High School Commencement
May 30, 2024
Morgan Hill, California
Oakwood High School Commencement
Processional Class of 2024
Welcome Michelle Helvey Head of School
Introduction of Seniors
Dr. Julie Pak Dean of Students
Senior Speakers
Mikaela Minoza
Aman Rajhans
Marko Milentijević
Ruby Salvatti
“Long Live” Oakwood High School
Vocal Ensemble
Principal’s Address Isaac Berniker
High School Head and Principal
Presentation of Graduates
Sheryl de Bree & Samuel Sotelo
Senior Class Advisors
Recessional 2024 Graduates
2024 Graduates
Aarush Admala
Rema Alhasan
Abraham Bhatti
Arianna Bodei
Melanie Chipman
Shrihan Dash
Milla Davydov
Mari Diakonidze
Omar Elshabasy
Sophia Edita Gomes
Sofia Hunt
Ashley Kaur
Rochan Kavulli
Ruchir Kavulli
Brendan Kim
Thomas Kouwenhoven
Maddison Lara
ArtCenter College of Design
Berklee College of Music
Brigham Young University, Idaho
Cal Poly, Pomona
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Chapman University
CSU Long Beach
Luke Lopez
Marko Milentijević
Mikaela Minoza
Sydney Monaco
Arjun Narayanan
Nava Ogabian
Hayden Ogawa
Cambria Pace
Amelia Pedler
Maxwell Ryan Pham
Aman Rajhans
Ruby Salvatti
Zack Stanghellini
Carter M. Thornton
Maddy Weltchek
Gwyneth Zhao
Destinations
Evergreen Valley College
Franklin & Marshall College
Gap Year
Hill College (Hillsboro, TX)
IE University, Madrid
Laguna College of Art and Design
Oregon State University
Purdue University
*Current as of May 16, 2024*
Santa Clara University
Trinity University (TX)
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA
University of Arizona
University of Southern California
University of Washington, Bothell
2023-2024 Honor Cord Requirements
Gold Honor Cord
Weighted cumulative High School GPA of 4.0 or above.
English Green
Achieved a GPA of 3.7 or better in English literature courses taken at Oakwood High School.
Social Science
Light Blue/Red
Achieved an A- average or better in Social Science courses taken at Oakwood High School. Demonstrated excellence in history, political science, and economics through at least 4 semesters of AP coursework.
Mathematics Light Blue/Silver
Academic excellence in at least three semesters of mathematics at the AP level (or beyond), and a recommendation from two mathematics teachers.
Computer Science & Engineering
Maroon/White
Sustained commitment and academic excellence in computer science and/or engineering courses, a demonstrated passion for STEM as evidenced by further exploration, and at least one faculty recommendation.
Science
Dark Green
Sustained academic excellence in Oakwood Science courses including at least two AP science classes.
World Languages White
Completed four years of French or Spanish, with a minimum cumulative GPA of A-.
Student Council Dark Green/Silver
Two years of service on Student Council with evident leadership.
Visual Arts
Royal Blue/White
Achieved at least one of the following categories:
Studio Art: Created a strong portfolio of artwork (12 pieces) in a specific medium that demonstrated 1) a proficiency in technique and 2) a developed personal style.
Yearbook: Demonstrated leadership and dedication for at least 2 years on Yearbook staff.
Performing Arts
Maroon/Gold
Achieved at least one of the following categories:
Theater Arts: Participated in five high school productions at Oakwood onstage or in a technical theater capacity with a minimum of two featured roles or supervisory technical roles (stage manager, assistant stage manager, or lead sound technician).
Music: Participated in at least three years of music courses at Oakwood and performed in a minimum of nine concerts, festivals, or recording projects. Achieved a GPA of 3.5 or better in Oakwood music courses.
National Speech & Debate Association
Burgundy/Silver
Received at least 75 points, the minimum level of achieved honor.
Athletics Black
Participated on an Oakwood varsity athletic team for a minimum of 2 years, or equivalent, with participation in at least one sport during senior year. Must have demonstrated leadership, exemplary sportsmanship, and a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 while attending Oakwood High School.