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Reflections of the Class of 2019 June 5th, 2019 A Special Supplement to the Prosser Record-Bulletin and the Grandview Herald

Words from the Superintendent To the Class of 2019,

Every spring, students return their books, clean out their lockers, and turn in any borrowed athletic equipment. For most it is summer. But for a small handful of our students, this annual ritual will be their last. They are seniors, looking forward to graduation. As community members who observe this happening each year, we know that life changes rapidly for our graduating seniors.

They will be thrust out into the world and asked to lead productive lives.

As a Superintendent, I have listened to people describe senior graduation as a milestone, a turning point, and a rite of passage. In my mind it is much, much more. I believe that high school graduation is a reason to celebrate. It is also a call to action. As a community, we have invested in these students for the past thirteen years. We have watched our students grow and develop into young adults. We have cheered them on as they have demonstrated their academic, athletic, and artistic abilities. We now have the great honor of graduating these students as Prosser Mustangs.

If you have had the opportunity to get to know any of our seniors, you have been provided with a window into our future. From my vantage point, I see future leaders, engaged citizens, loving parents, and people who change our world for the better. If you haven’t had the opportunity to get to know our seniors, I would like to encourage you to pay attention to the students in the Class of 2019. This class is not only capable of doing great things, they WILL do great things.

If you are a member of the Class of 2019, I want to commend you on your hard-work, perseverance, tenacity, and seeing objectives through to completion. I am very proud of you.

Your diploma is a marker of thirteen years of sustained efforts, and yet, I know this is only the beginning of the impressive work you will do. On the National Library in Washington, D.C. is the inscription, “The Past is Only a Prologue”. What has gone on only foreshadows so much more. Please, live big lives, dream big dreams, and choose to make a difference in the world.

Congratulations and Godspeed,

Congratulations Class of 2019

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Dear Class of 2019

Congratulations to the entire graduating class! All of the staff here at PHS are proud of your accomplishments and excited for your future.

A part of the process of becoming an adult is learning to persevere, work through all of the expectations through the finish line, and then put those lessons learned to work in whatever path life has for you!

You are ready…..go for it.

Go Mustangs!

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PHS Top Ten This year we asked the top ten seniors seven questions about them. The questions are listed below; What are your parents and siblings’ names?

What is your GPA? What will you miss most about high school?

What college will you be attending?

What is your favorite high school memory?

What are your plans after graduation?

What is your career choice?

Please enjoy their answers with us.

Ashley Ripplinger - 4.0 Her parents are Laura and Mike Ripplinger and has a 16-year-old brother, Colter. Her G.P.A. is 4.0.

“I will miss seeing my friends and family every day, but I am looking forward to meeting new people while at college. I will be attending Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls.” Ripplinger says her favorite high school memory is when Prosser volleyball made it to state for the first time in over a decade. “It was such a fun experience and a great way to finish off my senior season.” After graduation, at Oregon Tech says she will play volleyball and study renewable Energy Engineering. “I want to be an engineer and work on projects dedicated to making this planet a more sustainable and healthier environment by covering our systems to use clean and renewable energy.”

Miguel Orr - 3.994 His parents are Mikki Symonds and Flint Orr and has a brother, Walker Orr. His G.P.A. is 3.994.

“I will miss the friendship and companionship I’ve had throughout high school and all the wonderful people who have been a part of my school journey.” Orr will be applying for college this fall and attend next spring. His favorite high school memory was opening night of the play he wrote.

“After graduation I plan on taking a gap year to pursue internships in architecture and engineering. I hope to also work on writing and publishing the piece I have written and to spend time with friends. I hope to pursue a career in the field of engineering, environmental or structural with a sustainable focus.”

Christopher Lane -3.993 His parents are Ed and Cindy Lane and has a brother William and sister, Ellie Lane. His GPA is 3.993. He will miss “having a lot of fun times without ever being really stressed out.” Lane will be attending WSU at Tri -Cities for two years then WSU Pullman. His favorite high school memory is when Mrs. Marx dabbed in front of the entire school. It was really funny. Lane’s career choice is bioengineering and hopes to work at NASA.

Abigail Rodriguez - 3.993 Her parents are Mike and Wendy Rodriquez and she has a brother, Michael. Her GPA is 3.993. “The thing I will miss most about high school will be athletics. Some of my best friends and memories have been because of sports and I am going to miss that a lot.”

Rodriguez will be attending Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. “My favorite high school memory is from state track 2018. The bus rides to and from Tacoma, as well as, the time I spent with my teammates were some of my most fun experiences I’ve had in high school.” Rodriguez will get her undergraduate degree, as well as continue her athletic career by competing on their track team.

“In the future I hope to pursue a career in psychiatry or some other medical profession.”

MaKaylee Clark - 3.984 Her parents are Todd and Patty Clark and Chelsey and Sterling are her siblings. Her GPA is 3.984 and says she will miss living with her family the most now that she has graduated high school. Clark will be attending Utah State University to be a Landscape Architect. She will miss “throwing on the wheel at CBC.” She also has plans to be a ceramicist while attending college.

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Raul Robles - 3.960 His parents are Maria de los Angeles Duarte and Raul Robles Sanchez and has a sister Carolina Robles. His GPA is 3.960. Robles says the thing he will miss most about high school is being part of the Mustang Band. He will be attending University of Washington in Seattle to complete his undergraduate degree. His favorite high school memory is having fun during class with his friends. At U of W Robles will attend medical school and work to obtain a MD specializing in anesthesiology.

Paul Hudak - 3.958 His parents are Jim and Macy Hudak and has 10 siblings, they are: Elizabeth, Joe, Kaden, Matt, Rachel, David, Daniel, Kathy, Timmy and Genny. His GPA is 3.958. He says he will miss school sports the most.

Hudak will be attending CBC. His favorite high school memory was when we beat Ellensburg 12-0 in football to win Prosser’s 30th CWAC Football league title.

Hudak wants to get his AAS degree in Automotive Technology and be an ASE Certified Master Technician.

Layne Padelford - 3.932 Her parents are Stewart and Clare Padelford. Her GPA is 3.932. Padelford says she will miss her teachers and friends and how accessible they are to her. “In high school, there is always someone to support you, to relate to you and to love you (in a school appropriate way).”

Padelford will attend Washington State University. “My favorite high school memory was acting

Jose Cortez Alonso - 3.920 Running Start program

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Have faith in how far you can go. But don`t forget to enjoy the journey. ~ Michael Josephson

in the fall play in my senior year. I enjoyed all of my fellow cast and crew members and I had the most fun I think I have ever had. I got to explore another side of myself, alongside everyone else doing just the same. Padelford will major in Apparel Merchandising, Design and Textiles. Her career will be in fashion design.

Ava Aarstad 3.904 Her parents are Larelle and Daniel Aarstad and she has a sister named Emeline Aarstad. Her GPA is 3.904. She says, “I will miss the relationships I have built with my teachers and classmates.” Aarstad will attend George Fox University.

She has two high school memories.

One was hearing that her FFA Novice Parliamentary Procedures

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Team placed st 1 at State as Freshmen - “After a presentation we were all proud of.”

Her second favorite memory is of being the Stage Manager for the fall play. After graduation, Aarstad will travel with her family over the summer and then prepare for college in the fall. Her career choice is to be a school psychologist, but “my plans are written in pencil.”

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Class of 2019 Eva Aarstad

Karina Giselle Acosta

Ruben Alaniz

Lucero Alcaide Campos

Oscar AlcaideCruz

Calie AllenJudkins

Jennifer Alonzo

Azalia Alvarez

Elizabeth Monique Alvarez

Gabby Alvarez

Marco Alvarez

Teagan Anderson

Laura Andrade

Nancy Andujo

Lilianna Arroyo

Eliasar Asevedo

James Ashton

Christian Baltazar

Giovani Bardessono

Mikaila Baressono

Carson Beightol

Dakota Benefit

Destinee Berg

Rachel Grace Blount

Benito Bravo

Quinn Bretthauer - Smith

Abbey Bridges

Deegan Brown

Emma Brown Coffman

Caden Bybee

Naveli Cabrera

Andres Camacho

Randy Camp

Alma Cardenas

Javier Castaneda

Raquel Castaneda

Rubi Celestino

Zachary Channel

Javier Chavez

Zachariah Chavira

Devon Chen

Makaylee Clark

Jordan Colson

Adrian Contreras

Kaden Cooper

Madisyn Cooper

Estefania Corrales

Marissa Cortes

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Jose Cortez Alonso

Ana Cortez

Antonio Cortez

Israel Cortez

Diana Bruno Cortina

Marlen Noriega Cruz

Jennah Deaton

Ricky Flores Degante

Nancy Delgado

Robynn Denny

Noah Dixon

Yovani Flores Dominquez

Cheyann Douglas

Lily Driesen

Tyler Durbin

Robert Edwards

Kate Ellsworth

Rocio EnriquezMiranda

Eduardo Espinoza

Ortiz Esquivel

Gomez Estrada

Carlos Estrada

Julian Fajardo

Jestyn Fayard

Daniel Fitzgerald

Emmanuel FloresJaimes

Samantha Flores

Angel Flores

Franklin Flores

Hector Flores

Miguel Francisco

Gennica Frank

Gabriella Garcia

Alizay Garza

Chase Gibbons

Baylie Gibson

Michael Gimlin

Iziah Gimlin

Jorge Godinez

Katee Gonzalez

Jasmine Gonzalez

Matthew Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Aleczander Goodwin

Jessica Gorman

Grageda Gonzalez

Gentri Gray

Katelyn Green

Jaela Griffiths

Joe Guinn

Raul Gurrola

Drey Guiterrez

Carlos Guzman

Taden Hartley

Chloe R. Hedstrom

Joanna Hermosillo

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Edna Hernandez

Brizeida Hernandez

Elizabeth Hernandez

Johnathan Hernandez

Lizeth Hernandez

Michael Hernandez

Gabriel Holliday

Paul Hudak

Maegan Inions

Travis Irwin

Leslie Jacobo

Heather Jaime

Calie Judkins

Jenna Knight

Al Kuban

Katelyn Kuiken

Tyler Landa

Sam Landa

Chris Lane

Patricia LeonHernandez

Kayla Lind

Jesus Lopez

Erduin Macias

Jessica Macias

Forrest MarshallHeard

Bryce Martin

Alexandro D. Martinez

Alyssa Martinez

Araceli Martinez

Ariana Martinez

Emilia Martinez

Javier Martinez

Jazmin Martinez

Juan Ramirez Martinez

Antoni Mata

Lessly Medina

Cloe Medley

Mario Madrigal Mendoza

Omar Mendoza

Roxy Mendoza

Ruben Mendoza

Garrett Menshew

Aryanna Meza

Alexnder Miguel

Christianna Mike

Anahi Milanez

Josh Miller

Rocio Miranda

Miriam Montes

Emily Moon

Jesiah Moreno

Jacob Morfin

Tate Moritzky

Piper Mount

Kelly Munn

Stephanie Munoz

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Nayelli Orozco

Allie Murphy

Gracie Murphy

Orion Musselman

Brandon Niebuhr

Pablo Olivera

Laynee Olmstead

Olivia Olvera

Andrea OrozcoDiaz

Miguel Orr

Kaitlyn Ott

Misael Pancheco

Layne Padelford

Wyatt Paeschke

Alex Paez

Grace Park

Esther Parraga

Issac Peal

Juan Penado

Dania Perez

William Phillips

Christian Ramirez

Eric Ramirez

Lixy Rangel

Alfredo Reyna

Valeria Reynosa

Ashley Ripplinger

Kaitlyn Rivera

Raul Robles

Abby Rodriguez

Ericka Rodriguez

Miguel Roman Rogel

Juan Rojas

Adrian Roman

Jessica Roman

Jesus Eduardo Romero Jr.

Evelyn Ruiz

Hayle Salas

Gabriel Saldana

Nayeli Salgado

Cristal Sandoval

Michael Santini

Monica Serley

Esme Solorzano

Maddy Stallcop

Cade Stark

Kelby Steinmetz

Peter Stoops

Zachery Swanson

Tessa Taylor

Shin Thant Mon

Ryleigh Theimann

Rylee Torppa

Jacob Torres

Jennifer Torres

Owsvaldo Trinidad

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Prosser High School Class of 2019

Kord Tuttle

Mayra Ulloa

Jorge Uribe

Nathan Veiga

Jessica Velasquez

Maxwell Wahl

Bethany Walle

Will Weinmann

Ian Wesselieus

Charlie Wheeler

Maddy Whiting

Kaelan Wiley

Nik Williams

Brittany Wilson

Ryan Winder

Mickayla Woods

Abby Yager

Ahlee Yanez

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Some Graduation Facts “Pomp and Circumstance” is the traditional graduation march. It was composed by Sir Edward Elgar and first performed on Oct. 19, 1901 in Liverpool, England. Although not every commencement uses this song, it was passed down to America from English institutions.

At BYU, the graduates ring the

Y bell during graduation.

It gives you the chance to go out into the world and do what you want. To choose a career or school that′s perfect for you. It means being able to find pride and happiness in your work and life. Graduation means you survived high school.

To graduate means to successfully complete your schooling, to become “a graduate.”

When you graduate from high school, you become a high school graduate and congratulations are in order. A graduate is someone who has received a degree from a school.

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Friends Forever

And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives Where we’re gonna be when we turn twenty five I keep thinking times will never change Keep on thinking things will always be the same But when we leave this year, we won’t be coming back No more hanging out ‘cause we’re on a different track And if you got something that you need to say You better say it right now ‘cause you don’t have another day Cause we’re moving on and we can’t slow down These memories are playing like a film without sound And I keep thinking of that night in June I didn’t know much of love But it came too soon And there was me and you And then we got real cool Stay at home talking on the telephone with me We’d get so excited, we’d get so scared Laughing at ourselves thinking life’s not fair And this is how it feels As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever So if we get the big jobs And we make the big money When we look back now Will our jokes still be funny?

Will we still remember everything we learned in school Still be trying to break every single rule?

Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?

Can Heather find a job that won’t interfere with her tan?

I keep, I keep thinking that it’s not goodbye Keep on thinking it’s a time to fly And this is how it feels As we go on We remember All the times we Had together

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And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever La, la, la, la Yeah, yeah, yeah La, la, la, la We will still be friends forever Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?

Can we survive it out there?

Can we make it somehow (somehow)?

I guess I thought that this would never end And suddenly it’s like we’re women and men Will the past be a shadow that will follow us ‘round?

Will these memories fade when I leave this town I keep, I keep thinking that it’s not goodbye Keep on thinking it’s a time to fly As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever

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Reflections of the Class of 2019 June 5th, 2019 A Special Supplement to the Prosser Record-Bulletin and the Grandview Herald

2019

Words from the Superintendent To the Class of 2019,

Let me be one of the first to congratulate each and every one of you for what you have accomplished. Graduation is an important life step, and it’s an achievement that doesn’t come easily.

As you prepare to walk across that stage and accept your high school diploma I hope you’ll take a minute to reflect back on just what this accomplishment means. Your diploma represents years of hard work, thousands of hours of studying, homework and research. This is something that has taken more than just one year to achieve.

It’s something you have been working toward since you first stepped through the door of your kindergarten classroom.

I hope you realize the enormity of what you have achieved, and remember a good education is an important foundation. It’s a stepping stone to jobs, careers, college and beyond. An education can help you fulfill your dreams and push toward success.

We in the Grandview School District are all proud of what you have achieved during your time here.

As you each get ready to celebrate your high school graduation, remember there are a lot of people behind the scenes who will be rooting for you – your family, friends and each of your teachers, along with a huge network made up of school counselors, para-pros, custodians, administrators and other school officials. We are all proud of each and every one of you.

Congratulations.

Sincerely, Henry Strom Superintendent Grandview School District.

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Heartfelt congratulations to you on your outstanding achievement as members of the Graduating Class of 2019. For many of you, today seemed like a distant dream when you first began your journey. Your apprehensions were many and futures were unsure, but you have risen to the challenge of credit requirements and mastery of state test requirements. Through your own resolve, your commitment to personal growth, and the support of your families and friends, you persevered to make this a life-changing reality by successfully completing this chapter of your life. I am delighted at the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with you.

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I have been with you through all four years of your high school journey I have had the opportunity to share this journey with you and you are an amazing group of young adults who are ready to tackle the next chapter in your lives. You are ready with new found confidence and resolution to do what is best for you while still aiming for your long term goals. Remember that life will have many chapters, some short and some long, but you are the author of this book called life and you are also the editor. So, keep your eraser handy, your goal focused on your dreams, and never forget those who help you along the way.

In conclusion, remember that I wish you more than you may wish for yourself. Please treasure every day of your life and every person you meet. Take care of each other, the planet that sustains us, and the beauty within you. Congratulations to the Grandview High School Class of 2019.

Warmest wishes,

Kim Casey Principal Grandview High School

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GHS Top Ten

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Watch out world, here come the Top 10 Graduates from Grandview High and they are ready to face the world. Pictured: Back Row L-R: Briseida Espindola, Aleah Aguilera, Reese Ramos, Monica Macias, and Marin Bender. Front Row L-R: Laura Chavez, Ingrid Valencia, Elizabeth Frias, Alexa Rodriguez, and Tiffany Ochoa.

Reese Ramos - GPA 4.0

Parents: Rick Ramos and Irma Gonzalez-Ramos Inspiration: I’m a big athlete guy, as a kid I thought that sports were the only thing that mattered, and that sports was the only way I could make money. But I then realized school would always be there for me and that it was the best way to be a lawyer, after realizing that I would and am still pushing myself everyday to be a better me than I was before.

Favorite Class: Avid 12 Post-Graduation Plans: Attend Whitworth for four years, and then I plan on attending Law School Career Plans: Lawyer Advice for Younger Students: Enjoy high school as much as possible, because I guarantee that when your senior year comes and you are ready to graduate, there will be at least one thing that you wish you would have done.

Monica Macias - GPA 4.0

Parents: Maria and Fermin Macias Inspiration: My parents have been my biggest inspiration. I know they have been through a lot to get to where they are today. I want to succeed to make them proud and make their efforts worthwhile.

Favorite Class: Chemistry Post-Graduation Plans: Attending UW and majoring in Biology. Later I want to apply to Med School.

Career Plans: Pediatrician Advice for Younger Students: Enjoy your time in high school and make the best of it because it will be over before you know it.

Elizabeth Farias - GPA 3.97

Parents: Santos and Graciela Guerrero Inspiration: I am definitely inspired by the hard work my parents go through just to give me the life they never had. They have inspired me to work hard for what I want in life.

Favorite Class: My favorite class would be chemistry only because of the cool and fun experiments that we get to do in class. At the moment we are growing crystals.

Post-Graduation Plans: I am planning to attend Columbia Basin Community College where I will apply for the four-year dental hygiene program and pursue a career as a dental hygienist.

Career Plans: I plan to become a Dental Hygienist and hopefully transfer to a university and continue my education in the dental field where I will study to become an Orthodontist.

Advice for Younger Students: In order to persevere in life, you have to work hard for what you want. There will definitely be a couple bumps in the road, but you have to learn how to turn your weaknesses into your strengths.

Marin Bender - GPA 3.94

Parents: Wanda and Jeff Bender Inspiration: My parents inspired me to get through school by always pushing me to be my best self and being my greatest support through everything I do. The reason I want to become a Family Nurse Practitioner for children with type one diabetics is because I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 12, and I struggled finding the right doctor for me since I was still young. Since I had that experience, it inspired me to want to become like my doctor at Children’s Hospital one day.

Favorite Class: AVID 12 with Bunker.

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Post-Graduation Plans: Attend WSU Tri-Cities and study medicine.

Ingrid Valencia - GPA 3.83 Career Plans: Work at Seattle Children’s Hospital as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Parents: Maria and Jose Valencia a Physical Therapist for children.

Inspiration: My inspiration has always been my parents, they have sacrificed so Advice for Younger Students: Always stay focused in school, and never let the much and I want to show them that it was all worth it. opinions others have of you define who you are. Stay true to yourself and stay humble Favorite Class: Teacher Academy. I created bonds with students who had the same and kind. Try to be involved within the school and the community as much as you can, academic interests as I did and got to experience hands on teaching with them. With it will make your high career much more fun. Choose a goal for yourself, and always this class and the help of Mrs. Bardwell, I figured out that teaching was right for me. chase your dreams!

Post-Graduation Plans: I am attending Central Washington University and will be getting my bachelors in early childhood education.

Alexa Rodriguez - GPA 3.94 Career Plans: Elementary School Teacher Parents: Margaret and Richard Rodriguez Advice for Younger students: Using time management you can sustain good Inspiration: To make my family proud of me in high school and for my career grades while being involved. Don’t make choices on extracurricular activities based on wanting to help other children the way I was helped and to make a difference. what might look good on an application. Pick something you find interesting and get Favorite Class: Culinary Arts involved. Having genuine passion for an activity can bring along amazing experiences Post-Graduation Plans: Attend Washington State University in Pullman and lifelong friends.

Career Plan: Pediatrics or Speciality Physician Advice to Younger Students: Be your own advocate, you cannot control what Tiffany Ochoa - GPA 3.8 happens to you but you can control how you react to it. You are capable of whatever Parents: Elena Garibay and Eumard Ochoa you strive for.

Inspiration: My parents are my first inspirations as well as my whole family.

Favorite Class: Mariachi Aleah Aguilera - GPA 3.925 Post-Graduation Plans: Work then attend CWU Parents: Abelardo and Berth Aguilera Career Plans: Spanish Interpreter/ Translator Inspiration: Life in general inspires me to do many things. Life itself holds many Advice for Younger Students: Do not procrastinate! I did and regret it to no ends. aspects that mold people to who they are. And those aspects inspire me to do better.

Remember though “No one can be better than you because you are you! But you can be Favorite Class: Chemistry better than yourself.” - Megan Batoon Post-Graduation Plans: Attend CBC for my first two years then transfer to a university Career Plans: Undecided Advice for Younger Students: Don’t try and grow up too fast, because every stage of life changes in an instant.

Laura Chavez - GPA 3.89

Parent: Genoveva Mendoza Inspiration: My diligent mother Favorite Class: English 102 with Ms. Jensen Post-Graduation Plans: Attend WSU in Pullman Career Plans: Cognitive Neuroscientist Advice for Younger Students: Treat each assignment as if it was worth 100% of your overall grade.

Briseida Espindola - GPA 3.88

Parents: Angelica and Felipe Espindola Inspiration: My mom, Favorite Class: Leadership Post-Graduation Plans: Attend Seattle Pacific University Career Plans: Study Fashion Design and Apparel Management Advice for Younger Students: You are never doing too much at school because there’s always someone there that appreciates your help.

The most important thing in your life is to live your life with integrity and to not give into peer pressure to try to be something that you are not ~ Ellen DeGeneres

GHS Important Graduation Dates

Baccalaureate: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 Senior Awards Assembly: Wednesday, June 5, right after lunch -12:30 p.m.

“Walk the Halls”: Graduates will walk through the halls of their elementary school on Friday, June 7 at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Rehearsal: Friday, June 7, at 8 a.m.

Graduation: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Rich Leenhouts Stadium.

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Grandview High Class of 2019 Aamir Gomez

Abigail Ibarra

Abraham Torres

Adalicia Cardenas

Adan Villanueva Guilleen

Adriana James

Aimee Sarmiento

Alberto Gonzalez

Aleah Aguilera

Alec Douglas

Alejandra Castillo

Alejandra Villagrana

Alejandro Baron

Alexa Flores

Alexa Rodriguez

Alexis Lopez

Alysa Olson

Alyssa Rodriguez

Amiya Dones Zavala

Amos Diaz

Anabel Brito

Anabel Morales

Anahi Morales

Andrea Avalos

Andres Pasaye Hernandez

Angel Arciga

Angel Cruz

Angel Morales

Anjhello Ampil

Annabelle Padgham

Anthony Gonzalez

Araceli Mendoza

Arley Peacock

Arturo Ochoa

Audrey Prieto

Augustin Cortes Jr

Brenton Littleton

Brianna Desmarais Briseida Espindola

Caitlin McGhan

Cassidy Eucker

Cecilia Ramos

Cesar Galvin

Cesar Perez

Cesar Rodriguez

Christian Gomez

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Christian Navarro Folden

Christian Orduno

Grandview High School Class of 2019 2018

Christian Parra

Christian Trevino

Cinthia Farias

Constantino Trinidad

Craig Benedict

Daisy Cruz

Damian Gutierrez

Damian Stoneking

David Barajas

David Sanchez

Destiny Jones

Devin Amaro

Diana Diaz

Dominique Diaz

Elizabeth Benedict

Elizabeth Farias

Emma McKinney

Epitasio Solis

Eriberto Torres

Erik Crisostomo

Erika Carrillo

Evan De Leon de Garcia

Exzavior Martinez

Fernando Torres

Francisco Lara

Gabriela Hernandez

Gerardo Baca

Gerardo Rivera

Heather Jones

Humberto Figueroa

Ingrid Valencia

Isaiah Gilberto Hernandez

Isaiah Perez

Jackelin Jimenez

Jacquelin Avalos

Jacquelin Correa

Jade Alba

Jaime Bravo

Jairo Sarabia

Jalica Jimenez

Janey Larney

Jarred Cox

Javier Ibarra

Jennifer Valencia

Jennifer Vargas

Jessica Avalos

Jessica Jelineck

Jessica Vizcaino

Jesus Morales

Jesus Ramos

Jesus Solorio

Jhonathan Alvarez

Jonathan Ochoa

Jordan Mendoza

Jorge Mota

Jorge Najera

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Jose Garcia

Jose Hererra

Jovana Delgado

Juan Duarte

Juan Fernandez

Juan Gia Mireles

Juan Valles

Juan Velazquez

Julian Marquez

Julian Trinidad

Julian Urbina

Kalista Cardenas

Karina Fajardo

Karina Sanchez

Karla Martinez

Kassandra Garza

Katie Lopez

Kayla Manes

Kayla Ochoa

Kelvin Santamaria

Kevin Regis

Kimberly Cruz

Krystal Calderon

Kyara Garcia

Laura Chavez

Liliana Zepeda

Luis Lemus

Maira Leon

Marc Anthony Cruz

Maria Corona

Maria Frias

Maria Rodriguez

Marin Bender

Mario Alvarez

Mario Najera

Maritza Catalan Amador

Mary Edith Najera

Mason Dion

Mayra Magana

Melinda Perez

Michael Ebbelaar

Michelle Ruiz

Miguel Gonzalez

Monica Macias Salas

Monique Cruz

Monique Garcia

Monique Ledesma

Monique Ruelas

Monti Ruiz

Nara Gonzalez

Nathanial Gutierrez

Nayeli Arroyo

Nayeli Martinez

Nayeli Salgado

Noah Palomarez

Noe Vasquez

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Nolan Rauch

Ofelia Hernandez

Pablo Ambriz

Pablo Mendoza

Pablo Soto

Pablo Villanueva Ramos

Rafael Silva

Reese Ramos

Roberto Cardenas

Rolando Mendez

Rosa Palacios

Rossy Romero

Ruby Galaviz

Ruby Perez

Rueben del Rio

Santana Deleon

Sariah Valencia

Saul Gonzalez

Schuyler Omta

Seth Valdez

Shayla Rios

Sofia Castillo

Susana Agundis

Tiffany Ochoa

Tiffany Ochoa

Tyler Knowlton

Uriel Hernandez

Uziel Carrasco

Vanessa Macias

Vanessa Olais

Victor Partida

Victor Pineda

Victoria Torres

Wendy Garcia

Yadira Moreno

Yakelin Diego Morales

Yanet Cortez

Yesinia Montes

Yobani Montes

Yolanda Torres

Zuriel Lopez

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn`t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover ~ Mark Twain Grandview High School Class of 2019 9 2018 ˖• Page 7

Mabton High School

Class of 2019 Selene Aguado

Jovani Amezcua

Fajardo Esau Bahena

Alyssa Benavidez

Cynthia Bonilla

Jason Jeorge Camacho

*Makaylaw Castellanos

Emily Dionicio

Javier Cisneros Espinoza

Pedro Espinoza Gutierrez

Jorge Armando Espinoza

Ulises GalarzaUlloa

Daniella Guadalu Gonzalez

Laura Gonzalez

Victoria Ezabell Gutierrez

Omar Lee Hernandez

Yaritzy Hernandez

Reyna Huecias

Jose Alejandro Hurtado

Luis Jacinto

Alejandro Lemus Espinoza

Freddy Brandon Macedo

*Juliady Marenco

Elyin Marenco Vargas

Felicia Tayana McDaniel

*Sergio Avigahil Medina

*Jose Alfonso Morales Macias

Anthony Diaz Moreno

Miranda Clairice Navarro

Maritza OchoaRoman

Ruben San OlivarezFernandez

Adrian Jacob Prietro

Elvia Quintero

Morales Jesus Ramos

Keanu Tupac Reyna

Melissa Ruby Val Rivera

Adam M. Robledo

Montesino Sergio Salinas

Sandra Sanchez

Jesus Angel Trujillo

Mabton Top Grads Kassandra Vargas

*Litzy Velasco

Bella Velasquez

Yessica Guadalup Yepez

Michelle Marie Zavala

1. Makaylaw Castellanos 2. Sergio Medina 3. Litzy Velasco 4. Jose Morales 5. Juliady Marenco

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Friends Forever

And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives Where we’re gonna be when we turn twenty five I keep thinking times will never change Keep on thinking things will always be the same But when we leave this year, we won’t be coming back No more hanging out ‘cause we’re on a different track And if you got something that you need to say You better say it right now ‘cause you don’t have another day Cause we’re moving on and we can’t slow down These memories are playing like a film without sound And I keep thinking of that night in June I didn’t know much of love But it came too soon And there was me and you And then we got real cool Stay at home talking on the telephone with me We’d get so excited, we’d get so scared Laughing at ourselves thinking life’s not fair And this is how it feels As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever So if we get the big jobs And we make the big money When we look back now Will our jokes still be funny?

Will we still remember everything we learned in school Still be trying to break every single rule?

Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?

Can Heather find a job that won’t interfere with her tan?

I keep, I keep thinking that it’s not goodbye Keep on thinking it’s a time to fly And this is how it feels

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Songwriters: Josh Deutsch / Colleen Fitzpatrick

As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever La, la, la, la Yeah, yeah, yeah La, la, la, la We will still be friends forever Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?

Can we survive it out there?

Can we make it somehow (somehow)?

I guess I thought that this would never end And suddenly it’s like we’re women and men Will the past be a shadow that will follow us ‘round?

Will these memories fade when I leave this town I keep, I keep thinking that it’s not goodbye Keep on thinking it’s a time to fly As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever As we go on We remember All the times we Had together And as our lives change Come whatever We will still be Friends forever

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Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Recipients

Monica Macias: Harold Munroe Memorial - $1,000, Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General $300, and Coins for College - $171.25 Alexa Rodriguez: Alvin Huffnail Memorial - $1,150, Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General $300, and Coins for College - $171.25 Briseida Espindola: Morales Memorial - $5,000, National Honor Society Volunteer - $100, Coins for College - $171.25 Reese Ramos: Mary Kingsley $1,000, Grandview AAU Basketball Club - $500, General - $500, National

Honor Society Volunteer - $100, Coins for College- $171.25 Alejandra Villagrana: Orrin Dybdahl Memorial - $750, Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General - $300, Teacher Academy - $300, Coins for College - $171.25 Anahi Morales: Kim Stegeman Memorial - $500, Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General - $250 Wendy Garcia: Morales Memorial Scholarship - $5,000, and Coins for College - $171.25 Jennifer Valencia: Norma Conklin Memorial – 4500, Darrell Smith

Memorial - $1,000, General - $250, and Teacher Academy - $300 Ingrid Valencia: General - $750, Teacher Academy - $300, and Coins for College - $171.25 Shayla Rios: Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General - $250, and Teacher Academy - $300 Karina Sanchez: Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, Matthew J. Emerson Memorial - $1,000, General - $200 Annabel Brito: Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General - $200, Teacher Academy - $300 Anabel Morales Darrell Smith

Memorial - $1,000, General - $200 Alejandra Parra: General - $1,000 Cinthia Farias: Hope Scholarship $500, Darrell Smith Memorial - $1,000, General - $200, Teacher Academy $300 Coins for College - $171.25 Jessica Vizcaino: General - $300, and Teacher Academy - $300 Alexis Lepez: General - $300, and Teacher Academy - $300 * General Scholarships are funded by Dollars for Scholars monies. These monies are raised through fundraising events and staff contributions.

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Some Things No One Tells You After Graduation Hannah Orenstein

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!

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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