8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
THE TASIS SCHOOL IN DORADO
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025
LOUIS R. CHRISTIANSEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
TASIS DORADO
To Our Guests
WELCOME TO THE TASIS DORADO CLASS OF 2029
8TH GRADE GRADUATION CEREMONY
We are honored to have you join us as we celebrate the dedication, achievements, and growth of our graduates. Your presence brings added meaning to this special occasion, which blends both solemnity and joy.
To help ensure everyone can fully enjoy the ceremony, we kindly ask our guests to:
• Silence all electronic devices before the ceremony begins.
• Remain seated throughout the event to avoid disruptions and allow everyone to experience these meaningful moments.
• Avoid approaching the stage to take photos.
• Stand to welcome the Class of 2029 and remain standing for the National Anthems.
LIVESTREAM
The ceremony is being livestreamed on our official YouTube channel.
PHOTOGRAPHY
A professional digital photography team will capture each graduate’s moment on stage. Within five days, these photos will be available for free download from our SmugMug Digital Photo Gallery.
Official print portraits will be taken by Cecil Pedrosa and will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Cecil at cecilphoto@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your cooperation as we come together to honor the Class of 2029 and celebrate this important milestone in their academic journey.
8th Grade Graduates
KATERYNA SOFIA ÁLVAREZ YANYUK
TODD WESLEY ANDERSEN
SOPHIA RAQUEL BAILEY ROSSÓ
ADRIANA ISABELLE BARRIENTOS MUÑOZ
ISLA ALICIA BLACKMAN
MATTEO ANDRÉ CAMACHO ROSADO
ALLAN DANIEL CAO MAHIQUES
ISABELLA CARADONNA CARLETON
ALONDRA CATINCHI JIMÉNEZ
MARÍA FERNANDA COLÓN SILVA
REED CONTE
VALENTINA ISABEL CORREA ARROYO
LYDIA CLAIRE CORSINO GASPARD
ANA ISABEL CUEVAS MERCADO
ISABEL MARGARITA DANA DEL ROSARIO
JAIME MANUEL DEL VALLE VALLEY
ALEXANDER FLACHOWSKY MENÉNDEZ
NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER FUELL PABÓN
REID DASHIELL GREENBERG
CHELDON AVO MALISTAIRE HENSLEY
AEDAN KIRKPATRICK
MAX LEONARD SAGERUP LEVY
MARC LITZ
DANIELA SOFÍA LÓPEZ PÉREZ
VALERIA ISABELLA LÓPEZ RUIZ
ALEXANDER JAVIER LUGO REBOREDO
ELIZABETH KAYE MACBETH
SEBASTIÁN M. MACHICOTE-LÓPEZ
GIAN PABLO MARINI DÍAZ
GABRIEL I. MARTÍNEZ FIGUEROA
BRYAN JOMAR MARTÍNEZ MERCADO
MARCELLA I. MARTÍNEZ MONTCOURT
DOMINIQUE MARIE MCCLAMMY
ZOE ILONA MACNIAK
KEVIN JAMES MCCARTNEY
STELLA MARIS MORSTAD BARRERA
BIANCA ISABEL MUÑIZ PAGÁN
SERAFINA FERN MURPHY
JEIDENNE RAFAEL NIEVES RABELL
CLARA SOFÍA PÉREZ TORRELLAS
JAVIER ORLANDO PÉREZ TORRELLAS
OLIVER PIATKOWSKI
JAVIER ENRIQUE PIETRANTONI RODRÍGUEZ
RICARDO F. PUIG-STUBBE
ELIANA FRANCESCA RAFFAELE
LUCAS GABRIEL RAMÍREZ-ROSAS
IKER IGNACIO RAMOS HERNÁNDEZ
LEAH REYES CHU
ALEJANDRA RIVERA BÁEZ
CAMILA ZOÉ RIVERA LÓPEZ
LORENA VICTORIA RODRÍGUEZ BERRÍOS
NOAH ISAÍ ROMÁN PÉREZ
ALEJANDRO ROSADO RIVERA
DIANA L. SANTIAGO AGUILILLA
SHANE SEBASTIAN SMATER
DIEGOARMANDO SEMPRIT SERRANO
ARANZA S. SOTO RODRÍGUEZ
SEBASTIAN ORION STRATTON
SOPHIE SZYTEL
JOSIE HELENA TORO
JOSÉ DANIEL TORRES RIVERA
AXEL TORRES URRUTIA
FRANCISCO JOSÉ TRÁPAGA GONZÁLEZ
MARÍA ISABEL TREBILCOCK CINTRÓN
ALEJANDRO J. VALENTÍN ATIENZA
MARCO ALFREDO VALIENTE SIBERÓN
LORENA VIÑUELA ORTIZ
ALLYSA PAIGE WEAKLEY
GAGE BENNETT WEBER
LEO EUGENIO WITTING
Program
Master of Ceremonies
Melissa Arroyo, Director of Middle School
Academic Processional
National Anthems
Students: Gage Weber and Leo Witting
Music Teacher: Jonathan Martínez
Opening Remarks
Melissa Arroyo, Director of Middle School
Invocation
Kateryna Álvarez Yanyuk, Class Vice President
Welcome Address
Dr. Sylvia Rodríguez Vargas, Head of School
Presentation of Special Awards
Melissa Arroyo, Luis Camacho, and Valeria Quintana
Valedictory
Serafina Murphy
Diplomas and Honor Awards
Ceciliana Stubbe, Dr. Sylvia Rodríguez Vargas,
Sarah Rampolla, and Melissa Arroyo
Class President Address
Lucas Ramírez-Rosas
Closing Remarks
Ceciliana Stubbe, Board of Directors
Recessional
About TASIS Dorado
TASIS is a family of international schools that welcomes young people from all nationalities to an educational community which fosters a passion for excellence along with mutual respect and understanding. Consistent with the vision of its founder, M. Crist Fleming, TASIS is committed to transmitting the heritage of Western Civilization and world cultures: the creations, achievements, traditions, and ideals from the past that offer purpose in the present and hope for the future. Seeking to balance the pursuit of knowledge with the love of wisdom, and promoting the skills of lifelong learning, an appreciation for beauty, and the development of character, each school combines a challenging academic program with opportunities for artistic endeavor, physical activity, and service to others.
Founded in 2002, The TASIS School in Dorado is affiliated with the American School in Switzerland (TASIS) and is sponsored by the Federico and Priscilla Stubbe Foundation, a notfor-profit Puerto Rican Corporation. TASIS Dorado is located in Dorado, Puerto Rico, and is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational, not-for-profit, college-preparatory day school where English is the primary language of instruction while also actively promoting the mastery of multiple languages from PPK to Grade Twelve.
Mission
TASIS Dorado challenges and nurtures students to pursue academic and personal excellence so that they become engaged global citizens and innovative, selfless leaders.
Vision
TASIS Dorado aspires to be a world-class school that transforms students’ lives through the love of learning, beauty, truth, goodness and wisdom.
Values
TASIS Dorado instills in its students the values of courage, kindness, integrity, humility and a commitment to building community.
The TASIS School in Dorado is licensed as a private school by the pertinent governmental licensing agency, the “Consejo General de Educación de Puerto Rico.” It is also accredited by the Middle States Association of College and Schools and by the “Comisión Acreditadora de Instituciónes Educativas” (CADIE). The TASIS School in Dorado admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
The TASIS Dorado Educational Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
FEDERICO STUBBE, JR. President
EDUARDO CORTÉS
MICHAEL FLAHERTY
BETZAIDA GARCÍA
FERNANDO GONZÁLEZ
LINDA GREENBERG
MARITERE MATOSANTOS
CECILIANA STUBBE
Honorary Directors
JOSÉ A. MENÉNDEZ-CORTADA
FEDERICO “FRIEDEL” STUBBE
Senior Administration
DR. SYLVIA RODRÍGUEZ VARGAS Head of School
SARA I. HERNÁNDEZ Director of Upper School
MELISSA ARROYO Director of Middle School
MARIELA REYES Director of Elementary Division
LUIS CAMACHO Dean of Student Life
SUSAN FIALLO Director of Strategic Initiatives & Leadership Development
SAMARA NIEVES Elementary Division Assistant Director
PRISCILLA TORRES Director of Admissions
MICHELLE YEGROS Director of Marketing & Communications
DENNIS FIGUEROA Director of Finance
ELIZABETH SÁNCHEZ Director of Human Resources
Acknowledgments
Production
Melissa Arroyo, Michelle Yegros, Tara McCartney, Magdalis González, and Verónica Adames
Coordination
Melissa Arroyo
Stage Decoration and Flower Arrangements
José Luis Busigó
Audiovisuals, Technology, and Music
Henry Miranda, José Victor Cruz, Bryan Rosado, Alberto Colón, and Joel Bracero
Art Direction and Program Design
Michelle Yegros
Class of 2029 Advisors
Valeria Quintana, Cuqui Mieres, Tere Mendoza, Desirée Figueroa, Sarah Rampolla, and Sujé Meléndez
Special Thanks
TASIS Dorado Board of Directors, Dr. Sylvia Rodríguez Vargas, Sara Hernández, Luis Camacho, Priscilla Torres, Chrystie González, Michelle Rodríguez, Nilda Rivera; Carlos García, Javi Martínez, Félix Cotto, and the TD Maintenance Team; Marisa Rojas, Annie Galatzán, Elizabeth Sánchez, María Elena Villalobos, Keishla De Gracia, Ricardo Correa, Cecil Pedrosa, Dennis Figueroa and the Finance Office Team; and especially the amazing TASIS Dorado faculty and staff.
Congratulations Class of 2029
