Classof2025 Commencement Ceremony
F R I D A Y , J U N E 6 T H
F O X P E R F O R M I N G A R T S C E N T E R
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PROCESSIONAL "Pomp and Circumstance"
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Michael Villescas | Math Department
INVOCATION
Fr. Paul Schmidt, S.V.D. | Campus Chaplain & ND Alumnus
FLAG SALUTE
Mr Milo Zreik | Executive Council Sergeant of Arms
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Ms. Kaitlyn Nguyen | Senior Class Activities Commissioner
WELCOME
Dr. Chis Barrows | President
SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT ADDRESS
Ms Arely Urena | Senior Class ASB President
GUEST SPEAKER
Mr. Eulises Ponce | Former Notre Dame Faculty
SALUTATORY ADDRESS
Ms. Cali Gonzalez
PRESENTATION OF SENIOR GIFT
Ms Cali Gonzalez
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INTRODUCE SENIOR DEDICATION SONG & VIDEO
Mr. Chris Johnson | Assistant Principal
SENIOR DEDICATION SONG & VIDEO
Ms. Arely Urena, Mr. Diego Gonzales & Ms. Amanda Martinez
FACULTY ADDRESS
Ms Nadia Bravo | AP & Electives Department Chair
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Ms. Sara Sanchez
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ADDRESS
Ms. Amanda Ortiz | Executive Council ASB President
SENIOR SIGNOUT VIDEO
Ms Amanda Ortiz | Executive Council ASB President
READING OF DIPLOMAS
Mrs Alexandria Arguelles | Assistant Principal
Mr Aaron Nessman | Academic Counselor
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Dr. Chris Barrows | President
Mr. Manuel Cardoza | Principal
Mr. Chris Johnson | Assistant Principal
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CLOSING PRAYER
Mr Nicholas Kendall | Executive Council Faith & Community
ALMA MATER Senior Class ASB & Executive Council Senior ASB
PRINCIPALS ADDRESS & PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 2025
Mr Manuel Cardoza | Principal
RECESSIONAL
"The Spins" & "Tongue Tied"
Thank you Notre Dame families, faculty & staff, alumni and guests for joining us on this momentous day. We would like to thank the Fox Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame's Student Services office, Activities office, and Administration for making this graduation possible.
CongratulationsClassof2025!
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Sara Sanchez | Valedictorian
Hi! My name is Sara Sanchez and I am the Valedictorian for the Class of 2025. I participated in Volleyball and Track, while being an active member of Key Club and the Red Cross Club. My favorite memory at ND was the Kairos retreat where I deepened my relationship with God and enjoyed time with friends. I will be attending UCLA in the fall majoring in Pre-Human Biology and Sociology on the Pre-Med track. I would like to thank my parents whose love and support pushed me to be my best, and my friends who made my high school experience memorable.
Arely Urena | Senior Class President
At ND, I’ve been involved in ASB, Student Ambassadors, Volleyball, and other clubs and activities that shaped my high school experience. This fall, I’ll be attending California Baptist University as a Biology major on the Pre-Med track, with the goal of becoming an OBGYN. I’m thankful to God for all that I am, to my friends for the memories I’ll always treasure, and to my parents for their endless love and support. Go Titans!
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Cali Gonzalez | Salutatorian
Hi everyone, I'm Cali Gonzalez! I’ve attended Notre Dame for four years, and I can safely say I wouldn't have it any other way. This year, I had the honor of being Peer Ministry and Key Club President, goalie for our beloved Water Polo team, a Student Ambassador, a witness in our astounded Mock Trial program, and the Class of 2025 Salutatorian. None of this would’ve been possible without my family, friends, and most importantly my faith in God.
This fall I will be continuing my academic journey at UCLA, double majoring in Philosophy and Public Affairs on the Pre-Law track! I want to give a special thank you to my family for making endless sacrifices for me and always being my biggest supporters. Mom and Dad, never forget that I will always be your little girl and am eternally grateful for everything you do! I am so excited to be a Bruin, but I will forever be a Titan at heart! Congratulations Class of 2025, we did it!
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Amanda Ortiz | Executive Council President
Hi Titan family, I’m Amanda Ortiz! I’ve been blessed to call Notre Dame my home for the past four years. Throughout high school, I served on ASB each year and was honored to be your Executive Council President this year. I’ve also loved being involved in my school community through sports, participating in volleyball, water polo, swim, and especially cheer, where I proudly served as Varsity Cheer Captain for both my junior and senior years.
This fall I’ll be attending the University of San Diego where I’ll be studying psychology and continuing to cheer at the collegiate level I’m incredibly grateful to my teachers, coaches, friends, and family for their constant support and encouragement. I will cherish the friendships and memories that I’ve created during my time at Notre Dame and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life I may be heading off to become a Torero but I’ll always be a Titan at heart. Thank you for being a part of this unforgettable journey, Congratulations Class of 2025!
Alexander Alvarado
Valerie Arredondo •
Matthew Baculo •
Czarina Balazo
Adrian Bin *
Gael Bogarin
Sebastian Bou Harb §
Caiden Broughton
Angel Camacho
Juan Cervantes
Ashley Chavez •
Calista Constantino *
Lauren Cortez
Abraham Cruz
Gian De La Cruz §
Rishi Dhulia
Angelo Di Guglielmo Jr
Sophia Flores *
Sarina Franco •
Lubianca Gaitan •
Aiden Gamez
Savahnna Garcia •
Alexis Garibay •
Natalia Gomez
Diego Gonzales
Cali Gonzalez §
Mahim Govender
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Daniel Hernandez *
Tristan Hollero
Nathaniel Hott • Collin Jaworowski
Nicholas Kendall *
Kris Landa
Elyza Lansang §
Ethan Lansang §
Yinuo Li §
Devin Lopez •
Sebastian Lopez
Ranya Mali *
Amanda Martinez
Angel Martinez
Justin Martinez
Bailey Milenkiewicz §
Braeden Mitchell *
Angel Montoya
Jovi Murillo
Kaitlyn Nguyen •
Leilani Oliva
Jacob Olivier •
Amanda Ortiz §
Valos Owen
Victoria Quiroga
Allison Ramirez •
Victor Reyes
Christopher Reyna
David Robles *
Annika Rocha
Jared Rodriguez
Julian Rodriguez
Kaden Rodriguez
Nathaly Romero *
Ryan Romero
Katherine Salinas
Brandon Sanchez
Sara Sanchez §
Jiovanna Sandoval
Monserath Sandoval
Josephine Schmidt •
Natasha Singh •
Ella Sulis •
Ellison Tolentino § Arely Urena §
Julianna Valencia •
Katarina Vestal • Serena Waked *
Sophia Witz •
Milo Zreik •
*Cum Laude • Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude
Based on unweighted GPA