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PVHS Graduation Class of 2018

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NHS Graduation Class of 2018

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RRHS Graduation Class of 2018

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Pima Community College Recognition Ceremony

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Pierson Vocational High School held their graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 22nd at 5:30 p.m. on the PVHS field. During the commencement ceremony, students had an opportunity to reflect on their hard work and how their determination has finally paid off. Students wore white and blue gowns displaying their school colors and pride. The stage where staff and students sat was beautifully decorated in light blue and white. A large 2018 blue display decorated the stage along with light blue and white balloons.

It was a joyful ceremony for the graduates, staff and family as from every corner of the field one could sense the excitement. The graduates received their diplomas and some words of encouragement from staff and peers, with a fitting end to a beautiful commencement celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2018.

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Balloons, flowers, and a cheerful atmosphere filled the NHS field with a good vibe.One by one students names were being called to step to the stage by school district staff to shake hands and accept their diplomas.As hundreds of high school seniors, with white and burgundy gowns, tassels and "Pomp and Circumstance," graduated from Nogales High School on Friday, May 25th at 6:00 p.m. The graduates have now stepped into the inherent challenges they will face leaving the comfy confines of public school life and into adulthood.

NHS graduates will enter a world full of modern opportunities and modern challenges. Many of the graduates will enter military service, the job market, or will attend college or the university. College and university participation rates are at a record high, and the job market has plenty of open opportunities for NHS graduates waiting for them.

Congratulations to the Nogales High School Class of 2018.

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Rio Rico High School Class of 2018 held their graduation ceremony, on Thursday, May 24th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The Rio Rico Marching Hawks Band played from the lower field, while the soon to be graduates came down the stairways in their customized graduation attire. From every angle of the field stadium, friends, school faculty, and family were able to see the graduates walking down the stairs in their red & black caps and gowns. The stage where the soon to be graduates was decorated in red, black, gold and white. The soon to be graduates passed through a red, black, gold and white balloon arch frame before taking their seats on the center field.

The commencement speeches by community leaders, and school valedictorian offered words of encouragement for the soon to be graduates for them to continue to pursue their dreams.

After the speeches, the graduates awaited patiently for the announcement of their diplomas. There was no need for words to express the excitement, and pride they felt.

As their names began to be announced cheers from the crowd filled the airwaves.

One by one the graduates went to pick up their diplomas. Towards the end of the ceremony and closing statements the graduates threw their caps into the air to express their accomplishments. A colorful display of fireworks and cheers filled the airwaves from the graduates, family and staff members, as you could hear the excitement from every corner of the field.

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Patagonia High School held their graduation ceremony in the gymnasium on Friday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Parents and countless family members were there to support them, along with the school staff, and school district members, all exhilarated a sense of pride when it came to being there for the soon to be graduates. The stage was decorated in black and orange displaying their school colors and pride. A beautiful orange and black balloon arch frame was placed behind the students where they sat patiently throughout the speeches and words of encouragement. The soon to be graduates were dressed in orange and white caps and gowns facing the public.

The energy of the graduates was present and it was well felt. This was the night that remains deeply embedded in the minds and hearts of everyone that was present an unforgettable accomplishment for the graduates. It was a joyful ceremony finale for the graduates, family and staff members for their amazing years at Patagonia High School with a fitting end to a beautiful commencement weekend celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2018.

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Top 5 Percent of RRHS 2018 Graduating Class Honored The top 5% of the Rio Rico High School 2018 graduating seniors and their invited special educators were honored at the 7th Annual Excellence in Education Banquet sponsored by the Friends of the SCVUSD No. 35 Foundation. The event was held at the Tubac Golf Resort.

The seventeen students were honored for their educational achievements and, in turn, they each honored the educator making the biggest impact on their academic success.

The evening began with a patio reception with the Rio Rico Jazz Combo playing background music. Band members included Anacarolina Espinoza (Saxophone), Matthew Gray (Piano), Luis Martinez (Saxophone), Jesus Murillo (Saxophone), Luis Rivera (Trumpet), August Roquet, (Drums), Jon Soto (Trumpet), Antonio Virgen (Trumpet) and Frank Thysell (Bass).

Francisco Padilla, Foundation President, and Melisa Lunderville, President-Elect, were the hosts for the evening.

The Keynote Speaker was Nadine Mathis Basha, Chair of First Things First Board.

She directed her comments to the influential educators and students.

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“[Educators], you’re in a profession that I know that you deeply love, but one that has not always deeply loved you back. But, your faith and commitment to educate future generations has really been profound because your classroom door is the threshold of the greatest equalizer of all – and that is public education,” said Basha.

“Your students here tonight are proof of that. I really do believe that being selected as an important influence in a student’s life is something that every teacher strives for and aspires to be.” “[Students], the greatest challenge you may face is believing in yourself,” said Basha. “It wasn’t until I attended graduate school that I started believing in my own Christmas abilities and my own voice . . Celebration . so, according to Shakspeare, ‘This above all, to thine own self be true. And, it must follow, as the night the day, thoust can’t then be false to any man.’ In other words, be yourself; listen to your inner voice to find your purpose.

And, be true to others.”

Keynote Speaker, Nadine Mathis Basha, Chair of First Things First Board

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Students received a certificate of achievement and a $500 scholarship. The evening concluded with a video recording of each student explaining why they chose their guest teacher as the educator that made the biggest impact in their educational lives.

“The wonderful thing about our banquet is that we not only get to recognize the top performing students for their hard work and dedication, but we also get to recognize those educators who helped them get to where they are,” said Padilla. “As we know, education is a cornerstone to a successful and thriving society, and I have no doubt that the students and educators we honor play a significant role in strengthening our community.”

Top 5 Percent of RRHS 2018 Graduating Class Honored

Students Edward UreĂąa, Sebastian Valencia (Salutatorian), Jubin George, Sofia Gray, Isaac Martinez, Kayla Coronado (Valedictorian), Karima Cruz-Shepard, Luis Fierro, Delanie Rendon, Marysela Alvarez, Kate Castillo, Kayla Navarro, Karen Berrellez, Julissa Hernandez, Carolina Soto, Edgar Perez, Alejandra Jaime

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Pima Community College Recognition Ceremony This month’s people that “echo” Tito Maldonado recognizes him as an individual that regardless of age never gave up on the dream on fulfilling his educational goals. On Friday, May 11th at 11:00 a.m. the Santa Cruz County Provisional College held a recognition ceremony for Tito Maldonado the first Pima Community College Graduate, Class of 2018.

Mr. Maldonado a PCC student was awarded an Associates Degree.

Guests who attended the ceremony included: Dr. Angela Meixell (Vice-Chair Governing Board) Liz Collier (Governing Board Member) Alan Aguirre-UA South Santa Cruz, Patricia Houston-Southern AZ Visitors Association, Brian Nelson- Advanced Program Manager PCC, Maria Luz Kortright-Verdugo- Math Tutor, and Santa Cruz Center staff: Dr. Stella Perez – Executive Director / CEO, Christie Monreal– Social Media Coordinator, Aleisdy Palazuelos – Governing Board and CEO Administrative Assistant, Leticia Cuevas – Registrar/ Receptionist, Alex Alvarez – Security/ Maintenance Operator.

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Celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week During the week of May 7th through the 11th the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office helped celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in Santa Cruz County. This week is recognized to show appreciation to the educators and staff at schools nationwide for all their support and guidance they give our children. One week does not give justice to the work they do to shape the minds of future generations, but our office proudly gave a small token of appreciation to show them that their work does not go unrecognized.

The Santa Cruz County School Superintendent Alfredo I. Velásquez sent representatives to drop off over 2500 s’mores boxes to every school in the County so they may distribute to all the staff to start off the week. We cannot stress enough the importance of educators and all the staff at schools throughout the nation and more importantly, our community. Santa Cruz County School Superintendent Alfredo I. Velásquez values the commitment and dedication that teachers and school staff provide to our County’s educational community, this week only shows a small amount of the appreciation that they deserve. We thank them for all that they do every day.

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