Classof2026 Commencement
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PROCESSIONAL "Pomp and Circumstance"
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Chris Johnson | Assistant Principal
INVOCATION
Fr. Paul Schmidt, S.V.D. | Campus Chaplain & ND Alumnus
FLAG SALUTE
Ms Alyssa Gonzalez | Executive Council Sports & Clubs
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mr. Mario Cabral Jr. | Executive Council Faith & Community
WELCOME
Mrs Alexandria Arguelles | Assistant Principal
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT & VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Ms. Ana Sofia Ramirez | Executive Council ASB President
SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT ADDRESS
Mr. Adrian Reyes | Senior Class ASB President
FACULTY ADDRESS
Mrs Yolanda Rodriguez | Social Studies Department Chair
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INTRODUCE SENIOR DEDICATION SONG & VIDEO
Ms. Nadia Bravo | AP & Electives Department Chair
SENIOR DEDICATION SONG & VIDEO
Ms. Daphne Egizi & Mr. Mario Cabral Jr.
SALUTATORY ADDRESS
Mr Xavier Felix
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Mr. Jude Cramer
FACULTY ADDRESS
Mr. Raymond Nolte | Theology Department Chair
SENIOR THROWBACK VIDEO
Ms Alyssa Gonzalez, Ms Alina Saldanha & Mr Aiden Santana
READING OF DIPLOMAS
Mrs. Alexandria Arguelles | Assistant Principal
Mr. Aaron Nessman | Academic Counselor
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Mr. Manuel Cardoza | Principal
Mr. Chris Johnson | Assistant Principal
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CLOSING PRAYER
Mr Enoch Light | Senior Class Faith & Community
ALMA MATER
Ms Michaela Rodriguez | Executive Council Vice President
PRINCIPALS ADDRESS & PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 2026
Mr Manuel Cardoza | Principal
RECESSIONAL
"Time of our Lives"
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.
CongratulationsClassof2026!
StudentSpeakers
Jude Cramer | Valedictorian
Hello, my name is Jude Cramer. Throughout my four years at Notre Dame HS, I have been involved in football, theater, and the student ambassador program, and have served as an attorney on our award-winning mock trial team I would like to thank my friends, sisters, former football coaches, and mock trial coaches who have made this journey worthwhile. A very special thank you to my mom and dad for always being there for me and being my number one supporters. This fall I will be heading to South Bend, Indiana to attend the University of Notre Dame, where I will pursue a degree in mathematics
Go Irish!
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Xavier Felix | Salutatorian
Hello Titan Family! I’m Xavier Felix and I’ve proudly called Notre Dame my home for the last four years. Throughout high school, I’ve had the privilege of being a part of our award-winning Mock Trial team, serving alongside my ASB family, and being the Class of 2026 Salutatorian I owe everything to my friends and family who have helped me every step of the way.
This fall, I will be continuing my academic journey at the University of California, Los Angeles, where I plan to double-major in Psychology and Sociology on a PreLaw track! A special shoutout to my friends that I’ve made so many memories with. I’m so incredibly grateful for my family for sacrificing so much so I can be where I am today. Thank you for making all of this possible! Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Ana Sofia Ramirez | Executive Council President & Valedictorian StudentSpeakers
Hey Titans! I’m Ana Sofia Ramirez and it is my honor to have served as this year ’ s Executive Council President and as a Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. After an amazing 4 years of being able to call Notre Dame my home, I look back and am thankful for all of the people who made my time at ND so unforgettable. I’ve had the privilege of participating in all kinds of activities, including my time on Peer Ministry, the three amazing years I spent as a Defense Attorney on our Mock Trial team, my time as Vice President of Key Club, the time I spent creating and serving as president of Busy Bee Club, and finally the incredible 4 years I spent on ASB. (Sending love to my ASB family!) I am so thankful for all of the memories I was able to make through these activities, and the incredible people I was blessed with the opportunity to meet.
This fall, I will be continuing my academic journey at UCLA, where I will be studying Cognitive Science and will double major in Spanish I want to give a special thanks to all of my teachers, friends, and family for supporting me throughout these 4 years and making this the best high school experience I could have ever asked for. My parents deserve a special shout out for making my time at Notre Dame possible, without your sacrifice I would not have been able to call this place home Thank you for always supporting me and keeping me grounded through my faith. To my friends and family, love you lots! Congratulations to the Class of 2026, once a Titan, always a Titan!
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Adrian Reyes | Senior Class President
Hello everyone! My name is Adrian Reyes, and I’ve been blessed to attend Notre Dame for all four years of High School
During that time, I had the privilege of serving on ASB, including this year as your Senior Class President Outside of ASB, I have served as a constitutional attorney on our Mock Trial team, a Student Ambassador, and a Peer Minister I also dedicated myself to athletics as a captain of Varsity Water Polo, a Singles player on Varsity Tennis, and a long distance swimmer on our Varsity Swim team. I would not have been able to do any of this without support from my family, friends, and God.
In the fall, I will be attending UC San Diego, where I will be double majoring in Public Law and Sociology on a pre-law track! I am incredibly grateful for all my teachers, coaches, and friends who made my high school experience so fun and memorable. Thank you to Mom, Dad, and Gretchen for your unwavering love and support throughout this journey. Finally, thank you to this Senior Class for making this journey one I’ll never forget. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
GraduateNames
Aidan Allen *
Angelina Alvarado
Isaiah Amaro
Joshua Ávila
Sofia Barajas •
Alejandra Barragan §
Isabella Burgos Mendoza §
Mario Cabral Jr.
Daniel Caloca Mendoza §
Gael Campos •
Crystal Cao §
Emiliano Carrillo
Flor Castañón •
Kip Castillo
Julianna Chacon
Karol Chavez Lopez •
Jinyun Cheng •
Kenna Cosme §
Jude Cramer §
Sean De Sagun *
Chase Dungo
Daphne Egizi *
Chimaobi Eke
Xavier Felix §
Matthew Fillippelli •
Jonah Flanagan
Joshua Frazier §
Cooper Gallegos
Mariana Garcia
Alyssa Gonzalez
Joshua Gonzalez
Ximena Gonzalez *
Azul Granados Gonzalez
Anton Habsburg Lothringen *
Samantha Haluskey •
Joseph Huelskamp •
Gabriella Jablonski §
Manuel Juarez •
Samantha Kimble •
Matteo Levario •
Enoch Light •
Eliana Lomeli •
Sophia Lupercio
Ryan Maayah •
Erin Mankin §
Eva Martinez •
Emiliano Mata-Padilla
Luis Mayoral
Shea McCann •
Amanda Medina *
Jonathan Medrano
Genevie Menendez
*Cum Laude
Seth Mueller
Christy Ormonde
Samuel Pagkatipunan *
Ally Patel •
Audrinna Patterson
Jacob Peckler
Julian Perez
Ana Sofia Ramirez §
Adrian Reyes •
Nathan Reyes
Julian Rodriguez
Michaela Rodriguez *
Diego Rojas
Tristan Rojas
Sophia Saldana • Alina Saldanha • Michael Salinas Jr
Aiden Santana *
Joseph Seputro *
Joseph Sonsma *
Kaden Tennyson
Juan Pablo Tomas
Natalie Vernal *
Samantha Voorhis §
• Magna Cum Laude § Summa Cum Laude
Based on unweighted GPA