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• Thursday, June 17, 2021
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Morse High School graduates posed with school principal, Dr. Cynthia Larkin
Crawford High School graduate David Robinson played the National Anthem on cello Crawford High School_s graduating football team sing the alma mater for the final time
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Photos by Cori Zaragoza via Zoom
SDUSD
Celebrates Yoseif Abraham, Valedictorian of Hoover High School, Plans to Attend Stanford University on a Full Ride Scholarship
Hoover High School graduates celebrate
at Petco Park
By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer Many graduating high school students were afraid that an in-person commencement ceremony would be impossible due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and state rules on large gatherings. The San Diego Unified School District, however, had an alternate plan. Graduating high school students
from the 19 high schools in the district were allowed to have a safe and socially distanced commencement ceremony in Petco Park, home to our local baseball team, the San Diego Padres. Each student was given four tickets for family members to enjoy the ceremony from the stadium’s stands. Students sat behind home plate, enjoying speeches from other
Meet a Few Preuss School Graduates 96% of the local charter school’s graduates were accepted to a university Voice & Viewpoint Newswire
“The Preuss School offers a transformational pathway to college for local students from underserved communities,” said Executive Director Helen V. Griffith. “We are so proud of our Class of 2021 seniors who, in the midst of a global pandemic and year of remote learning, were able to achieve exemplary college acceptance rates. Their special talents, resilience, and drive will take them far.”
become a physical therapist to help those who have suffered from strokes or become a registered nurse. What Delke valued the most from attending The Preuss School is the way extracurricular activities and internships are integrated into the curriculum. In addition, she felt very supported during remote learning by having online tutoring sessions and individual meetings to discuss questions about college. “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, every staff member at The Preuss School trusts and believes in you and the future you decide on,” said Delke. “I strongly believe that if I went to any other high school, I wouldn’t be as prepared as I am right now. Preuss not only helped me get prepared for college, they helped me figure out what I wanted to be after college.”
Stories from The Preuss School Class of 2021
Sarron Delke She knew since 8th grade that college was attainable. And this fall, Sarron Delke will achieve her vision by attending San Diego State University to study kinesiology. Her goal is to either
students, school administrators, and school board members. As each student’s name was called, the graduates walked across the baseball field to receive their diplomas and take photos before exiting at first plate. The occasion was joyous as many students met with friends they hadn’t seen during the pandemic and were happy to be together for one, final time.
Crawford High School Valedictorian plans to attend Harvard University on a full ride scholarship
A Crawford High School Graduate poses with Principal Dr. Froylan Villanueva
Graduates of Lincoln High School Arrive to Petco Park
Students of Lincoln High School Prepare for Graduation
Preuss was named the #1 high school in San Diego by U.S. News and World Report in their 2021 Best High Schools report, and #6 in California among nearly 3,000 schools. The charter middle and high school enrolls a diverse low-income student population from over 40 neighborhoods in San Diego County, with the majority from south of Interstate 8.
Graduates
Vyvy Nguyen Vyvy Nguyen looks forward to making new friends, participating in study abroad and being a part of student organizations when she enrolls at UCLA in the fall. She will major in biology, which is the first step in her plan to attend med-
ical school and become an OB-GYN doctor who specializes in women’s health. Nguyen’s vision is to empower and support women throughout their pregnancies.
Christopher Santiago Christopher Santiago is excited to begin a new chapter, which may involve going to space. This fall, he will move to Connecticut to attend Yale University with a full scholarship. He will study astrophysics with a goal of pursuing a career as an astrophysicist and dreams of becoming an astronaut. Santiago credits The Preuss School’s rigorous learning environment for preparing him for college. “Preuss definitely set me up for success; it taught me the value of routine, the need for rigor, and overall, the need to be proud,” said Santiago. The Preuss School graduates will be celebrated at an in-person Commencement ceremony this Thursday, June 17, at 4pm. At press time, it was reported that the ceremony would feature a pre-recorded keynote address by California Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber. Photos courtesy of UCSD
