Lee Arsis Aviannah Mikelah Avila Heaven M Barela Sydney Syrey Barkley Angel Isaac Bautista Abygail Glory Bay-Bojorquez Alexandra Lee Benitez

Santa Fe High School graduate Sabdiel Hernandez gets an enthusiastic congratulations from his father, Javier Hernandez, after the school’s commencement ceremony at Ivan Head Stadium. Remy Marie Feathers

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The Class of 2021 Frank Jeremiah Quintana Jr. Amerette Quintana Samantha Nicole Quintana Jason Rael Jasper Lee Johnson Rael Gissel Ramirez Elijah Reed Isabel Reed Emma Jayne Reynolds Alejandro Cruz Rigales Adrianna Mae Ritch Maria Isabel Rivas Chavez Irvin Gonzalo Rivas Litzy Rivera Dominguez Samuel Rivera Ramos Rosbelia Rivera-Medrano Elijah Rivera Patrick Rivera Sebastian Leandro Rivera Teralli Brielle Rivera Elvis Rizo Torres Talia Morgana Roberts Desmond Ramone Robinson Jr. Vaclav Chandler Roderick Orlando Sebastian Rodriguez Acosta Luis Daniel Rodriguez Garcia Adam Noah Rodriguez Joel Rodriguez Reyes Rodriguez Isabel Sargent Rogerson Joseph Vincent Romero-Kleve Angelique Ashley Romero Carlos Santiago Romero Isaiah Leo Romero Javier Christopher Romero Jericha Pilar Romero Omar Romero

Santa Fe High School graduates Aubry Anderson, left, and Amara Ortiz help each other with caps and gowns before the ceremony.

Christopher Romero Bella Louise Root Ricardo Santiago Rosacker

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Natalia Briana Roybal-Herrera Marco Antonio Ruiz Torres

Julian A Garcia

Vivian Arlette Ruiz

Kevin Alejandro Garcia

Lizbeth Saenz Cruz

Leonardo Daniel Garcia

Brianna Maria Saenz

Sierra Isabella Garcia

Sasha Salas

John William Geisler

Jerimiah Ray Salazar

Colin Joy George

Magdalena Angelina Salazar

Hazel Ravyn George

Reuben Rey Mark Salazar

William Ramez Clark Germann

Santiago Ray Salazar

Levi Roman Bruce Gessler

Lesly Marlen Salinas Ibarra

Benjamin Wallace Goeller

Jaden Patrick Schliening

Alexis Renee Gomez

Angelica Maria Segovia

Ana Cristina Gonzales Navarrete

Faith Jazmine Segura

Allyson M Gonzales

Isaiah Nicholas Segura

Maxomus Orlando Alfonso Gonzales

Marcus Gene Sena Martinez

Robert Daniel Gonzales

Candace Mariah Sena

Sage Elizabeth Gonzales

Dominique Gabriella Sena

Trinity Alisha Gonzales

Eric Paul Serna

Mauricio A Gonzalez Medina

Veronica Serrano Castaneda

Jonah Robert Gott Lucas Daniel Granata

Jessica Rashel Sican-Perez

Jasmine Arely Gutierrez Quintana

Gabriel Ryan Sidebottom

Mariah Elizabeth Gutierrez,

Anna Leticia Silva Jacquelyn Sisneros

Jesus Humberto Guzman Hernandez

ABOVE: Family and friends of Santa Fe High School graduates pack Ivan Head Stadium before the start of the school’s commencement ceremony.

Christopher Guzman Ashley Marie Hale Kieran Edward Haley Jayryan Rael Hands

LEFT: Santa Fe High graduate Carlos Archeleta congratulates friends as they receive their diplomas.

Joseph Patrick Hayes Abner Emanuel Hernandez Martinez Jorge Elias Hernandez

Audra Catherine Skardis Kiran John Smelser Noah Xavier Snow Ivy Rae Irving St. Clair Esaias James Sturgeon Reina Elvira Suazo Liam John Sutton

Sabdy Hernandez

Ashlyn Elexis Tapia-Gallegos

Sophia Violeta Honnell-Archuleta

Anya Briggs Muller

Dylan Xander Tapia

Sheyenne Marie Hoskisson

Esthefania Munoz Hernandez

Joshua Nelson Ingram Pringle

Jose Ricardo Munoz Rascon

Jordan Isaiah Tapia

David Marcos Ita

Coral Munoz

Jessica Jamileth Gonzalez Iturralde

Makayla Grace Mutz

Milo Stephen Jacobs

Jade Erin Nash

Abby Sharon Janecek

Samuel Joseph Nelson

Evelyn Esmeralda Jaquez Sandoval

Briana Katalina Newsom

Angelo Ryan Jimenez

Olivia Mai Nguyen

Charles Paul Jiron

Ashley I. Null

Madilyn Rose Johnson

Tyler Montgomery Oakeley

Zandra Jessie Kesler

Brianna N. Olivas

Amber Marie Lujan

Ernesto Jesus Medina

Nicolas John Lujan

Janiece Dominique Medina

Olyssia Olson

Lily Ann Lardon

Ramon Lujan

Isabella Renee Melton

Niqole Francine Ordonez

Gerald Leon Lee Jr.

Kayla Elizabeth Mackowski

Luis Enrrique Mendez Alarcon

Daniel Antoino Orona

Rosa Yasmara Leon

Krystal Abigail Madrid

Anthony Alexis Mendez Chali

Alan German Ortega Quezada

Evan Arnold Levis

Justin Donovan Maestas

Luis Alonso Mendiaz Marin

Jordan Gabriel Ortega

Michael Stephen Levis

Matthew Ryan Maestas

Abran James Mendiola

Leslie Ortega

Tai A Lewis

Nathan Alex Maestas

Daniela Menjivar

Yahzmin M Ortega

Fintan Patrick Long

Gabby May Malczewski

Erick Alexis Merino Chacon

Amara Elizabeth Ortiz

Evan John Longworth

Owen Margaret-Verrett

Sage Fe Merriam

Dominic Estevan Ortiz

Melannie Jasmine Lopez Telon

Evan Carlos Marion

Robert Zachary Michaelson

Sydney Elizabeth Pacheco

Elijah Leevi Lopez-Lucero

Jack Robert Marlow

Faith E Miller

Angelo Jacob Padilla

Isaiah Donovan Lopez

Julianna Marie Marquez

Jasmine Magaly Miranda

Dawnica Bella Padilla

Jocele Shaylene Lopez

Larissa Marti

Manish Moktan

Miguel Jose Padilla

Jordan Jayson Koroneos Sydney Lam

Brittany Mariah Olivas

Savannah Marie Tapia Jackson Spaulding Teague Deonte Javon Tenorio Alexandra Terrazas Sa’eed Kamal Theragood Jenna Nicole Tingwall Maria Jose Tiscareno Pichardo Cooper Tolen Alexia Stephanie Trevizo Flores Alexander John Trujillo Alyssa Nazerae Trujillo Breanna Mya Trujillo Eric Andrew Trujillo Gabriel Maximilliano Trujillo Malerie Faith Trujillo Michael Antonio Trujillo Steven Nicholas Upston Jordy Fernando Urbina Aaliyah Jazmine Valdez Valencya Estrella Valdez Simon Patrick Valenzuela Maria Shibata Valle Jaiden John Varner Benjamin Frank Vasquez Jr.

Tomas Sean Lopez

Heaven Estrella Martinez-Roybal

Sergio Alejandro Molina Garcia

Nathan Adrian Padilla

Vanessa Emilee Lopez

Cruz Joseph Martinez

Estrella Gabriella Montano

Marguerite Elise Palmer Kamprath

Zachary I Lopez

Francisco Martinez

Siovhan Stephan Montano

Natalia Rhu Payne

Alyssa Janaye Vigil

Briana L Lovato

Izaak Benjamin Martinez

Melissa Anahi Montes Arias

Marisa Lydia Peinado

Brenda Daniela Villegas-Reza

Alexandro Pablo Loya

Izaiah Angell Martinez

Davin Jo-Kane Montoya De Chavez

Alexandra Pena

Faris Irwin Wald

Jorge Ivan Lozano Villa

Jeremy Hunter Martinez

Alyssa Nicole Montoya

Naomi Judith Pena

Malik William Waldren Blackmon

Vanashlee Lynette Lozoya

Nicholas Carlos Martinez

Glenn Henry Montoya

Jennifer Melissa Perez Lopez

Rhiannon Jaylynn Webb

Aaliyah Alicia Lucero

John Alexander Marvin

Jacob Dante Morales

Jesus Cuauhtemoc Perez

Annabelle Grace Wechsler

Damon David Lucero

Ella Sage Mcewen

Federico Morelli

Ethan Madison Ploof

Benge Abendego Witter

Eric Julian Lucero

Sarahi Medina Castillo

Noemy Moreno

Erendira Quintana Gonzalez

Samuel Jacob Wohl

Alyssa Carmen Vigil

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Class motto: ”We all have selfdoubt. You don’t deny it, but you also don’t capitulate to it. You embrace it.” — Kobe Bryant

Melinda Cereceres-Martinez

Class flower: Yellow hibiscus

Denisse Chavez Meraz

Class song: “We Are Young” by Fun.

Jesse Colombe

Co-valedictorians: Miranda Salazar, Emily Chavez and Sophia Sena Salutatorian: Juan Branch Academic accomplishments: Juan Branch and Miranda Salazar are four-year recipients of the Sundevil Torch Award, which honors students who embody success as a leader on campus and the Española Valley community. National Honor Society members: Juan Branch, Emily Chavez, Alyana Cuevas, Anita DeAguero, Haily Guinn, Miranda Salazar and Sophia Sena. Spanish/Tewa honorees include Sandibel Canales Villaruel, Lizbet Corral-Hernandez, Lizbeth Cuellar, Kendra Diaz, Nayeli Gallegos and Jessenia Torresday.

2021 graduates

ESPAÑOLA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Emily Chavez Nicholas Chavez

Karina Cordova Rodriguez Lizbet Corral-Hernandez Lizbeth Cuellar Alyanna Cuevas

Mark Romero

Alexandria Davis Anita DeAguero

Caleb Salazar

Kendra Diaz

Dylan Salazar

Angel Dominguez

Miranda Salazar

Jordan Duda

Sev Salazar

Kianna Duran

Gerardo Sanchez

Araceli Espinoza

Haylie Sanchez

Jacob Gallegos

Terrance Sanchez

Nayeli Gallegos

Sean Sandoval

Angel Gallegos Aragon

Sophia Sena

Adrianna Garcia

Anastasia Serna

Cruzcita Garcia

Danny Serrano Jr.

Delfildo Garcia

Stephani Soto De La Cruz

Angelica Aguirre

Ellena Garcia

Ty Springfield

Jada Alexander

Enrique Garcia

James Sterling

Aaron Altamirano

Jacob Garcia

Jade Talamantez Calderson

Sky Anderson

Joshua Garcia

Julie Tamayo

Elia Andrade

Matthias Garcia

Dayanara Tapia

Fidel Andrade

Orlando Garcia

Odalys Terrazas

Monica Aragon Valenzuela

Maria Emily Garcia Holguin

Anthony Thomas

Atalia Archuleta

Deon Garduno

Christopher Archuleta

Mikayla Gee

Nathan Archuleta

Frankie Gonzales

Aldo Arevalo

Grace Gonzales

Hector Arras

Lee Gonzales

Selene Arras Castillo

Jacqueline Gonzalez

Andrea Atencio

Jordan Garcia

Devin Atencio

Leeanna Guillen

Raylen Atencio

Hailey Guinn

Adamaris Baca

Samantha Gutierrez

Jasmaine Baca

Linda Guzman

Sonia Baeza-Enriquez

Alexandro Hernandez Parra

Angelina Balderrama

Alicia Herrera

Travis Balkey

Caitlin Hice

Shawn Barela

Mia Jacquez

Jessenia Torresday COURTESY LEO JARAMILLO

Española Valley High School’s commencement ceremony.

Jason Torrez Blanca Trujillo

Monique Maestas

Peter Martinez

Aliyah Overson

Elijah Maez

Rudy Martinez

Sarah Oyenque

Dennis Maldonado

Shania Martinez

Jenessa Palomares

Alejandro Marquez

Estevan Membreno

Magaly Parra

Aracely Marquez

Jacqueline Meraz

Karen Perez Acosta

Vinz Marquez

Jesse Moe

Sebastian Prieto Yanez

Alexia Martinez

Larry Mondragon

Alexis Quintana

Angel Martinez

Genesis Monge Morales

Destiny Quintana

Angelique Martinez

Analycia Montoya

Diana Ramirez

Daijah Martinez

Donovan Montoya

Diego Ramirez Cordova

Damian Martinez

Edwin Munoz Castillo

Lorena Rascon

Paulina Munoz Jacquez

Albert Rodriguez

Brenden Trujillo Alejandra Valdez Destiny Valdez Dylan Valdez Isaiah Valdez Sean Valdez Bryan Valerio Maldonado Eric Varela Angelina Vazquez Pedro Vazquez Orlando Velador Ortega Cynthia Velasquez

Evanyssa Baros

Logan La Pointe

Daveigh Martinez

Chino John Ed Barrita

Amanda LaBadie

Estrella Martinez

Carl Naranjo

Arriana Rodriguez

Amelia Vigil

Jordan Bell

Alandra Lopez

Jerome Martinez

Savanna Naranjo

Carol Rodriguez

Caleb Vigil

Juan Branch

Haley Lopez

Kylie Martinez

Kimberly Nartea

Eduardo Rodriguez

Jeremiah Vigil

Sandibel Canales Villarruel

Jose Lovato

Lena Martinez

Madison Norris

Gabriel Rodriguez

Julie Vigil

Antonio Carmona-Perea

Cristina Lovato

Maxine Martinez

Adriana Nuñez

Caleb Romero

Mystica Villalobos

Corrine Castillo

Destiny Maestas

Miquella Martinez

Jose Angel Olivas

Gabriel Romero

Amanda Wagatsuma

Davina Velasquez

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NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Early College Opportunity graduates toss their caps after their graduation ceremony May 26. PHOTOS LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO THE NEW MEXICAN

The New Mexico School for the Deaf gives a hearty “ congratulations to our seniors. We are so proud of you

and wish you all the best for a bright future.” Superintendent Rosemary J. Gallegos Class motto: “Learn from the past, live in the present, and create your future.” Class song: “Roar” by Katy Perry Class flower: Fairy Rose

EARLY COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES “

Class of 2021, thank you for being a part of the ECO family these past four years. We are excited to hear about all your future accomplishments. Congratulations to each of you!” Principal Michael Hagele

Class motto: “Dirty hands, clean money.”

Class colors: Purple and gold

2021 graduates Joshua Armendariz Justin Bryant Jarrod Burns Waylon Lopez Zachery Reed Katelyn Sorensen

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ABOVE: New Mexico School for the Deaf senior class speakers Justin Bryant and Jarrod Burns. BELOW: New Mexico School for the Deaf’s 2021 graduates.

Class song: “Ordinaryish People” by AJR featuring Blue Man Group Academic accomplishments: Jackson Sparks, welding certificate, Santa Fe Community College Class flower: Red rose

2021 graduates Alejandro Arreola Romero Noah Alejandro Baca Devin Martin Brito Victoria Grace Diener Gabriela Dawn Garza Shailyn Monique Josephine Lucero-Rozzi Ezequiel Clemente Ortega Michael Joseph Osborn Miguel L. Portillo Christopher Alejandro Ramirez Jackson Porter Revell Vanessa Rodriguez Ramirez Charity Shantell Roybal Jackson Christopher Lee Sparks Benny Jude Vigil Katelyn Marie Warren

ABOVE: Early College Opportunity Valedictorian Katelyn Warren addresses her classmates during the school’s graduation ceremony. LEFT: Nadine Trujillo cheers on her son, Miguel Portillo, as he accepts his diploma May 26 during the graduation ceremony for Early College Opportunity.

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The Class of 2021

CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

I am incredibly proud of the “ perseverance and dedication

that the Class of 2021 has demonstrated. Their resiliency and commitment to making a positive impact in our community is second to none.” Principal Jaime Holladay

People cheer on the Class of 2021 graduates May 27 as they make their way to the ﬁeld at Capital High School. PHOTOS BY LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Class motto: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney Class song: “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco Class flower: Dahlia Valedictorian: Tanya Sugey Ruiz Parra Salutatorian: Alexandra C. Mendoza

2021 graduates Elian Acosta Chavarria Yessenia Guadalupe Aguirre Aldana Sandy Paola Aguirre Diaz Jeremiah Diego Aguirre Jacob Albo Liz Miranda Almeida Esau Alvarado Ugarte Andres Cristobal Alvarado Ivan Alvarado Estephany Alvarez Kassandra Jaylene Alvarez Adrian Giovanny Aragon Jennifer Rubi Aranda Dominic Elijah Archuleta Estrella Ximena Archuleta Jazlyn Alyssa Archuleta Lourdes Darling Armenta Cazares Elizabeth Avitia Maldonado Anthony Romeo Baca Jr Deyonce Faith Baca Mauricio Barboza Zul Liam Aidan Barlow Yesenia Olivia Barraza Alejandro Guadalupe Bejarano Morales Senica Natalie Beltran Ruiz Ximena Bencomo Martinez Nicole Beatrice Michelle Bernal Marcos Bojorquez Carmona Manuel Ricardo Bojorquez Mendoza Ulises Enrique Bolanos Cabrera Kayla Marie Bonilla Jose Luis Briceno Jr Paola Bustillos Marquez

Leslye Carlet Chavarria Lerma

Estevan James Endito

Guillermo Garcia Torres

Hansel Fernando Chavez Blanco

Jesus Axel Escarcega Ramirez

Joselyn Garcia Trevizo

Natasha Lozoya hugs her son, Giovanni Muñoz, during the Capital High School graduation ceremony.

Jose Chavez Navarrete

Fabian Esparza Garcia

Osvaldo Garcia-Loya

Jose Fernando Chavez

Rocio Esmeralda Espinoza Berrelleza

Bianca Garcia

Kimberly Ivy Collins-Gomez

Ruth Merari Esquivel Martinez

Carlos Eduardo Garcia

Alann Arturo Gutierrez Salazar

Estephania Cordova Felix

Leonardo Estrada Fernandez

Kaylie Alia Garcia

Destiny Gutierrez

Erik Alejandro Cordova Rivera

Karen Estrada Lozano

Lizbeth Garcia

Jubalee Meranda Hamilton

Jose Cordova Rosas

Alexandra Estrada

Roice Alan Garcia

Anna Stephani Hayes

Harrison David Coriz

Lorena Flores Becerra

Rosa Juliana Garcia

Enrique Jahir Hernandez Cisneros

Angelina Mariah Crespin

Oscar Arath De Jesus Flores Garcia

Jessica Alejandra Gaytan Monrroy

Alexandra Hernandez

Nataly Alexandra Cruz Marquez

Jose Manuel Flores Trujillo

Angel Mae Gonzales Kingsbury

Angelo Joseph Leroy Hernandez

Luis Angel Daniel

Maria Jaquelin Flores Velazquez

Dallas Andrew Gonzales

Shanice Amor Hernandez Devon Daniel Hobson

Jeraldine Natalia De Los Santos Luna

Ashley Denise Flores

Issac Jerome Gonzales

Jessica Cantero Martinez

Erika Delgadillo Munoz

Ernestine Juanita Flores

Selena Azalea Shania Gonzales

Jacqueline Huizar Verea

Louisiana Caraveo Castillo

Alan Delira-Richards

Iris Dianey Fonseca Castillo

Nimci Sharin Yasmin Gonzalez Rodriguez

Andres Damion Ibarra

Marley Cardenas

Victor Gabriel Diaz

Charlotte Dawn Fritz

Idalee Gonzalez

Jazmin Jacquez Hernandez

Miguel Alejandro Carrillo

Lizeth Dominguez Hernandez

Haylee Destiny Gallegos Martinez

Orlando Enriquez Grajeda Bencomo

Miguel Angel Jaramillo Juarez

Juan Pablo Casas Garcia

Alea Rosalia Dominguez Martinez

Mariajose Garcia Madrid

Cesar Fabi Grajeda

Jamilla C Jaramillo

Alexis Cabanas Mendoza

Cher Marie Casias

Irving Adrian Dominguez Morales

Andrea A Garcia Montes

Adam Gabriel Griego Mestas

Luisa Juleana Javalera Loya

Jonathan Castaneda

Kimberly Patricia Duarte Ramirez

Jonathan Manuel Garcia Rodriguez

Victor Jesus Guevara Zambrano

Enrique Eduardo De Lo Santos Juarez

Eliel Castillo Chavez

Gloria Marie Dumas

Jeremiah Ian Garcia Romero

Karina Gutierrez Madrid

Isabel Jurado Herrera

Sunday, June 13, 2021

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

The Class of 2021 Jake Albo throws a beach ball at the end of the Capital High School commencement ceremony May 27. PHOTOS BY LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Brianna Valerie Roybal Daniel Louis Roybal Kimberly Jisell Rueda Lopez Tanya Sugey Ruiz Parra Raul Eduardo Ruiz Sanchez Alan Ruiz Kevin Andrik Ruvalcaba Martinez Yajaira Irene Salas-Banda Frida Juliana Salas Alvaro Elian Salazar Chacon Dominic Isaiah Salazar John Zion Salazar Vianney Berenice Saldivar Castellanos Josue Abelardo Salinas Kenia Samaniego Iris Arleth Sanchez Rascon Jaime Jahir Sanchez-Bueno Alejandra Sanchez Julian Francisco Sanchez Magaly Sanchez Giovanny Sandoval Lopez Angelina Michelle Sandoval Jose Antonio Santos Diaz Luis Jesus Santos Trujillo Desire Chantel Sedillo Diamond Alexis Segura Miquela Angelica Segura Chris Michael Sena Xavier Belarmino Sena

Sierra Cydney Lambert

Izayah Ryan Serrano

Franceska Illinea Golez Legaspi

Destiny Nicole Shaffer

Adin Gabriel Lichtenstein

Kimberly Azucena Sican Perez

April Laura Angel Lindsey

Bryan Silva Oliva

Isaias Lopez Zambrano

Dulce Silva Sandoval

Kevin Matthew Lopez

Ethena Marie Silva

Alexa Loya Caraveo

Matthew Garrette Smith

Brian Loya Garcia

Evelyn Pamela Solis

Maricruz Isabel Loya

Rebecca Ann Sorensen

Alan Lozano

Lesli Sotelo Majalca

Arturo Alfonso Lujan

Ivan Daniel Soto Amaya

Dominic Marcus Luna

Yeimin Lucero Soto Talamantes

Nicole Jacquline Mancha Yamileth Marquez Salinas

Anna Soto

Yassiel Marquez

Kevin Rolando Suarez Rivas

Ruben Martinez Diaz

Amanda Raquel Tafoya

Andrea Noemi Martinez Jimenez

Jesus Emilio Tapia Mendez

Kixia Merari Martinez Martinez

Jaime Torres Chavez

Lilia Adamaris Martinez Ojeda

Ligia R Torres Trejo

Daniela Martinez Tovar

Ramon David Torres Zambrano

Ariana Angelita Martinez

Alejandro Torres

Brayan Alejandro Martinez

Dulce Angelica Trejo Ornelas

Dessie Jude Martinez Dion Jordan Martinez Domenici Jordan Martinez Gabriel Anthony Martinez Johnny Carlos Martinez Jose Martinez Madison Martinez Rudolfo Adrian Joseph Martinez Zoe Michelle Martinez Kasandra Mata Martinez Daisy Alondra Mata Orozco Hazel Georgina Mazariego Rivas Jacqueline Medina Barraza Marissa Angelique Medina Belen Citlalli Mendez Muniz

Nancy Judyth Montenegro Acosta

Esteily Ruby Ornelas Chaly

Derrica Faith Montez

Angelica Natalie Ornelas

Larissa Montijo Gutierrez

Nicole Ashley Ortiz

Sergio Daniel Montijo

Carlos Eduardo Otero Cruz

Fernanda Karime Quintanilla

Destiney Deanndra Montoya

Santa Cecilia Ovalle Rodriguez

Jose Angel Ramirez Carrillo

Marcos Leon Mora

Gabriela Sabina Pacheco Casas

Axel Mariano Ramirez Gomez

Luis Emilio Rodrigo Morales Perez

Evelyn Paz Pacheco

Lizbeth Ramirez

Ingrid Morales Rascon

Luke Richard Padilla

Yolanda Sarah Reyna

Anthony Morales

Luis Eduardo Palencia Guzman

Alejandra Rodriguez Amaya

Roberto Munoz Garcia

Alan Alberto Parada Arias

Ailin Rodriguez Benavente

Luciano Giovanni Manuelle Munoz Lozoya

Angel Adrian Parra

Brithany Odalis Rodriguez Luevano

Fathima Karen Munoz Martinez

Cristina Giselle Perez Nunez

Genesis Camilia Rodriguez Mercado

Valedictorian Tanya Ruiz Parra addresses her fellow graduates at Capital High.

Daniel Munoz

Jayron Manuel Diaz Rodas

Edgar Ivan Rodriguez

Mateo Santiago Munoz

Stephanie Pinon Gonzalez

Grecia Rodriguez

Aaliyah Jade Trujillo Adrian Alexis Urbina Dominguez Destiny Jordan Valdez Quintana Miguel Ruben Valencia Duarte Adrian Fernando Valenzuela Nava Brian Varela Frescas Bruce Holiday Vargas Manuel Martin Vargas Joseph Vazquez Medina Perla Judith Vega Mancinas Victor Antonio Vega Montoya Krystina Elena Vega Joksan Jared Velasquez Rivera Melissa Veleta Nava Ramon J Vigil

Michelle Murillo

Luis Alberto Pinon

Sonia Mia Rodriguez

Alexandra C Mendoza

Alejandra Naranjo Gutierrez

Jazmin Poblano

Tyana Cheyenne Rodriguez

Cristopher Alexis Villarreal Ochoa

Jadon Michael Mendoza

Sahana Nava Mendez

Yadira Adeliz Ponce Arreola

Xavier Rodriguez

Angel Sebastian Villegas Lopez

Karen Carolina Merino Pocasangre

Crystal G Nava

Arleth Ponce

Javier Antonio Patricio Romero Sandoval

Ariana Rea Wiggins

Christopher Mendoza Castillo

Karissa Kaila Miera

Albert Neri Jr.

Nathan Ponce

Jarraca Romero

Louisa Marie Wiker

Juan Omar Miramontes Estrada

Brandy Nevarez Maldonado

Erika Portillo

Xavier James Romero

Danielle Victoria Willis

Martin Efrain Miranda Jr

Alexander Maala Obispo

Abraham Quezada Marquez

Ashlynn Elizabeth Romine

Katherine Elizabeth Willis

Valeria Mireles

Angel Uriel Olivas

Vanessa Michelle Quezada

Emani Jolae Rosales

Anthony Zambrano Cardona

Jose Manuel Monge Faudoa

Marcus Xavior Olivo

Mireya Quinonez

Maria Aracely Rosales

Monserrath Zamora Santos

Michael Angelo Montano

Ricardo Ordonez Leyva

Jeferson Josue Quintana Perez

Danielray Roybal-Cardenas

Carla Daniela Zul Rangel

Kayla Bonilla holds up her diploma for her family to see during the Capital High School graduation ceremony.

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

Sunday, June 13, 2021

The Class of 2021

Congratulations

PHOTOS BY LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Graduates walk in during their graduation ceremony May 26 at Desert Sage Academy.

DESERT SAGE ACADEMY The 2020-21 graduating class of Desert Sage “ Academy was the ﬁrst graduating class of the school.

These graduates have experienced a year like no other and have succeeded despite it all. May the experience and your success give you conﬁdence that you can reach your dreams.” Principal Alice Braden

La Familia

Class motto: “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.” — Jeff Bezos

2021 graduates

Class song: “We Are Young” by Fun.

Isbelle Banner

Class flower: Sunflower

Adriana Dove

Carlos Tarango Ortega

Valedictorian: Isbelle Banner

Joab Gonzalez

Destiny Velarde

Salutatorian: Eva Crocker

Nidia Gonzalez Moreno

Amber Vigil

Lestat Arnold

David Holmes Ronnie Ray Montoya Jaqueline Ponce-Figueroa

Moises Ayala

Vanessa Rodriguez Flores Juanito Sena Rodriguez

Eva Crocker

Danielle Sisneros

MEDICAL CENTER SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

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MEDICAL • DENTAL • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Our Vision: Healthy Lives for All in a Healthy Santa Fe La Familia Medical Center’s focus on the family helps you and your loved ones of all ages live healthy, active lives. Our team of skilled medical

Wendy Dove hugs her daughter, Adriana Dove, at the end of the Desert Sage graduation ceremony.

providers and clinic staff are dedicated to meeting

SANTA FE WALDORF

your health needs at each life stage. La Familia Medical Center offers medical, dental and behavioral health services to everyone, regardless of income or ability to pay. We accept all types of insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and Workers Compensation. Convenient inperson and telehealth visits are available at our Santa Fe locations, as well as curbside pick-up of prescriptions from our pharmacy.

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We are so proud of this graduating class and of all of their diverse gifts they have brought to our school.” Gerson Pérez, school administrator Class motto: “There is no one right way to live.” — Daniel Quinn

2021 graduates

Class song: “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show Top academic accomplishments: Surviving courses on The Modern Dilemma and Goethe’s Faust Class flower: Helianthus Occidentalis (Western Sunflower)

Holden Duncan

Valedictorian: Indie Russell

Deedee Jansen

Deedee Jansen Caroline Kyser Indie Russell Will Smith Olivia Wilson

Salutatorian: Deedee Jansen Will Smith

Learn more at www.lafamiliasf.org 1035 Alto St + 2145 Caja Del Oro Grant Rd + 6401 Richards Avenue Santa Fe, NM + 505-982-4425

Indie Russell

Holden Duncan

Olivia Wilson

Caroline Kyser

Sunday, June 13, 2021

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

The Class of 2021

POJOAQUE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL The Class of 2021 has faced many challenges this past year and they have overcome “ them all. The character and determination these students have shown through all of this

is inspirational. I am proud of each and everyone of the graduating class. Congratulations and best of luck to you all.” Principal Terry Birks Class Quote: “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” — Andy Bernard

85% of students participating in the program see an improvement in reading proﬁciency

Class Song: “The Nights” by Avicii Class Flower: Freesia Class Colors: Emerald and green Valedictorian: Analyssa N. Gomez Salutatorian: Marisa Danielle Gutierrez Top academic accomplishments: Lukus Archibeque earned a certificate in EMT Basic; Maya Archuleta will earn an associate degree in nursing by the end of the summer.

EVERY CHILD … should feel empowered to create a better future for themselves. Mentoring Kids Work NM is committed to developing the academic and social-emotional skills needed to make it possible. We place well-trained, dedicated high-school and college mentors in elementary schools across the state, and through one-on-one after school mentoring sessions throughout the year, we help to improve literacy, competence and confidence.

2021 graduates Christy R. Aguilar Savina S. Aguilar Ayana Jaylynn Aguirre Michael Apodaca Sean Aragon Lukus Archibeque Kayleena Archuleta Maya Hope Archuleta Ashley Ximena Ardila-Garcia Guillermo Armendarez Noah Michael Armijo Jessica Arreola Enriquez Christopher Arvizo Zavala Alexa Avila

COURTESY PHOTOS

Pojoaque Valley graduates chat with Sen. Ben Ray Luján, who spoke at the school’s graduation ceremony.

Vianey Bernal

Daisha King

Ethan R. Peña Alicia Monique Quintana

Kylie Bird

Xavier Christopher Kitchens

Kylee Marie Boylan

Alexander Chase Law

Isabella Rosa Ramirez

Milnor G. Branch

Alexus A. Lewis

Jocelyn Judith Rios

Xavier Dylan Brunton

Devonn Leyba Holmes

Elias Rodriguez

Hennessei Calabaza-Gutierrez

Jessica Herrera Lolmaugh

Briannah Yolanda Romereau

Joshua Chavez

Ariana Zorida Lopez

Anna Natalie Estrella Romero

Jasmine Anthonette Isabel Cisneros

Isaiah Thomas Lujan

Santiago A Romero

Javin Isaiah Lujan

Jamie Jessica Crowe

Colby Luna

Jessica Hope Roybal

Casandra Digna Batista Dauz

Chantel Isabel Maestas

Alanna-Alexiis DeAguero

Natalia Maria Maez

Aubriana Duran Josiah Jayden Enriquez Zabryna N. Enriquez Paola Jetsemani Espinoza Celayell Evans Lovato Dylan Shane Fooks-Salazar Kristen Alyse Fordham Nixolai Eleazar Frenier Paul Robert Frenier Tobias Miguel Gallegos Alexis M. Garcia Andrew Garcia Briana Garcia Jordan G. Garcia Analyssa N. Gomez Manuela Gomez Arras Bernard Nick Gonzales

Alan Angel Martinez Alyssa Martinez Brian J. Martinez Diego A. Martinez Isaiah E. Martinez Jaden John Martinez Jeff Emilio Manuel Martinez Joel Justin Martinez Joshua Martinez Kiara Chantel Martinez Matthew I. Martinez Nathaniel Christopher Martinez Sharise M. Martinez Vida Medina Sergio Meza Mikayla V. Miera

Monique M. Salazar Danielle Salcido Ashley Leticia Sanchez Santana Monique Sanchez Aubrey Pena Sandoval James A. Santillanes Andrea Serrano Josue A. Serrano Rodriguez Carlos Julian Sisneros Jasmine Solano Talavera Arieal I. Tapia Andrea Makani Thronas Diego Torrez Alexis Arianna Trujillo

www.mentoringkidsworksnm.org THIS JUNE …our mentor/tutors and children from Native American Student Services in SFPS district will be together learning, having fun, creating, and exploring the arts, STEM, and literature all with a Tribal cultural influence.

Leah Rebecca Trujillo Lucas H. Trujillo Christal Olivia Michelle Valdez Jaden Valdez Matthew Andres Valdez

Elysia Marie Gonzales

Aeyeshia Isabella Therese Montalvo

Madison Agnes Gonzales

Alyssa Letisia Montoya

Theresa Viarrial Quintana

Jacob Griego

Joshua Montoya

Alyssa-Mariah A. Vigil

Leo Griego

Mariah Dawn Hope Moore

Brandon Jakob Vigil

Kimberly Gudino Grado

Jude Naranjo

Dylan James Vigil

Jordyn Nicole Gutierez

Isaac Mulisha Noble

Erin Nicole Vigil

Hunter J Gutierrez

Andrew J. Olivas Jr.

Naomi Krista Marie Vigil

Marisa Danielle Gutierrez

Dianna M. Olvera Segovia

Ricardo Vigil

Ryan J Gutierrez

Amber Ortiz

Jesus Orlando Villagomez

Zechariah D. Hall

Angelina Patricia Ortiz

Deymian Waters

Jarred Marcello Hemlock

Ayanaliese Pacheco

Jimmy James Wheeler

Maria Isabel Hernandez

Andrix J Parra Alire

Jonathan Kole White Eagle

Ashley E. Vargas Apodaca

WE ARE HIRING We hire college and high school students to mentor elementary school students. CALL TODAY!

Welcome to the new SFPS Superintendent, Hilario “Larry” Chavez

Thank you for our Community Partners

CONTACT US Louise Yakey, MS, MPA, Ed.S., Director (505) 490-4707 • lyakey@mentoringkidsworksnm.org DONATE Please help us provide this highly eff ffective f program to the children of our state. To donate visit our website

www.mentoringkidsworksnm.org Pojoaque Valley graduates attend the commencement ceremony in the school’s gym.

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

Sunday, June 13, 2021

The Class of 2021

SANTA FE PREP Even in the midst of a pandemic, Santa Fe Prep’s tradition of active dis“ course was alive and well in our classrooms this year, and my colleagues and

I were especially impressed and inspired by the enthusiastic way the bright young men and women of the Class of 2021 engaged with their studies. Outside of the classroom, they embraced service projects and other self-directed initiatives with an equal amount of curiosity, enthusiasm and vigor. In all my years of teaching, I’ve never encountered such an impressive display of student leadership as I have seen with this senior class. It is clear that these Prep graduates are ready, willing and able to embrace the challenges, opportunities, uncertainty, excitement and the endless array of opportunities that exist for them beyond our campus.” Head of School Aaron Schubach Co-valedictorians: Revely Rothschild and Xander Hnasko

Maddox Windham England

Kagan Everett Porter Rowland

Lisette Flores Cardenas

Jasmine Ashanti Sandoval

Angelina Sophia Friedrichs

Merritt Quinn Schall

Julian Rou Gallini-Ivry

Sebastian Alfieri Schriber

Raelyn Laura Gonzales

Lewis John Sisler

Chelsea Wright Griscom

Leo Carter Smith

Anders Taylor Hastings

Jay Spinden

Xander Coulter Hnasko

Zeke Jaeger Stein

Angel Alexander Jaime-Horta

Nicholas Sanjay Steinkraus

Benjamin Deans Johnson

Anna Rosemary Swanson

Allison Kilburn Kice

Aubrianna Talachy

Anderson Jennings Kurth

Margaret Clark Tambke

Megan Hunter Lewis

Thomas Schmid Tambke

Henry Thomas Lipscomb

Miles G. Thompson

John J. Allison

Rafaella Fiore-Mark

Luz Thunder Tlanextli

Elias Kim Amarel

Paola Pichardo-Martinez

Luke Oliver Trevisani

Liam Tenzin Permild Badger

Elizabeth Anne McAlpin

Emma Rose Kee Tsosie

Krish K. Bhakta

Sherab Namchak

Urian Nicholas Vasquez

Ethan Alexander Caldwell

Aidan Ajax Murphy Noë

John Fulton Veenstra

Sam Wegner Child

Oliver Arthur Olson

Jude Tristan Wallach

Samuel Patrick Cooper

Comfort Randolph

Elijah Witsenhausen

Zachariah Augustine Cordova

Revely Rothschild

Liam John Davidson Zone

Top academic accomplishments: Revely Rothschild received the LANL Foundation Cobb Education Scholarship, while Elizabeth McAlpin and Comfort Randolph were named the foundation’s Bronze scholars. Rafaella Mark was awarded the New Mexico High School Musical Theater Enchantment Award for best actress. Sixty-five percent of the Class of 2021 was awarded merit or need-based scholarships for college.

2021 graduates

Santa Fe Prep graduates at the school’s commencement ceremony on June 4. COURTESY PHOTOS BY MELISSA FRICEK

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIE S AWAITS. OUR GR ADUATE S ARE RE ADY. C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S , S A N TA F E P R E P C L A S S O F 2 0 2 1 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2021 • Four National Merit Finalists • Four Davis New Mexico Scholars • Three LANL Foundation Scholars • Athletic Recruitment: DI Women’s Soccer at Wake Forest, DIII Women’s Volleyball at Cornell College, DIII Men’s Lacrosse at Randolph College • Arts Programs: Science & Art Interdisciplinary Program at Carnegie Mellon, Tisch Performing Arts at NYU, School of the Art Institute of Chicago • 71% of all early action applications accepted • Total amount of all college-based grants per year: $2,375,959 • 65% of the class was awarded merit or need-based scholarships for college. $35,205 is the average grant awarded per student/per year at the school each chose to attend.

OUR GRADUATES ARE ATTENDING: Barnard College Bates College (2) Boston University Butler University Carnegie Mellon University Colby College Colorado College Colorado State University Fort Collins (2) Cornell College Cornell University Dartmouth College Franklin & Marshall College Grinnell College Middlebury College New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology New York University Northwestern University Oregon State University Pace University PG Year Berkshire Academy Pitzer College (2)

Randolph College Reed College (2) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Saint Edward’s University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle University (2) Skidmore College Stanford University Tufts University University of British Columbia University of California Davis University of Colorado Boulder (2) University of Denver (2) University of New Mexico (3) University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Utah Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University Whittier College Willamette University Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Photo Melissa Fricek

Santa Fe Prep is committed to providing access to an exceptional education to motivated students with ﬁnancial need. We believe classroom discourse is enriched by a broad array of perspectives reﬂective of Santa Fe and our global world. 33% of Santa Fe Prep students are awarded tuition assistance, with an average grant of $13,870. The total amount of aid granted by Prep in 2020-2021 was $1,539,628. Applications for the 2022-2023 school year may be submitted starting on October 1, 2021. Please call 505.795.7518 if you would like more information or to schedule a campus tour.

Learn more at sfprep.org 505 982 1829

Sunday, June 13, 2021

The Class of 2021

ST. MICHAEL’S HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

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The class of 2021 showed true resilience and preservation. They embodied the spirit of St. John Baptist De La Salle in how they handled the immense number of obstacles thrown their way. They showed integrity and pride in the way they handled themselves in and out of the classroom. We are fortunate to have them as an example of true leadership at St. Michael’s High School.” Principal Sam Govea

Class motto: ”Everybody told me senior year would go by fast, but nobody told me it would Zoom.” Class song: “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac Class flower: Stargazer Lily Top academic accomplishments: Danielle Apodaca and Gabriel McMahon received the Lasallian Provincial Award. Miquela Gallegos, Ryan Gulley and Shaylissa Valdez were Greer Garson Scholarship recipients in the arts. Rachel Morgan and Matthew Steiger were awarded the Brother Joe Walsh Scholarship for the highest grade in math and science. Overall, St. Michael’s students earned $2.5 million in scholarships and will attend 31 universities. Valedictorian: Rachel Morgan Salutatorian: Matthew Steiger

2021 graduates Robert Brancard Raya Bryant-Young Liam Burke Camryn Calabrese Joelle Chavez Robert Chianese Sylvia Davis Estrella DeLora Paris Dixson Thomas Erickson Troy Ettenson Isaiah Fairchild Olivia Farrar Joseph Gallegos Miquela Gallegos Gabriella Garcia Dillon Goodwin Cassie Gravel Ryan Gulley Alina Jones Ianandra Komis Johnathan LaVe Rem Liebert Alma Lopez-Linan Sofia Lucero Jayden Madrid Amber Marbourg Jayla Martinez Santiago Martinez Gabriel McMahon Lucas Montoya

Graduate Troy Ettenson, center, celebrates with classmates after a commencement ceremony for graduates of St. Michael’s High School at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on May 21. PHOTOS BY JIM WEBER THE NEW MEXICAN

Rachel Morgan Julian Muñoz Damian Orta Antonio Otiz Dennis Ortiz Austin Pacheco Kaitlyn Patrick Kyle Peinado Jake Rockwood Mia Romero Frances Schneider Skye Smith Matthew Steiger Titus Stringer Mia Thomas Beth Trucco Aneesa Ulibarri Shaylissa Valdez Keanna Vigil

St. Michael’s seniors march through the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi during the school’s commencement ceremony.

Miquela Gallegos gets a hand from Ryan Gulley while donning her cap and gown before the St. Michael’s High School commencement ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on May 21.

St. Michael’s graduate Amber Marbourg celebrates after the school’s commencement ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

The Class of 2021

SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL “

The SFIS Class of 2021 has sacriﬁced the milestones and joys of their senior year to protect their Native American communities, our elders, cultures and Native languages. This demonstrates their commitment to the Pueblo and Native American core values of respect, faith and perseverance. Now they go on to be great leaders, innovators and scholars.” Faith Rosetta, principal Class motto: “Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. Tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.” Class song: “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day Top academic accomplishments: $2 Million in scholarships; three Bilingual/Biliteracy Seals awarded; two Gates Scholars; 12 SFCC Certificates Awarded Co-valedictorians: Dakota Delgado and Larissa Monet Decora Scott Salutatorian: Collin Anthony Phillip Madalena

RIGHT: Graduate Iris Lujan from the Pueblo of Isleta gets help putting her robe on from her parents, Anna and Rodney Jones. BELOW: Santa Fe Indian School graduates gather on the school’s football ﬁeld June 4 for its commencement ceremony. COURTESY PHOTOS

2021 graduates (with tribal affiliations) Madison Angel Abeita, Pueblos of Laguna and Isleta Desiree Rose Abeyta, Pueblos of Santa Clara and Santo Domingo Alyssa Jordan Aguilar, Pueblos of Santa Clara and Santo Domingo Stephen Zavier Aguino, Ohkay Owingeh Dynasty Kyree Ahsona, Pueblo of San Felipe Aliyah F. Atencio, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Angel Shante Bebo, Navajo Nation Daymein Harrison Billy, Navajo Nation Kaitlyn Victoria Bird, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Sophia Maria Buffalo Bull Tail, Crow Tribe of Montana, Navajo Nation, Otoe Missouria Tribe, and Iway Tribe of Oklahoma Dominic Jay Calabaza, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Jay Tyler Candelaria, Pueblo of San Felipe De Brylan R.L.M. Candelario, Pueblo of San Felipe Edward James Chavez, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Heather Ann Chavez, Pueblo of Sandia Miya Rose Chavez, Pueblos of San Felipe and Cochiti, and Navajo Nation Michael Cheromiah, Pueblos of Laguna and Acoma Marcus Matthew Concho, Pueblo of Acoma and Hopi Tribe of Arizona Jennifer Mae Crespin, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Loren Nicole Crespin, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Natasha Lucinda Crespin, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Jamie Victoria Cruz-Sandoval, Pueblos of Ohkay Owingeh and San Felipe Isaiah Jude Dasheno, Pueblo of Santa Clara Kyleigh Eve Dasheno, Pueblo of Santa Clara Marissa Janelle De Aguero, Ohkay Owingeh Dakota Delgado, Yselta Del Sur Pueblo Santana Starr Denipah, Ohkay Owingeh Aaron Duran, Pueblos of Tesuque and Santa Clara Danielle Jennifer Garcia, Ohkay Owingeh I-Rey Ona Garcia, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Ohkay Owingeh Kobe J. Garcia, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Trista Marlana Garcia, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Cordell Jonathan Garviso, Pueblo of San Felipe Trianna Faye Garviso, Pueblo of San Felipe Mia Lynn Haceesa, Navajo Nation Christopher Thomas Humetewa, Pueblos of Santo Domingo and San Felipe Aaron Alan Johnson III, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and Pueblo of Santa Clara Taylor Johnston, Pueblo of San Felipe Alyssa Nasbaa Kahn, Navajo Nation and Pima-Maricopa Ashlynn Michelle Kaye, Ohkay Owingeh Royce Neal Kie, Pueblo of Laguna and Miwok Tribe Savannah Lynn Kie, Pueblo of Laguna and Miwok Tribe Frank Gray Lomayma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona and Pueblo of Santa Clara Ilan Sage LongSoldier, Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation Iris Rochelle Lujan, Pueblo of Iselta Collin Anthony Phillip Madalena, Pueblo of Jemez and Navajo Nation Bryson Carlton Martinez Jr., Pueblo of Acoma Ezekial Jerome Martinez, Ohkay Owingeh Jazlynn Renee Martinez, Pueblos of San Ildefonso and Nambe Tamina Megan Martinez, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Tayler Rae Martinez, Pueblos of Laguna and Acoma Elaina Florence Monteau, Chippewa-Cree Tribe Kierstyn Hope Moquino, Pueblo of San Ildefonso Shane Jacob Moquino-Turner, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Jason Mora, Pueblo of Jemez Gailey Robert Morgan IV, Pueblo of Tesuque and Meskwaki Nation Mary Rose Morgan, Navajo Nation Mendoza Uriel Nastacio, Zuni Tribe Taylor Resse Natseway, Pueblo of Laguna, Navajo Nation and Miwok Tribe Madison Rhea Nez, Pueblo of Acoma Morgan Marie Nez, Navajo Nation Odena Faye Nieto, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Cameron Jacob Ortiz, Pueblo of San Felipe Jami Raquel Ortiz, Pueblo of San Felipe Jillian Sherae Ortiz, Pueblo of San Felipe

Graduate Alyssa Kahn from the Navajo Nation and Pima-Maricopa returns to her seat with her family to show off her diploma while the rest of her class receives their diplomas. Gregory Alexander Padilla, Pueblo of San Felipe Melaina R. Pena, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Aspen Pino, Pueblos of Tesuque and San Ildefonso Carlos Alfonso Pino Jr., Pueblo of Zia Sydnie Marie Pino, Pueblos of San Ildefonso and Taos D’Kota James Potter, Pueblo of Jemez Justin Ira Quintana, Pueblos of Santo Domingo and Cochiti Nathan Dre Quintana, Pueblo of Cochiti Jade Arielle Rael, Pueblo of Picuris Aaron Kobe Reano, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Ariel Rivas, Ohkay Owingeh Aiden Cole Rodriguez, Pueblos of Laguna and Ohkay Owingeh Deandra Renee Rosetta, Pueblo of Santo Domingo Larissa Monet Decora Scott, Navajo Nation and Winnebago Tribe Cheyenne Smith, Pueblos of Santo Domingo and Laguna

Autumn Louise Tafoya, Pueblos of Ohkay Owingeh and Santa Clara Iesha Marie Dawn Tafoya, Pueblos of Jemez and Ohkay Owingeh Nicholas Louis Taylor, Pueblo of Santa Clara Adrian D. Tenorio, Pueblos of Santa Clara and Santo Domingo

Graduates Kaitlyn Bird of Santo Domingo and Sophia Maria Buffalo Bull Tail, Crow Tribe of Montana, Navajo Nation, Otoe Missouria Tribe and Iway Tribe of Oklahoma, approach the stage to receive their diplomas.

Alejandro Quanah Tenorio, Pueblo of Santo Domingo

Isaiah Logan Velasquez, Pueblos of Zia and San Felipe, and Navajo Nation

Denisha Mary Tenorio, Pueblo of Santo Domingo

Ryan King Vicenti, Jicarilla Apache Tribe

Kymani Toya, Pueblos of Jemez and Acoma Pueblo Alexander C. Trujillo, Ohkay Owingeh Amara Elizabeth Valdez, Pueblo of Santa Clara

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LOS ALAMOS HIGH SCHOOL Class motto: “Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go” Class song: “We are Young” by Fun. Class flower: Nasturtium Class colors: Emerald and beige

2021 graduates Malik L. Abouda Leah Mae Adair Connor James Ahrens Tyler James Ahrens Paul Daniel Alcazar Alexandra Georgina Irina Anghel Lidia Lilu Appell Pedro Antonio Archuleta V Alani Jailyn Armendariz Elizabeth A. Atencio Luke Frederick Andrew Atkins Julianna Marie Baca Zekiel Isaiah Barto Colton Britt Battle Jackson Timothy Bell Brooklyn Isadore Belyeu David William Benner Maximilian Peter Berndt Evelyn Rose Berninger Talulah Rose Bjarke Logan Reed Black Kaia Nicole Blue Gavin Michael Bluhm Daniela Bojorquez Marquez James Robert Bourguet Noah James Bridgewater Tavin Brogan Savannah Grace Brown Eric Burns Charlotte Ann Carr Emily Rose Carr Emelina M. Carreno Skylor C. Casados Ivan Salvatore Casalina Samuel Patrick Castille

Robin Sarah Chartrand Esperanza Elizabeth Chavarria Alexis A. Chavez-Franco Helene Susanna Chavez Samuel Cirigliano Anna Doris Clark Kevin Boyack Clarke Isabella Elizabeth Shamayim Clarkson Ursula Rose Hollingsworth Coe Mekayla Jenisa Cordova Maximilian Eaton Corliss Austin Conrad Cormier Emily Rose Covarrubias Mason Wade D’Andrea Johnathan Isaiah Danforth Angela Alexandra Davydenko Aryanna De La Torre Natalia Louise DeBardeleben Aspen Jerrykah DeHerrera Filippo Delzanno Sophia Amelie Dendy Savannah Estrella Diaz Audrey Grace Downing Kaisa Elizabeth Drew Amelia Rose Duffy Sonja Christopher Dunklee Gleb Dziuba Karin Ruth Ebey Katherine Erica Elton Eliza Marie Evans Esai Owen Evarts Alexandra Renee Fabry-Pittman Katherine Rebecca Fanning Mireya Jesse Ferran Paola Joanna Figueroa Mariah Fordham Annika Shaw Fox Cooper Jackson Frank Riley Fullbright Jeremy Gabriel Gallegos Francisco Roberto Garcia Y Montoya Christopher William Francisco Garcia

Dakota Kaleigh Adeline Garcia Damian Juan Cruz Garcia Jose Mauricio Garcia Hannah Leiala Gartz Mirabelle Gerts Isabella Nichole Gillie Damian Elijah Gonzales Kaitlyn Nicole Gonzales Michaela Joelle Gonzales Caitlin Renee Gonzalez JoEve Marie Gulley Jimmy Dennis Gurule Ayla Nichol Gustafson Cameron James Haag Claira Lee Wilder Haagenstad Ella Grace Hailey Shena Leng Han David Michael Harkey Brendan J. Harris Jenna Leigh Harris Tia Donna Marie Hartzol Jayden Michael Harvey Autumn Fu Qiu Hawkins Seth James Heatherly Riley Jai Hernandez James Allen Hollon Savannah Tiana Hoogerhuis Liam Daniel Hooks Isabel Katherine Huff Nathan James Humphrey Kenneth Michael Inbody Hailey Grace Jackson Andrew Michael Jeffery Gabriel Emerson Jennings Nathan Grant Johnson Alyssa LeeAnn Johnston Ethan R. Jones Adam Tristan Benino Joseph Jessica Jae Justice Gabriel F. M. Katko Zachary Web Koehn R. Ignatius Kuropatwinski David Ming Kwei Logan Christopher Lacapa

Our grads made it through 2,340 days of school since their ﬁrst day 13 years ago. Our seniors did a heroic job of making the most of the last 250 days in that total. We are so proud of their consistent hard work, and conﬁdent they can do anything after doing this!” Principal J. Carter Payne

Frances Caroline Laurent Anthony James Lestone Stephen Richard Levings Griffin Max Franklyn Light Mia Louies Littleton Joseph R. Liu Paige Eris Long Amber Anita Lujan Michael Isaiah Lujan Noah Mullane Lyons William Louis Macinnes Isaiah J. Maestas Jayze Israel Maestas Samuel Jose Maestas Nicholas Tomás Martin Jaxson Jeffery Martines Fred William Martinez III Camille Aimee Martinez Dominic Leon Martinez Kaitlyn Abigail Martinez Mateo Martinez Natasha Suzanne Martinez Sarah Belle Martinez Isabella Rio Martinez Pruet Kari Andrea Mason Christine Elizabeth Mathew Devan Daniel Mayfield Aidan Jared McCleskey Andrew Edward McCumber Zechariah James McRoberts William Jefford Vasquez McTeigue Hayden Robert Meadows Mark Daniel Meana Kalen Rose Melton Joseph David Merl Frank Henry Merrill Ashley M. Miller Sean David Mitchell Emma Jaedon Montaño Rayna Marie Morales Kara Nicole Moss Muira Sage Mowrer Nicholas Mozyrsky Elijah Isaiah Muñoz

Bailee Bree Nasise Tyler Ray Neal Konstantin Isaac Nelson Jaylen Justin Nevarez Shawn Jason Newman Brittney Hoang Nguyen Nathan Lynn Nichols Victoria Nisoli Carter Andrew Noeninckx Audrey Lynne Nolen Rachel Leigh Norman Joseph J. O’Grady Isaac Russell Ortega Jessica Yu Osden Xzavier Zane Pacheco Cecily Palmer Ariana Parrack Michael Evert Patchett Tiffany Lynn Perrault Jakobe Ryan Platero Joshua Ethan Posada Jillian Elise Puckett Leiana Purvis Mabel Elizabeth Pyle Luke James Rainey Kaitlin Marie Remde Aliya Isabel Richins Rachel Ann Ruth Rivera Eliana Maria Rodriguez James S. Rodriguez III Tegan R. Rogers Isaac Alex Romero Kiana Renee Romero Brenden Alex Rosenberger Kevin Anthony Roybal Amber Elizabeth Royer Ryan St. John Salmon Angel Sanchez Rafael Antonio Sanchez Brandy Elizabeth Sandoval Colby Jay Sapp Eloïse Leone Hannah Schappert Zachary Alexander Schraad Gabriela Segundo-Canales

Aidan Edward Semelsberger Takuma Richard Shiina Kayden Lee Shrader Natalie Marie Simmonds Blake Alexander Simons Nathan Prestridge Sims Demitrius Armand Sisneros Garrett Parker Slama Leah Elizabeth Smith Monica RoyAnne Smith Margaret Stevens Hanna Paige Stidham Brianna Nicole-Rae Sutton Conor Neill Symons Cameron David Taylor Ronald James Terp Kent Joel Teshima Dacey-Grace Xzyne Thomas Cassidy Hope Trujillo Dominque Angel Trujillo Marcos Amarante Trujillo Kira G Tsoodle Alexander Zane Tuning Dana Deann Urbatsch Valerie Dezeray Valdez Quintus George Van de Water Nalani Nicolle Varela Antonio Daniel Vigil Tyler Rey Vigil-Cordova May Thien Vo Aaron Andrew Wall Halle Cristina Warwick Leeson Scott Weaver Tyler Douglas Weiss Andrew Christopher West Alaric Evan Goldman Wheeler Emelia Rain White Sage Gabrielle Wilcox Audrey Irene Wild Adrian Tyler Will Julia Marie Williams Dominic Stephen Willson Maybelle Hacheiibaa Byrd Wilson Calvin T. Wimer Logan Gerald Wingo Sebastian Choi Wood Augustus Robert Yeager Bailey Elise Yost

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Class of 2021 Raymond Sena University of New Mexico Raymond graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of New Mexico and plans to pursue a master’s in economics in fall of 2021.

Miles Teng-Levy Mandela International Magnet School After a summer internship with Los Alamos National Labs, Miles will attend Union College in New York to study mechanical engineering.

Reuben Ray Mark Salazar Santa Fe High School He will be attending CNM for a degree in business. His favorite high school memories include lunch, going home early and snow days.

Marissa Sanchez Texas Christian University My favorite memory was walking across the stage, receiving my diploma and feeling all my hard work pay oﬀ! Being a ﬁrst generation graduate student means so much to me and I will cherish that memory forever!

Francisco Martinez Santa Fe High School “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to aﬀect those around him positively.” — Bob Marley

Ianandra Komis St. Michael’s High School Ianandra will attend the University of California, Santa Cruz where he will try out for the tennis team. Ianandra is majoring in business and ﬁnance. His dad, however, wants Ianandra to win an Oscar.

Sydney Pino-Pacheco

Mia Martinez

Santa Fe High School

Carlos Gilbert Elementary School Kindergarten

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” — Winnie the Pooh

Maya Durham University of New Mexico Currently employed at the Collins and Collins law ﬁrm, which focuses on medical malpractice within New Mexico prisons. Maya plans on going to law school and would like to pursue a similar line of work.

Joshua Ingram Pringle Santa Fe High School This fall, Josh will attend the Culinary Institute of America in New York.

Anna Maria Quintana University of New Mexico Anna plans on pursuing a career as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator. She also plans on attending graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in forensic biology.

Aneesa Ulibarri St. Michael’s High School Aneesa will attend New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico in the fall.

Mia! We are so proud of you! Love, Daddy and Michelle

Anna Lewis New Mexico School for the Arts School is important, but who you are and what you need to be your best is more important.

Alex Rigales Santa Fe High School Wishing you all the success you deserve! Keep on being the amazing, caring, wonderful person that we are so blessed to have in our lives. Love Mom, Dad, Diego, Esteban and Alex

Luis Diego Rigales University of New Mexico Keep believing in yourself, your talents and be the best you can be. We are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, Esteban, Alex and Mariella

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The Class of 2021

THE MASTERS PROGRAM

Collectively, each graduate of the Class of 2021 has demonstrat“ ed exceptional resiliency and always projected hope in the face of

adversity. The tremendous strength and leadership demonstrated by them will always be a source of inspiration. It will serve them well as they become not only the future leaders of the community, but as representations of the future itself. There is nothing outside of their grasp and there is no doubt that they will continue to ascend to the highest heights and will always hold fast to their dreams.” Director of Guidance Lori Miller

Class song: “I lived” by One Republic Class flower: Red carnation

2021 graduates Miguel Alessandro Alderete Bailon, Freedom ambassador, SFCC certificate Andres Allende, summer graduate Froylan Lizandro Alvidrez Lozoya, Freedom ambassador Jacob Paul Angel Casaus Ona Saige Archie, Freedom ambassador, SFCC certificate Brianna Darlayne Archuleta Maya Jewel Aronson Kehila Arras, Freedom ambassador Max Julian Aufrichtig Megan Berry Skylar Bixby Autumn J. Bonal Siara Brotton Hulda Amberly Calzadillas Chávez, summer graduate, Freedom ambassador Briannon Nicole Carey Mariah Chavez Kameryn Contreras Elizabeth L. DeAguero Devon DeAguero-Sanchez, SFCC certificate Aidan Henry Garcia, summer graduate Jasmine Garcia Luke Thomas Gonzales Jack Hawkins Alekcy Herrera Aracely Citlaly Hinojosa Amber Lorelai Irizarry Soroi Elijah Jones, SFCC certificate

ABOVE: The MASTERS Program graduates get ﬂowers from the stage to give to their parents during their graduation ceremony May 20 at the Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds.

Amryn Kelly Destiny Ray Krupnick Barath Kurapati Ashley Lopez, Freedom ambassador

LEFT: Ophelia Sauceda-Bennaly waves at her parents as she walks into the arena at the Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds.

Leslie Arely Lopez Diaz, Freedom ambassador Sonja Lovitt, SFCC certificate Maria Fernanda Lozoya Sosa, Daniels scholarship

PHOTOS BY LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Isaac Kelson Lindsay Marriner Zoe Grace Lindsay Marriner, SFCC certificate

Oljaii Sauceda-Benally

Jacqueline Martinez, Freedom ambassador

Robert Bailey Schweizer

Mya Andreya Montaño

Faith Angelique Sena

Manuel Santiago Montoya, Freedom ambassador

Alyeska E. Shore Anais Silva-Martinez, Freedom ambassador

Yusef Raa’ki Morris Perla Nava Barragan, summer graduate

Leo G. Stewart, SFCC certificate

Sophia A. Odney, Daniels scholarship, LANL scholarship, SFCC associate degree

Gabriel Suazo Amador, Freedom ambassador

Athziry Isabella Ordonez, Freedom ambassador

Indira Tho-Biaz Wilder Pilar Valadez Ramirez, Freedom ambassador

Osmar Orozco Nikita Parrish

Ashley Valdez

Jade Larysa Perea, Daniels scholarship, SFCC associate degree

Harshini Vallabhaneni, SFCC certificate Cesar Vasquez, summer graduate, Freedom ambassador

Emily Perez, SFCC certificate Jayden Elliott Peters, SFCC associate degree

Justin James Vigil

Brenda N. Pinon Garcia, Freedom ambassador

Danielle Breana Richardson

Sierra Rios, SFCC associate degree

Joshua Rodriguez, summer graduate

Rui Ping Rivera Wheaton, SFCC certificate

Anacelia Sargent

Isaac Rodriguez

Marco Sandoval, Freedom ambassador

Joanna Louise Whysner

TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL

Continue to be brave “ and be bold. A bit of a warning to all out there about this class as they leave: You’re about to ‘get stung!’ ” Daniel Peña, school director

Colors: Black and yellow Flowers: Sunflower and yellow rose Song: “Congratulations” by Post Malone Motto: “If you never do it, you’ll never get a chance.” Valedictorians: Aliyah A. Ibarra, Cinthia J. Enriquez Salutatorian: Marcos J. Cantero

2021 graduates Ruben A. Baca Marcos J. Cantero, New Mexico Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy Mathew P. Chavez, New Mexico Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year Louis Noel Chavez Cinthia J Enriquez, New Mexico Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy, Northern New Mexico College certificate earned Cielo Alexa Heredia Daniel Hernandez, New Mexico Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy,

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Tierra Encantada Charter School graduates celebrate at the school’s commencement ceremony. Northern New Mexico College certificate earned Aliyah A. Ibarra Xavier J. Lucero Karla P. Marraquin, New Mexico Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy Raul Z. Mata James Z. Mitchell Dalia P. Jimenez

Sky E. Potter Manuel W. Roibal Katlyn K. Roybal Jose F. Torres Borjas, New Mexico Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy Joey Carlos Vazquez, New Mexico Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy, Northern New Mexico College certificate earned

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Tierra Encantada Charter School’s Class of 2021 graduates.

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NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Congratulations, Class of 2021! This was “ not the senior year any of us expected for

you, but you put one foot in front of the other and kept going, with dedication, creativity, ﬂexibility and love. You did not just get through this pandemic year. You showed us all what it means to embrace challenge and grow through adversity. I am forever grateful for your example, and I can’t wait to see what you do with your very bright futures.” Eric Crites, head of school Class flower: White rose Class song: “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove Valedictorian: Zoë Colfax Salutatorian: Brandon Morrison Top academic accomplishments: Davis New Mexico Scholarship to attend Lawrence University, Elsa SanchezTolentino; Davis New Mexico Scholar-

2021 graduates Macaila Armijo Manuel Barradas Trevor Bass Christina Bishop Matthias Bowie Jackson Budoff Gavin Cahill Zoë Colfax Zane Demmon Mckenna Downey Lesly Esparza Garcia Conrado Espinoza Isabella Fletcher Semilla Freeman Isabel Gallegos Othello Gamboa Lynette Gassner Romy Gates Felix Gelvin

ship to attend the University of Denver, Lucy Shattuck; Davis New Mexico Scholarship to attend the University of Denver, Veronica Silva; LANL $15,000 Silver Scholarship, Artemisio Romero y Carver; LANL $10,000 John & Marti Browne Leadership Scholarship, Rowan Jansens; LANL $10,000 John & Marti Browne Leadership Scholarship, Elsa SanchezTolentino; LANL $1,000 Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship, Phoenix Shayne.

Chloe Goodman Nalu Gruschkus

April Johanna Olivas Najera

Samantha Gurule

Deanna Overby

Jermaine Herrera

Atlas Owen

Kace Ice-Johnson

Teara Padilla

Kathryn Ice-Johnson

Tiana Padilla

Madeleine Ingram

Manouk Paglayan

Rowan Jansens Giovanna Kalangis Ethan Kelley Anna Lewis Desiree Lopez Macy Loy Jax Maloney Rio Manzanares Dominic Martinez Elijah Mas Jasper Miller

Fernando Pizano Artemisio Romero y Carver Elsa Sanchez-Tolentino Ian Saverin Lucy Shattuck Phoenix Shayne Veronica Silva Emma Laura Yvonne Singleton Alexis Tapia

Brandon Morrison

Jeremiah Vigil

Celia Moser

Mattigan Warrior

PHOTOS BY JIM WEBER/THE NEW MEXICAN

ABOVE: New Mexico School for the Arts graduates line up for their procession during the school’s commencement ceremony May 28 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. TOP: Alexis Tapia does a little jig as he claims his diploma.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2021 GRADUATES! And now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. - Neil Gaiman

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Sanad Alazzai Isaac Aldana Rosas Haleigh Andrews Aleck Apodaca Gonzalez

Graduation was May 28, 2021 at 4:00pm at Santa Fe High School Ivan Head Stadium

Jonathan Arevalo Ramirez Devon Baca Rachel Baten Laila Bernardino Eric Canney Jose Chacon Liam Densmore Matthew Dodson

Kamryn Hoehne Shelby Howley Smith Chase Keelin Jonathan Kniskern Amea Lombardo

Valedictorian Amea Lombardo Salutatorian Joshua Thorp “Carry on My Wayward Son” by Kansas

Chloe Lujan Naomi Lujan Anthony Macias Felicia Madrid Saif Mahmood Khrystopher Montano Margaux Ortiz

Zane Doerner

Javier Quinones

Naomi Eldridge

Maggie Rittmeyer

Xitlally Estrada-Perez

Benjamin Rockstroh

Calder Evans

Dania Rosales Espinoza

Kathryn Ferguson

Andres Sanchez

Nicholas Fisher

Xander Scanlon

Kyle Frankland

Rowan Soeiro

Ana Garcia-Castro

Joshua Thorp

Maggie Gibson

Itzel Vega Juarez

Brandon Gomez Carrillo

Jakob Warniment

Lily Harrell

Devin West

Elias Herrera

Maya Wright

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ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & THE CLASSICS

Eric Canney

Xitlally Estrada-Perez

Jose Chacon

Calder Evans

Liam Densmore

Kathryn Ferguson

Maggie Gibson Brandon Gomez Carrillo Lily Harrell Elias Herrera Kamryn Hoehne Shelby Howley Smith Chase Keelin Jonathan Kniskern Amea Lombardo Chloe Lujan Naomi Lujan Anthony Macias Felicia Madrid Saif Mahmood Khrystopher Montaño Margaux Ortiz Javier Quinones Maggie Rittmeyer Benjamin Rockstroh Dania Rosales Espinoza Andres Sanchez Xander Scanlon Rowan Soeiro Joshua Thorp Itzel Vega Juarez

Matthew Dodson

Nicholas Fisher

Jakob Warniment

Zane Doerner

Kyle Frankland

Devin West

Naomi Eldridge

Ana Garcia-Castro

Maya Wright

Class Song: “Carry on Wayward Son” by Kansas Valedictorian: Amea Lombardo Salutatorian: Joshua Thorp

2021 graduates Sanad Alazzai Isaac Aldana Rosas Haleigh Andrews Aleck Apodaca Gonzalez Jonathan Arevalo Ramirez Devon Baca Rachel Baten Laila Bernardino

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Graduates at the Academy for Technology and the Classics celebrate at the school’s commencement ceremony.

MONTE DEL SOL CHARTER SCHOOL 2021 graduates Zedekiah Anthony Jimena Blanco Jacob Karina Castro Estrada Moises Cerda-Lozano Emmanuel Cordova Arellanes Carlee Crites Ilsse Estrada Perez

Kassandra Granados

Edwin Rodriguez

Robin Hart

Lucas Rosas

Axel Lozoya-Rodriguez

Brayan Roybal

Melany Menendez

Joshua Serrano

Steven Montano

Hebert Soto Guereque

Noelle Morning-Star

Megan Taylor

Emily Mueller

Denise Terrazas Perez

Charles Ortega

Justin Valdez

Debbie Gallegos

Jose Pena

Luciano Valles

Melissa Garcia Rivera

Camila Pineda

Keith Vereen

Devina Gonzales

Prayas Pradhan

Trevor Vorenberg

Rui Gonzalez Rutt

Marcus Quintana

Kiera Wilson

Daniela Gonzalez Trejo

Anthony Ramirez

Alcantara Emiko Yara

ABOVE: Graduate Daniela Gonzalez embraces Malissa Veleta as family members congratulate the new grads after a commencement celebration May 18 for Monte del Sol held at Motorama at the Downs. LEFT: Marisol Atkins helps perform a Mexika blessing for the future of the graduates at the start of the Monte del Sol commencement ceremony. PHOTOS BY JIM WEBER THE NEW MEXICAN

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MANDELA INTERNATIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL This was an exceptional group of scholars. Their ability “ to stay focused and remain cohesive, even in the face of the

COVID pandemic, was key to all 25 of them who began the year graduating together. Because many returned to the building in the ﬁnal weeks of the year, we were able to bring closure together with students who we will always fondly remember.” Randy Grillo, principal head learner Class flower: Sunflower Class song: “The Times They Are a-Changin’ ” by Bob Dylan Valedictorian: Angelina Como-Mosconi Salutatorian: Xitlalitl Rodas Academic accomplishments: National Merit Scholar & LANL Bronze Scholarship recipient ($10,000), Niveditha Bala; LANL John & Marti Brown Leadership Scholarship ($10,000); Miles Teng-Levy; Davis Scholarship Recipient, Santiago Perez; Bilingual Seal recipients (Spanish/English): Haley Ammerman; Niveditha Bala; Brian Morales; Santiago Perez; Xitlalitl Rodas; Theodore Standridge; Jayna Varghese; Bilingual Seal (Mandarin/English): Angelina Como-Mosconi. Trilingual Seal (Spanish/Italian/English): Isabella Clark. Full International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates: Haley Ammerman; Niveditha Bala; Isabella Clark; Angelina Como-Mosconi; Jammes Crowther; Gabriella Ervin; Cobin Hall; Raymond Heil; Jesse Merchant; Cliodhna O’Connell; Shelby Peterson; Santiago Perez; Xitlalitl Rodas; Theodore Standridge; Miles Teng-Levy; Jayna Varghese. IB Course (Certificate) Candidates: Eric Cool; Monchanau Curliss; Jessic Hernandez Monsalvo; Brian Morales; Allison Pereira Leon; Cordelia Russell; Max Weimer.

2021 graduates Destiny Abney Haley Ammerman Niveditha Bala Isabella Clark Angelina Como-Mosconi Eric Cool Jammes Crowther

Galilea Marquez Jesse Merchant Brian Morales Cliodhna O’Connell Allison Pereira Leon Santiago Perez Rocha Shelby Peterson Xitlalitl Rodas

Monchanau Curliss

Cordelia Russell

Gabriella Ervin

Theodore Standridge

Cobin Hall

Miles Teng-Levy

Raymond Heil

Jayna Varghese

Jessica Hernandez Monsalvo

Max-Luca Wiemer

ABOVE: Graduate Gabriella Ervin embraces Marcus Ervin and Kristin Stith following a commencement ceremony May 26 honoring graduates of Mandela International Magnet School at Desert Sage Academy’s football ﬁeld.

LEFT: Santa Fe Superintendent Veronica García bumps elbows with graduate Niveditha Bala as she is awarded her diploma during a commencement ceremony honoring graduates of Mandela International Magnet School. PHOTOS BY JIM WEBER/THE NEW MEXICAN

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We wish them great success in what is to come.

They will always be part of the St. Michael’s family. The Lasallian mission is to educate the young with academic excellence that is accessible. Last year, with support of our community, we provided 35% of our students with Financial Aid. The class of 2021 received 2.2 million in scholarships to attend college. We are proud to see them off to universities such as Notre Dame, Purdue, USC, and UNM.

Visit our website to learn more about our school and the Lasallian tradition. www.stmichaelssf.org

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