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Letter from Superintendent

Dear Grandview High School, Contract Learning Center (CLC) and Open Doors Graduating Class of 2023,

I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on reaching this major milestone in your academic journey. As you prepare to move on to the next phase of your life, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on all that you have accomplished thus far and to give yourself credit for your perseverance and dedication.

As you step out into the world and pursue your passions, I want you to remember that success is not determined solely by achievements, finances, or material possessions. Instead, it is about the connections you make, the knowledge you gain, and the impact you have on those around you. Remember to always lead, live, and learn with love, inclusion, grace, and acceptance of all.

Whether you are going on to higher education, or into the workforce or military, it’s important that you take time to think back to your school days and remember those who helped you to get where you now are standing. Your parents, teachers, fellow students, family, friends, and community all had a part in helping you reach your goals. Though most have probably not asked for any, they deserve your respect and gratitude. No one achieves success alone, we all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and I’m confident they are as proud of your efforts as I am.

I know that you will face many challenges on your journey, but I have faith in your abilities to overcome them. When faced with difficult situations, remember to stay positive, maintain your focus, believe in, and invest in yourself. There is nothing you cannot achieve if you set your heart and mind to it.

Wherever life takes you, remember the values that have served you well thus far: hard work, perseverance, kindness, and respect. Use these virtues as your guiding principles and you will undoubtedly make a positive difference in this world.

On behalf of Grandview School Board, all at Grandview School District, and our community, I wish you all the success and happiness that life has to offer as you begin this new chapter. Stay curious, be open to new experiences, and never forget the amazing things that you are capable of achieving! The best part of your story is yet to come, and Grandview will be here cheering you on through it all!

Congratulations Class of 2023, you are graduates of Grandview School District!

Go forth and be amazing!

Sincerely,

Jose Rivera

Jose Rivera, Acting Superintendent

Estimada Escuela Secundaria Grandview, Centro de Aprendizaje por Contrato (CLC) y Clase de Graduados de Puertas Abiertas de 2023, Quiero extender mis más sinceras felicitaciones por alcanzar este hito importante en su viaje académico. Mientras se preparan para pasar a la siguiente fase de su vida, les animo a que se tomen un momento para reflexionar sobre todo lo que han logrado hasta ahora y que se dén crédito por su perseverancia y dedicación.

A medida que salgan al mundo y persigan sus pasiones, quiero que recuerden que el éxito no está determinado únicamente por los logros, las finanzas o las posesiones materiales. En cambio, se trata de las conexiones que haces, el conocimiento que obtienes y el impacto que tienes en quienes te rodean. Recuerda siempre liderar, vivir y aprender con amor, inclusión, gracia y aceptación de todos.

Ya sea que vayan al colejio o educación superior, a la fuerza laboral o al ejército, es importante que se tomen el tiempo para pensar en sus días de escuela y recordar a aquellos que los ayudaron a llegar a donde están ahora. Tus padres, maestros, compañeros de estudios, familiares, amigos y la comunidad, todos contribuyeron a ayudarte a alcanzar tus metas. Aunque la mayoría probablemente no haya pedido ninguno, merecen su respeto y gratitud. Nadie logra el éxito solo, todos nos apoyamos en los hombros de quienes nos precedieron y estoy seguro de que están tan orgullosos de sus esfuerzos como yo.

Sé que enfrentarán muchos desafíos en su viaje, pero tengo fe en sus habilidades para superarlos. Cuando se enfrenten a situaciones difíciles, recuerden mantenerse positivo, mantener su enfoque, creer e invertir en usted mismo. No hay nada que no puedas lograr si pones tu corazón y tu mente en ello.

Dondequiera que te lleve la vida, recuerda los valores que te han servido bien hasta ahora: trabajo duro, perseverancia, amabilidad y respeto. Usa estas virtudes como tus principios rectores y sin duda harás una diferencia positiva en este mundo.

En nombre de la Mesa Derectiva Escolar de Grandview, de todo el Distrito Escolar de Grandview y de nuestra comunidad, les deseo todo el éxito y la felicidad que la vida tiene para ofrecerles al comenzar este nuevo capítulo. ¡Mantente curioso, ábrete a nuevas experiencias y nunca olvides las cosas asombrosas que eres capaz de lograr! ¡La mejor parte de su historia aún está por venir y Grandview estará aquí animándolo durante todo el proceso!

¡Felicitaciones Clase de 2023, ustedes se graduaron del Distrito Escolar de Grandview!

¡Adelante y séan increíble!

Atentamente, Jose Rivera Jose Rivera, Superintendente Interino

GHS SENIOR EVENTS Graduation Day

Wednesday, June 7th

Senior Assembly is Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the GHS main gym. Please enter through the East Entrance like you are attending a basketball game.You will need to sign in.

Baccalaureate is Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the GHS auditorium. Students are to wear their cap/tassel, gown, and stole.

Thursday, June 8th

Senior Breakfast & Check Out is on Thursday, June 8. Starting at 7:30 a.m. All students who are graduating with the Class of 2023 must check out regardless of if they are fulltime Running Start, YV Tech, etc. All books, computers and outstanding fines must be taken care of prior to Friday’s practice.

Friday, June 9th

Arrive at GHS by 7:30 a.m. SHARP! - Go through verification line that all fines are paid. Students should plan to be at GHS until approximately 12:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Bring cap/tassel, gown and stole. These will all be needed for the group and individual pictures.

Group Picture & Individual Picture at the stadium - Students will have a packet about pictures that they will need to fill out and return on Friday, June 10, at the time pictures are taken. Pictures can also be ordered online through Dorian Studios

Practice - Practice is mandatory, no exceptions. If a student misses’ practice, they will not be eligible to walk in the ceremony.

Walk the Halls at the elementary schools. This is a REQUIRED event. If you did not attend elementary school here you may go with a friend, to the school of a sibling or any school you wish.

Turn in caps as you get off the bus. MUST have your name inside.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Arrive at GHS by 6 p.m. Park in the staff parking lot. Graduation at 8 p.m.

The Grandview High School Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at Rich Leenhouts Stadium There are no tickets needed for graduation this year. Below are all of the details regarding graduation, including parking, seating and fireworks. Be sure to read through the information below to make sure you and your graduate are ready for graduation. The team at GHS works hard for this night to be special and memorable for all. Seating – There will be NO ticket requirements.

Please ask your student if they are sitting in the section closest to the home side seating or the visitor side seating.

Those needing wheelchair seating or other unique situations please contact Mr. Anderson, Principal.

Parking - Please, park at Grandview Middle School if your graduate will be seated on the visitor’s side. Please, park at Grandview High School if your graduate will be seated on the home side. Handicap parking is available at each location. Please do not park on any grass areas. The sod is still new and there are underground sprinklers.

Balloons - No balloons, umbrellas or other large items that will block the view will be allowed in the stadium seating areas.

Tossing of the caps - The traditional tossing of the caps will be done at the end of the ceremony when the students are in their seats then the recessional music will begin.

Fireworks - Fireworks will begin with the turning of the tassel and the throwing of the caps.

Family Meeting areas - Please pre-plan with your graduate a place to meet for pictures and celebrations with loved ones. The more spread out everyone is the better pictures and more fun everyone can have. Turf and Track - Please help us keep our facility clean and taken care of by staying off the turf and track before or after the ceremony.

Grandview High Class of 2023

Aaliyah Alanis Samantha Alcaraz Diego Altamirano Bruno Joshua Alvarez Robert Ambriz Estrada, Jr.

Jose Arciga Alejandro Arias Ramiro Armenta, Jr. Karla Arroyo Ramon Avalos, Jr. Vanessa Avina

Sarahi Agundis Jazlyn Anderson

Brian Barocio

Yerania Barron

Justin Beghtol Kayle Beltran

Andres Birrueta Atziry Buenrostro

Freddie Camacho, III

Eric Campuzano

Romeo Campuzano

Emma Cantu Jacobo Cardenas

Jose Cardenas

Edith Barrera

Elijah Burson

Candelaria Carranza

Catalina Castro Jasper Cedarwood

Marlene Cervantes Jacobo

Bruno Chama-Martinez

Dominik Chavez

Angel Cohetzaltitla Victoria Conde Kayla Contreras Conner Cooper Natalie Copeland

Diana Corona Mendoza

David Carrillo

Julian Anthony Chavez

Joanna Cruz Vega

Juliana Gonzalez Laryssa Gonzalez Sophie Grant Carlos Guillen Aliyah Gutierrez

Jordan Hernandez Jose Hernandez

Karen Hernandez

Lesli Hernandez Cardenas

Oscar Hernandez

Enrique Godinez Cruz

Diana Herrera Baron

Kasidy Huizar Elian Ibarra

Makayla Ibarra

Daniella Jacobo Alize Jaime

Serena Jensen Viviana Jimenez Maleah Jones

Cole Judkins

Lilly Kassinger Christopher Kitzke

Jazmine Herrera Jacob Jaimez Devlon Kitzke

Rubi Cuevas Chavez Bradley De La Mora

Andres De RoblesVillagrana

Jace Delarosa Yoselin Diego

Jaquelin Escareno Arroyo

Ashli Esparza Alicia Espinoza Kimberly Esquivel Chavez

Jesus Esteban Solorio Abigail Fajardo

Ashley Cruz-Bustamante

Itzel Duron-Garcia

Ethan Fajardo

Micaela Figueroa Anthony Flores Ashley Flores Orozco

Jonathan Flores Jose Flores Vargas

Alexandra Garcia

Rafael Garcia Hernandez

Lizbeth Janet Garcia-Balderas

Daniel Garcia-Robles

Austin Garza Julian Garza

Darrel Farnworth Felicia Gaines

Rene Garza, Jr.

Paula Hernandez Jimenez

Joquin Hernandez

Edgar Mendoza Escareno Santos Mendoza Cardenas

Yisela Mendoza Graciano

Jorge Meraz Valles

Lissette Meraz

Raymond Mirelez Natalie Montano

Zeus Montano Mario Montesinos

Marcos Montiel-Ramos Julian Morales

Diana Corona Paola Mendoza

Arianna Milanez

Yerile Morales Bustamante

Joshua Myers Nellie Najera Estreya Nava Martinez Ryan Noel Ana Obregon

Leslie Ochoa Sergio Ochoa Martinez, Jr.

Yasver Olea Aneesa OlivarezFernandez

James Olson Yuridia Ortega

Myrtha Moreno Delgado

Carlos Ochoa Jimenez

Maribel Oseguera

Kaice Lilienthal Abdiel Lopez Mendoza Alexis Lopez-Avalos

Sean Lopez Gonzalez Elsie Madera

Selina Madrigal Matthew Magana Jorge Marmolejo, Jr. Juan Marquez

Miledy Marquez Gomez Selene Marquez

Alexander Landa Richard MadrigalMadriz

Erik Martin

Christopher Martinez Ramos Damaris Martinez Daniel Martinez

Eric Martinez Griselda Martinez

Micah Matheny Angel Medina Alayna Medrano Jazalyn Mejia Alexis Mendoza

Brandy Martinez Jada Martinez

Angel Mendoza-Valdez

Ethan Mc Millin

Victor Pena Emmanuel Perez Mayra Perez Jenasis Prieto Jaylean Pineda

Ignacio Quezada-Herrera Elaine Ramos Jenelle Ramos Kelly Ramos

Lidia Ramos Victoria Rangel

Zander Pelayo Marco Prieto

Evelyn Reyes

Alejandra Rios Mendoza Dominik Rivera Vasquez Casandra Robles Sahagun

Javier Rodriguez, Jr. Alyssa Romero

Jazmine Richey

Alejandra Sanchez Delgado

Mia Sanchez Celest Sandoval Herrera

Brianna Schneider

Christian Sanchez

Anthony Sanchez Brenda Sanchez

Dominik Rodriguez Jennifer Solis Rios Lisandro Solorzano Cardenas Manuel Silva Hunter Schultz

Soto Zendejas

Torres-Milanez

Emmanuel Torres Izeah Torres Natalee Trevino

Alyssa Torres

Belen Trujillo Jesus Trujillo Uribe Yarytzel Uribe Peralta

Cesar Valencia Sanchez Jonathan Valencia Nicolas Valenzuela Hunter Varela Ariana Vargas Hector Vazquez Silva Viviana Villalobos

Emilie Zyph

Tasha Young Monserrat Zagal Garcia

Dani Weddle

Ashley Villegas-Palacios

Yarixa ZarateRodriguez

Marissa Zepeda Vega A’iyana Jenissa Zuniga

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Some Things No One Tells You After Graduation

1. You will be fine. Promise. We know, we know: there’s the stress of starting all over again in college as a baby freshman, the crushing pressure of college tuition and student loan debt, the terror of taking charge of your own life. Despite it all, you will be totally fine. Yes, there will be weepy calls to mom when you can’t figure out how to turn on the iron and when that cute boy you meet during Welcome Week ghosts you (he’s the worst, don’t even worry about it). Life after graduation can feel like the drop after the peak of a rollercoaster — terrifying, sure, but also exhilarating.

2. Some friends will drift away. Even if it sounds unimaginable right now, your entire prom limo will not get together every summer to rent a house on the beach and reminisce about the good old times for the rest of your lives. Most people stay in touch with a handful of their very best friends from high school and that’s it. If that thought makes you sad, don’t worry: the people who are really worth keeping around in your life will always be there for you.

3. One friend will completely reinvent herself. You’ll see her one day and it’ll be like, huh? Are you really the same girl I’ve known since kindergarten?

4. Your life will basically become a Taylor Swift song. Happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time might be a line straight out of “22,” but it applies just as much to the period right after graduating high school. It’s normal to feel on top of the world and like you’ve figured it all out one day, and to feel like you’re hurtling toward adulthood way too fast the next. It’s a lot to process all at once. It’s OK to cut yourself some slack!

5. You and your high school boyfriend/girlfriend might break up, even if you swore you’d last forever. Not every pair of high school sweethearts ends up together in the long run, and that’s OK. Breaking up can feel like your heart is going through an FBI-grade paper shredder, but eventually, you’ll come out on the other side single, happy, and more mature.

6. You don’t grow up all at once. Graduation is a HUGE milestone, but it’s not like you flip your tassel from right to left and suddenly feel worldly and wise. You’re still gonna feel like a lost little kid sometimes, especially when it comes time to file taxes for that summer job or make a big decision about your college major. The secret is knowing that every single other person your age feels exactly the same way.

7. You become more fearless. Now that you have a diploma under your belt, the product of years of hard work and dedication, you know you can take on any challenge and complete it with gusto. You got this, girl. Nothing is tougher to accomplish than passing junior year chem, and you did that just fine.

8. It’s finally socially acceptable to friend-request your favorite teacher on Facebook. *adds* ... *stalks*

9. Friendships will require more effort than they did before. In high school, you knew without fail that you’d bump into your best friend by your locker or in Spanish class every single day. But once you graduate, those friendships take a lot more work to maintain. If you›re lucky enough to wind up attending the same college after graduation, you›ll still need to coordinate weekend plans and trek across campus to each other›s dorms. If you›re heading in separate directions, be prepared for your friendship to involve more FaceTime than face time. Tons of Snapchats, visits to each other›s campuses, handmade care packages just because you love each other are the key to keeping the friendship alive. Yeah, that›s a lot of work, but if you want to hold onto each other, it›s totally worth it.

10. Your parents will probably expect more of you. For starters, they might not have minded when you skipped emptying the dishwasher, so you’d have more time to study. But now that you’re out of school, they’re going to start treating you like a real adult, which means more responsibilities. Here’s the weird thing: doing the dishes feels way more rewarding now that you’re an ~adult.~ It’s like you’re beginning to see eye to eye with your parents in a really cool way.

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