Zaragoza Minick,Alexis Adam Monje,Santiago Monroy,Brandon Isaac Montelongo,Lauralia Emilia Montelongo-Solis,Angelina Angel Montiel,Luis Fernando Morales,Stacy Alejandra Morales-Sosa,Barbara Edith Moreno Delgado,Kevin Murillo Alvarez,Deborah Lee Myers,Arianna Kayla Navarrete,Anthony Joan Ochoa,Esmeralda Ochoa,Joshua Ochoa,Axael Yovany Olguin Ramos,Alejandro Orozco,Ulises Orozco Lopez,Maribella Oseguera Torres,Freddy Dangelo Osorio,Magaly Padilla-Deanda,Carter Michael Paeschke,Devin Michael Paeschke,Kimberly Palacios,Madison Grace Penyak,Alfredo Perez,Ihanna Irma Perez,Mariah Alexis Perez,Julissa Perucho Diaz,Amanda Grace Peterson,Emely Pineda,Alexis Pioquinto Vargas,Estrella Prieto,Kaylee Ann Prieto,Miguel Angel Quiroga,Juana Rabadan Hernandez,Betzy Cristal Ramirez Torres,Jonathan Ramirez,Anthony Isaiah Ramos,Irene Ramos Martinez,Jack Ramos Cisneros,Lesley Anahi Ramos,Jose Emanuel Rangel,Mariana Renteria,Juan Pablo Reyes,Areli Isabel Rivera,Yaretzi Adanely Rivera Perez,Casandra Yaneth Robles Sahagun,Julius Alexander Rocha,Bela Belen Rodezno Romero,Aiden Jacob Rodriguez,Jesus Abraham Rodriguez,Dereck Ulices Rogel,Isai Rojas-Cruz,Asusena Jacqueline RomanEspindola,Dalilah Angelina Roman,Yesenia Jolette Ruelas,Aileen Guadalupe Ruiz,Miah Trinity Saenz,Emili Vanessa Sahagun Garcia,America Sanchez,Anthony Lopez Sanchez,Julian Sanchez,Carmine Alessandro Sarmiento,Josiah Nicolas Silva,Kiley Rose Smith,Angel Rafael Solis Martinez,Janehira Monserat Solis-Gutierrez,Neyvelin Yaretzy Solis,Gustavo Anjel Sosa Parra,Cynthia Sari Sotelo,Jesus Soto-Trinidad,Elias Torres,Hector Torres Jr,Guillermo Tovar Sandoval,Vianey Yareli Tovar,Izmani Julissa Trevino Cruz,Lizet Elvira Trevino,Jackeline Valdez,Ashley Michelle Valencia-Escobar,Bryan Valencia Chaves,Joseluis Valencia-Cruz,Enrique Manuel Valle,Jeremiah James Valler,Bryanna Vaquera,Luis Alberto Vaquera,Alexander Domingo Vargas,Sergio Federico Vargas Torres,Berenice Vasquez,Jennifer Vazquez,Destinee Shaunte Vela Medina,Jesiah Jose Gonzalez Velasco,Jesus Antonio Vergara,Elizabeth Candelaria Villa,Nathaniel Pablo Villarreal,Natalia Gisele Villarreal,Valeria Villicana,Natalia Maria Yanetsko,Cinthya Ybarra,I’syis Ray Zamarripa,Rosa Elia Zambrano,Yuridia Belen Zaragoza Espinoza
Adilene Abundes, David Aguilar, Omar Alcazar, Jesus Arroyo, Yoselin Avila, Brian Barajas, Trinity Barajas, Leandra Becerra, Alea Bonewell, Angel Chavez, Jose Cisneros, Angel Cisneros, Kelly Coria, Amy Cortez, Mauro Cruz, Marlen Diaz, Dayana Esquivel, Alejandro Galarza, Aylin Galarza, Pedro Garcia, Litzy Gonzalez, Francisco Herrera, Aubriana Klages, Manuel Lemus, Maribel Macias, Aracely Martinez, Shelby Kollmar, Allison Martinez,
mAbton high school
Briseyda Medina, Jesus Mendez, Genesis Mercado, Luis Miranda, Alejandro Morales, Lucia Gonzalez, Kenia Morales, Amy Moreno, Yaricza Moreno, Anahi Navarette, Eden Olivares, Jennifer Quesada, Ashleyn Reyna, Luis Reyna, Crystal Rivera, Lino Rivera, Aaliyah Salgado, David Salinas, Jada Sanchez, Jentry Simpson, Darisi Tena, Maria Trujillo, Maria Yepez, Yaretzy Espinoza, Kimberely Vasquez, Alfredo Cruz
grAnger high school
Kevin Acevedo Chavez, Kimberly Agustin Agustin, Adrian Alvarez, Margarita Alvarez, Millie Arriaga, Eden Asher, Brian Bernave Diego, Leah Brien, Manson Brien, Ojany Bustamante Angel, Daisy Bustamante Mendoza, Edgar Bustamante, Erick Camacho Piceno, Damien Cantu, Joshua Carbajal, Julia Cardenas, Adrian Cardoza, Betsaida Castaneda Hernandez, Bianca Castro, Noel Castro-Carrasco, John Cavasos, Thania Cervantes, Andrea Chavez, Luis Chavez, Brian Delgado Bustamante, Carlos Delgado Gomez, Alexander Delgado, Gonzalo Estrada Alvarez, Erick Estrada, Gabriel Fisk, Arnoldo Garcia Gonzalez, Brianna Garcia, Laysa Garcia, Abel Gonzalez, Esperanza Gonzalez, Ruvy Gonzalez, Matthew Heckert, Natalya
Avery Bernal
Colt Bos
Benjamin Carpenter
Anakin Deaton
Daniel Fernandez
Harper Freepons
Jason Garza
Rylan Hicks
Weston Hicks
Matthew Hiemstra
Herrera-Ruiz, Juan Herrera, Jonathan Hueso, Michelle Hurlburt, Justus Kuhnhausen, Eveny Lazcano, Jesus Licea Gutierrez, Yasmine Lopez, Serrennity Lorton, Jozaiah Maldonado, Julian Mancilla Ornelas, David Maravilla,
David Martinez Reyes, Chloe Martinez, Adrian Mendez Andrade, Adolfo Mendoza Bautista, Israel Mendoza Cervantes, Dalia Mendoza Garcia, Clara Mendoza, Javier Mendoza, Sarai Mendoza, Cody Northwind, Miguel Ocampo. Jose Olguin, Charlie Ortiz, Anija Pacheco Perez, Adolfo Pacheco Sanchez, Natalia Pedroza, Jasmine Pozos, Enrique Ramirez Monterroza, Kara-Lynn Renfro, Yasmin Reyes Andrade, Jacob Rivas, Jose Rojas Cervantes, Abraham Rojas, Jesus Romero, Melanie Rosas, Leonel Salgado, Aryonna Sanchez, Daisy Sandoval, Jacob Sohappy, Itzel Sojo Barajas, Pablo Tello Garcia, Amy Torres Andrade, Michael Torres Salgado, Lexani Valdez, Estrella Valencia, Alexis Varela Gonzales, Ayden Vargas, Valeria Velazguez, Juan Ventura Gonzalez
united methodist preschool school
Tasia Holland
Maeve Lobbestael
Elena Martínez
Klay McMinimee
Jam Medina
Gianna Mendoza
Amelia Mojica
Mary Olivo
Adalynn Palacios
Vada Paulus
Zulema Rosales
Novaleee Sanchez
Alianna Saucedo
Janae Solis
Jameson Stamschror
Gage Stafford
Remy Tabares
Graelyn Turner
congrats to the 2024 recipients of the linde Family scholarship
Granger: Ayden Vargas and Yasmine Lopez
Sunnyside:
Fabian Macias, Elijah Wise, Lory Quiroz Estudillo, Ruth Wise Maldonado, Ronaldo Alvarez-Ortiz, and Carter Hauver
Graduation profiles were submitted by students or their family members via our website. Students are in order alphabetically by last name.
Profiles have been edited for length in print; full graduate profiles are available at sunnysidesun.com/ graduation.
Araceli Ayala
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Purse career in Cosmetology. Message from family: Araceli, we are so proud of you, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. We will be with you to guide you and support you. Love you Celi.
Parents: Juan and Belen Ayala
Carlos Delgado-Gomez Granger High School
Future plans: Attend Perry Tech and get a degree in diesel mechanics.
Favorite quote: “If you’re not first, your last,” Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights
Favorite memory: For sure basketball season was memorable experience making it to districts.
Parents: Nayeli Gomez
Annabelle Alvarez Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Attend YVCC for the Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Accomplishments: Scholar athlete, student of the month
Extracurriculars: Tennis, Nursing clinicals
Favorite quote: “If you spend your life chasing perfection you’ll never be happy”
Favorite memory: Attending school events and meeting new people
Parents: Raul Alvarez, Mariela Alvarez
Monica Bautista Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Dental Hygienist
Favorite memory: Go Grizz
Parents: Yolanda Bautista Gerardo Bautista
Nathaniel Arriaga Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Go to college and study engineering
Favorite quote: Only god can judge me Favorite memory: Playing football with his brothers
Message from family: We love you beyond anything you can ever imagine and we’re extremely proud of you and your accomplishments keep reaching for the stars nothing can stop you.
Parents: Yesenia Valencia
Rosa Benitez
Eastern Washington University
Future plans: After uni, I plan on staying in Eastern Washington working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral needs. I also hope to gain experience in the Social Work field by advocating and brokering for individuals. Aside from this, I hope to return to EWU to obtain my Master’s in Social Work in hope to become a school counselor.
Parents: Adelaida de Aquino, Jose Guadalupe Benitez
Brooke Farias Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Business Administration degree; Real Estate
Accomplishments: Making state for wrestling and graduating of course.
Extracurriculars: Soccer and wrestling.
Favorite quote: “Give God your weakness and he will give you is strength”.
Favorite memory: My favorite memory is going to state because it was a fun experience.
Parents: Carina Mercado
Ivan Farias Sunnyside High School
Future plans: He has enrolled in The Universal Technical Institute In Arizona and Will be Attending School In August.
Accomplishments: Won A Cord The Seal Of Biliteracy for passing the STAMP Test
Extracurriculars: Played Football Junior Year
Favorite quote: “You Only Fail In Life, If You Fail To Get Back Up”
Parents: Mayra Ayala Ramirez and Gregorio Farias Diaz
Destiny Arroyo Grandview High School
Future plans: Destiny will be attending WSU Pullman pursuing a degree in Psychology.
Favorite quote: We Out!
Message from family: We are so proud of you. We Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. May God Bless You Always. We love you!
Parents: Tony Arroyo & Janet Jimenez
Lillee Chavez Grandview High School
Message from family: We are so proud of you Goose. We love you! Love, Mom, Dad, Jaxen and Mana
Parents: Rogelio and Victoria (Gonzales) Tapia
Nailea Galvez
Central Washington University
Future plans: After graduation, I plan to teach in my community!
Favorite quote: If it’s meant to be, it will be.
Parents: José Rojas & Ana Gálvez
Celeste Garcia
University of Washington
Future plans: Will be a research assistant at Seattle’s Children Hospital.
Message from family: Extremely proud of your accomplishments and excited in your new endeavor.
Parents: Maria and Rafael Garcia
Paulina Gonzalez Lua Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Paulina plans on pursuing a career in art, wherever life takes her. Her dream job is to become a tattoo artist.
Extracurriculars: Paulina loves all forms of art, from music to tattoo art.
Favorite memory: The football games!
Parents: Esperanza
Weston Hicks
United Methodist Pre-school
Future plans: Wants to be a teacher like Miss Mary
Favorite quote: This is the best day ever Favorite memory: Taking a plane to Jurassic World
Message from family: Job well done
Parents: Levi and Megan Hicks
Mariah Licea
Sunnyside
High School
Future plans: To go to Eastern Washington University
Extracurriculars: Varsity soccer and basketball. Avid student for 5 years
Favorite quote: “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine”
Favorite memory: Got too many can’t choose Parents: Esmeralda Ochoa
Jenna Jech
Sunnyside
Christian High School
Future plans: Attend college in the fall where she will work towards an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Radiographic Science.
Accomplishments: Jenna received a Nouvella Club Scholarship
Extracurriculars: 4 years Volleyball, 4 years Basketball, 4 years Drama, 2 years on Student Council, 2 years Honors Choir, and 4 years Band
Parents: Jerrad & Nicole Jech
Rosita Lopez Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Rosita is going to attend CWU Fall of 2024 for 4 years then transfer to another college to get their masters then to Physical Therapy school.
Extracurriculars: 8 week internship for physical therapy at Sunnyside Physical & Sport Therapy
Favorite quote: Treat others because of who you are regardless of who they are
Parents: Karina Nyboer and Luis Lopez
Ángel Gonzalez
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Attend the University of Washington and earn a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and become involved in local politics to promote equitable change.
Accomplishments: Costco Diversity Scholarship, the Miguel Garcia scholarship, and many others. Received the highest honor recognition at SHS. Earned his Associate of Arts degree at Yakima Valley College. Founder of the YVC Farmworkers’ Aid student organization.
Parents: Yadira González
Isaac Jiménez
Sunnyside
High School
Future plans: Pursue a career in social work
Accomplishments: Graduating with his AA Extracurriculars: Soccer Varsity, Track Varsity
Favorite quote: I don’t know Favorite memory: High School is aight Message from family: Continue this race with perseverance son! We love you!
Parents: Joel Jiménez, Rosario Jiménez, Daniel Cabezas, Leticia Luján
Valeria Lopez School / College / University
Future plans: This fall I will be attending Gonzaga University. I will be majoring in Nursing to receive my Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN), and I am planning to double major in political science. I would further my education by either getting a Doctorate in Law or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice(DNP) - in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Parents: Violeta Pineda & Jose A Lopez Estrada
Kevin Hernandez
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Attend UW to play soccer and study business.
Message from family: As you embark on this exciting journey to college and step onto the field, we couldn’t be prouder of the young man you’ve become. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for sports have brought you to this moment. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to grow, every setback a chance to rise stronger.
Parents: Diana Ochoa & Johnny Hernandez
Cooper Kleinow Grandview High School
Future plans: Cooper is headed to Wenatchee Valley College to play baseball and study athletic training.
Accomplishments: 4 year CWAC All-League honors; Mary Kingsley Scholarship; HMIS Scholarship
Future plans: Gisselle wants to enter the medical field as a Medical Assistant. Favorite memory: Hold my little girl’s hand and now she is all grown.
Message from family: We are all proud of you and Gramma would have been too, love Mom.
Parents: Luz Ramirez
Armando Mendoza
Sunnyside High School
Accomplishments: Honor Society
Favorite quote: You miss all the shots you don’t take.
Parents: Antonio & Maria Mendoza
Mateo Mora
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Attend Central Washington University and major in Computer Science
Accomplishments: Received the “John Philip Sousa Band Award” in recognition for Outstanding Music Achievement.
Extracurriculars: 4 year Marching Band
Member as well as Pep Band. Becoming
Drum Major for the 2023-2024 school year.
Taking part of the creation of a Jazz Club.
Setting himself up for a challenge…learning to play 4 different wind instruments.
Parents: Juana & Jose Mora
Wyatt Ohler
Prosser High School
Future plans: Attend New Mexico State University on a Rodeo Scholarship
Accomplishments: 4 time National Qualifier for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Saddle Bronc
Favorite quote: “Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.” John
Wayne
Parents: Joe and Holly Ohler
Brielle Olivarez
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Brielle will be attending Washington State University to pursue a degree in Special Education.
Accomplishments: Washington State University Grad Excellence Award; Washington State Cheer Coaches Association; Miguel Angel Garcia Reach for Your Goals Memorial Scholarship
Favorite quote: “She believed she could
Gavino Muller
Calvary Lutheran Preschool
Future plans: He would like to be a Teacher when he grows up
Accomplishments: Sharing and taking turns
Extracurriculars: acro class, T-ball & swimming
Favorite quote: “Grandma loves me too much!”
Favorite memory: Birthday celebrations
Message from family: We love you Gavino. Time for your next adventure!
Parents: Melissa Caballero & Gerry Muller
Nicolas Palomarez
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Apprenticeship program for HVAC
Favorite quote: Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance.
Message from family: We are so proud of you. We love you so much, Son.
Parents: Nick & Denise Palomarez
Jeryka Nava
Sunnyside High School & Yakima Valley College
Future plans: Attending WSU in the fall majoring in Psychology with future goals of becoming a mental health counselor and later, a criminal psychologist.
Extracurriculars: Grizzly Dance TeamCaptain; Track; School Board Candidate Intern
Parents: Leticia Zesati & Lorenzo Nava
Carlos Pedroza
Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Carlos plans to attend Eastern Washington University this fall, to pursue his dream of becoming a Physical Therapist.
Parents: Edwin & Vanessa Frias
Domeniko Pinon
Sunnyside
High School
Future plans: Domeniko plans on pursuing a career in welding. He will be leaving to California to complete a technical program while he is there.
Accomplishments: Domeniko graduated High School with a certification in the welding program at Sunnyside High School.
Parents: Maria & Jorge Campos Pinon/ Francisco Ramirez
Isabel Reyes
Open Doors
Yakima School District
Accomplishments: Obtained GED a year early!
Message from family: Your family is beyond proud of you!
Parents: Patti Torrez and Melchor Reyes
Izmani Treviño Cruz
Grandview High School
Future plans: Attend GCU and major in psychology!
Extracurriculars: DECA , Golf
Message from family: Izmani we are So Proud of You and wish you all the best in your future! We Love you So much! Congratulations!! Our shining star!!
Parents: Miguel & Melissa & Mike & Ofelia
Veronica Puente Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Veronica will be attending University of Washington Bothell to participate in the prerequisite program for her first year. She plans to major in Public Health or Philosophy and minor in Psychology. Veronica hopes to in the future attend UW School of Law and come back to serve her community.
Favorite quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Parents: Miguel & Rebecca Puente
Braden Rice Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Attend the University of Washington
Accomplishments: Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA
National Honor Society scholarship
Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, Key Club, FBLA, ASB Vice President Message from family: Congratulations! We are so proud of you!
Parents: Tyler and Laura Rice
Ruth Wise-Maldonado Sunnyside High School
Accomplishments: Full Rides to George Fox, ASU, Ohio Wesleyan, RIT, UIUC. Received the UW - $5,000 renewable for four years; Hagan Scholarship; Yakima Federal Scholarship; Nouvella Scholarship; Kelly Foundation Scholarship; Hispanic Scholarship Fund; and Linde Scholarship. Favorite quote: “Nevertheless, she persisted.”
Parents: Ruth Maldonado and Abraham Wise
Carmelo Reyes Sunnyside High School
Accomplishments: Obtained high school diploma from Sunnyside High School. Message from family: Very, very proud of your drive this year!
Message from family: Your family is very proud of you, good job for always being the bigb brother your siblings can look up to!
Parents: Patti Torrez and Melchor Reyes
Candace Sambrano
West Valley Virtual Academy
Message from family: Congratulations!! We love you and are so proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad and Zachary
Parents: Enrique Sambrano Jr and Tiffany Sambrano
Lourdes Torres
Eastern Oregon University
Future plans: Further my education and give back to the community that encouraged and inspired many first generation Hispanic dreamers and achievers like myself.
Accomplishments: Diversity award recipient; Student success scholarship recipient; Strong start grant recipient; Latino impact president
Parents: Israel and Perla Torres
Jason Yanez Sunnyside High School
Future plans: Jason plans to attend Perry Technical Institute in Yakima and pursue a career in Automotive. One day he hopes to run a shop with his dad.
Extracurriculars: Jason spent four years in Music. Playing his trumpet in Grizzly Band, Wind Ensemble, with the Sunnyside High School Marching Band and in Pep Band. His greatest passions are music and cars.
Parents: Jason & Shannon Yanez
Jess Ziegler Zillah High School
Future plans: Perry Tech - Plumbing Tech
Accomplishments: Academic State Champions Golf; “A” Honor Roll
Extracurriculars: FFA; Golf; Cross Country Message from family: We are so proud of you! You are going to do great things! Love,Mom, Dad, Haley, Andy, Jake & Hollie
