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Dobson

VALEDICTORIAN :

Zachary Garza

Parents: Dawn and Frank Garza GPA: College Core 4.839 On the way to: Northern Arizona University Career pursuing: Sound Engineer or Microbiologist Extracurriculars: Cellist and social media for the Dobson Chamber Orchestra, volunteer for Lily’s Pad, cello mentor for underclassmen.

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HIGH SCHOOL SALUTATORIANS :

Madeline Preston

Parents: Gail and Joe Preston GPA: College Core 4.806 On the way to: University of San Diego Career pursuing: Marketing creative director Exracurriculars: President of National Honor Society, Mustang Mentors, STEP, DECA, girl’s basketball team, student store, FAFSA peer coach, Mayor’s Youth Committee.

OTHER TOP GRADS:

Emma Cornelius

Parents: Jen and Scott Cornelius GPA: College Core 4.645 On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Geology Extracurriculars: Varsity soccer and golf, FAFSA peer coach, Environmental Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Mustang Mentors.

Damiana Rosta

Parents: Heather and John Rosta GPA: College Core 4.323 On the way to: Undecided Career pursuing: Physicians assistant Extracurriculars: Soccer, wind symphony, band, National Honor Society, Key Club, club soccer, FAFSA peer coach.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Nina Goetz

Parents: Nancy and Czar Goetz Extracurriculars: Orchestra, FAFSA peer coach.

American Legion Auxiliary Citizenship Award: Morgan McMullin American Legion Auxiliary Outstanding Senior: Vanessa Longoria Dorrance Scholarship: Nina Goetz Homa and Irene Wood Foundation Scholarship: Mitchell Hays, Dani Haddad, Vanessa Longoria Krystal Ebel Memorial Scholarship: Zoe Miller Mario Cardinale Honorarium: Jacob Coleman Mesa Association of School Administrators Award: Morgan Revie Mustang Promise Award: Morgan McMullin, Emma Cornelius NextGrad Scholarship: Zackary Smith U.S. Marine Scholastic Excellence Award: Taylor Jones U.S. Marine Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Adric Williams Principal’s Senior Award: Janice Dacoycoy, Zachary Garza Mustang Shadow: Katherine Riordan Mightiest Mustang: Isabella Kelton Outstanding Senior: Emma Cornelius, Andrew Ostler

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TOP STUDENT : RANKED SECOND:

TOP STUDENT :

Parents: Nicole and Devon Smith GPA: 5.0 On the way to: University of Utah Career pursuing: Early Childhood Education Extracurricular: Mesa High Swim Team, Mesa Aquatics Club, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Special Olympics volunteer, Mesa Public Schools volunteer tutor, Arizona Brain Food volunteer.

Awards: Top 20, Principal’s Award.

Parents: Ellie and Quinn Elzinga GPA: 4.9 On the way to: Brigham Young University Career pursuing: Professional Soccer Extracurriculars: Eagle Scout, Student Council, National Honor Society, Mesa High Varsity Soccer Team captain, AZ ODP. Awards: Top 20, MASA Award.

TOP STUDENT : RANKED THIRD:

OTHER TOP STUDENTS: Wood Foundation Scholarship winners: Camille Turcotte, Elijah Torres, Joshua Irish, Tabitha Reed, Taylor Robinson.

Odalis Lopez Villegas: $10,000 ASU Leadership Scholarship, $2,000 Mesa Student Community Award.

Cadet Sheneal Woolery: $1,000 Ethical Cadet Scholarship from the Better Business Bureau.

Distinguished athletes: Talbot Cummard, basketball, Eastern Arizona College; Cy Schmaltz, football; Lorenzo Mendoza, soccer, California Polytechnic State University/San Luis Obispo; Mackenzie Shivers, basketball, Mesa Community College.

Preston Bosen

GPA: 4.9 Parents: Melissa and Michael Bosen On the way to: Brigham Young University Career pursuing: Business Extracurriculars: Baseball, basketball, golf.

Awards: Hank Stoddard: Dorrance Foundation Scholarship winner and Wood Foundation Scholarship winner.

w e i V n i a t n u o M HIGH SCHOOL TOP STUDENTS :

Emma Pavlovic

Sabrina Stewart

Parents: Chris and Lori Pavlovic GPA: 4.871 On the way to: Grand Canyon University Career pursuing: Mental Health Field Extracurriculars: Choir, National Honor Society, Toro Link Leader, Spanish Honor Society, service learning, badminton, track, youth group involvement, Touring Toros at nursing homes.

Chenyi Zhang

GPA: 4.871 Career pursuing: Business Administration/Social Entrepreneurship

Parents: Rachel and Kent Stewart GPA: 4.871 On the way to: Religious mission, then BYU Provo.

Career pursuing: Psychology Extracurriculars: Soccer team captain, orchestra, National Honor Society (Senior Points Commissioner), service learning, volunteer at Highland Elementary School) Mentoro Tutor, Stake Youth Committee.

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Jolie Ayala Tyler Bersano Sydney Crandall Treyton DeLong Andrew Frisch Troy Giles

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Benjamin Johnson Chase Johnson Gwenyth McPhie Rachel Merrill Nicholas Palma Karissa Smallwood

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Tanya Snitzer Madelyn Staker McKenna Starks Liam Stuart Morgan Weyland,.

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CO-VALEDICTORIANS:

Sara Enright

GPA: 5.000 Parents: Sean & Nicole Enright On the way to: George Tech Career pursuing: Artificial Intelligence and Data, Computer Science Extracurriculars: AP Council president, National Honor Society vice president, Girls Who Code President, Academic Decathlon president, Link Crew leader, Mayor’s Youth Committee. Plays clarinet, ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, and bass guitar. Studied Chinese for 7+ years.

Congratulations to all students DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS

Danica Rauch

Parents: John and Shannon Rauch On the way to: Northern Arizona University Career pursuing: Environmental Scientist/Researcher or Environmental Engineer Extracurriculars: Marching band, clarinet section leader, honor band, symphonic band, biotechnology internship, MPS Harp Program, AP Council, National Honor Society, HOSA, regional band.

Michael Clancy

Lydia Pastore

GPA: 5.000.

Parents: John and Delphine Pastore On the way to: University of Arizona College of Medicine Career pursuing: Physician.

Extracurriculars: BioMed & BioTech president, HOSA state vice president, International Champion HOSA Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Competition; Founder/CEO of internationally acclaimed initiative, Volunteer at Banner Baywood Medical Center; ASU science Intern, Pediatric Radiology published case report author; graduate of Summer & Saturday Scrubs Program, state youth advisor COVID Community Engagement Alliance, Bethel Summer Science Institute, 2022 Flinn Scholar, 2022 Coca-Cola Scholar, 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist, 2022 Stamps Scholarship alternate.

David Gagon

Parents: David and Jennifer Gagon On the way to: NAU Career pursuing: Secondary Music Education/some form of education Extracurriculars: Choir, all state show, regional and all state choir, theater, AP Council, library volunteer.

Matalin Hansen

Parents: Tom Clancy & Amy Phillips On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Undecided Extracurriculars: German Club President, League of Legends.

Parents: Michael and Kristen Hansen On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Intellectual Property Lawyer Extracurriculars: Red Mountain Branch library volunteer, National Honor Society, Girl-Up, Spanish Club, AP Council, Link Crew, Chickfil-A Leadership Academy, Academic Decathlon, We the People.

Grace Crook

Tye Ropati

Reyan Aberra

Caroline Schilt

Aiselyn Krebs

Matthew Seifert

Parents: Christopher Crook and Cynthia Mack On the way to: ASU, Barrett, The Honors College Career pursuing: Business and Sustainability Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, Mayor’s Youth Committee, AP Council, Marine Biology Club.

Parents: Anwar and Jemila Aberra On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Mechanical Engineering Extracurriculars: BioMed Club

Parents: Thomas and Cyndi Krebs On the way to: Brigham Young University.

Career pursuing: Wildlife Biologist Extracurriculars: Orchestra

Parents: John Ropati and Colette Olsen On the way to: ASU, Barrett, The Honors College Career pursuing: Paleontologist Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, Environmental Club, Guitar Program, Guitar Council.

Parents: Christian and Annette Schilt On the way to: BYU Career pursuing: OB/GYN Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, AP Council, BioMed Club.

Parents: Dennis and Heidi Seifert On the way to: ASU, Barrett, The Honors College Career pursuing: Computer Science Extracurriculars: AP Council treasurer, National Honor Society service coordinator, Link Crew leader, ice hockey, piano.

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Celebrating service Congratulations, 2021-22 retirees!

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.

James Abel Uriel Acosta Christie Allen Rosemary Alvarez Kathleen Andreasen Todd Arbogast Theora Arnold Argelia Avendano Melanie Bailey Susan Barnes Michael Baser Katherine Bates Cami Bell Deborah Bello Corina Beltran Richard Berumen Catherine Bianchi P. Anthony Bisanz Eva Bishop Darlene Bloom Jeanne Boiarsky Christina L. Boulton Lisa Bowen Dorotha M. Bowman Carla Boyle Thomas Brennan Earlene Brock Patrice Brusacoram Brian Buck Lisa Burleson Yolanda Bustamante Gary Butler Nancy Butler Maria V. Calza DeAnne L. Carl Karen Carr Roberta Carr Susan Cervantez Pamela L. Chant Steven Chapman

Kaleen Chase Maria Christopher Renee Church Judy Cichoracki Annette Ciotta Sylvia Clark Jaime Clemens Luz Cofield Julie Cohen Louise Coleman Cynthia Cordes Michael Culver Gloria Daniels Gary Darrah Nancy Davis Teresa Davis Shirl DeJarnett David DiDomenico Lucy Dixon Tsukiko Doty Eilene Dougherty Luis Durand Sarmiento Alane Eaton Annette Edwards Tricia Ellsworth Lynette Elmore Catherine Emo Guadalupe Erran Valerie Escarcega Scott Eshman Jo Estal Patricia Etcheverria Sylvie Faino Cathy Feeney-Katzke Kim Freehan Suzann French Thomas Friedel Carlos Gaona Marie Garber Alfredo Garcia

Lourdes Garcia Vicente Garcia Monica Germaine Juanita Gervasio Sandra Grace Larry Graham Olga Grant Eileen Gratkins Michele Grimaldi Reed Guthrie Jana Haeffner Deborah Hall Cynthia Hallsted Jo Ann Hallstrom Regina Hamlin Lisa Hammon Margaret Hanna Annette Haynes Jerry Herbel Mary Herbert Chris Hernandez Shari Hess Dawn Hewitt Marcia Heywood Kimberly Higgins Barbara Hill Mary Hohl Marcia Howard Kathleen Hubbard Sandra Huber Daniel Hurst Kyle Ide Gary Ingle Keith Jarvela Lori Buchanan Jarvis Jan Johnson Laurie Johnson Rachel Johnson Rebecca Johnson Shari Johnson

Sandra Johnson-Jacobs Renee McCurdy Kimberly Pillow Shannon Jones Patricia Medrano Gini Pittsenbarger Terri Jones Christine Melcher Hedy Pluta Janene Kelly Helen Melzer Arthur Ponce Nancy Kern Kimberly Merlene Parley Pratt Kelcy Kilber Cynthia Meschede Margaret Precup William King Kenneth Michaels Karen Procopio Aunnie Kirkendoll Elaine Migala Carmen Provenzale Howard Klein Denise Mika Jill Purcell Linda Knox Kathleen M. Miller Tammie Pursley Marlene Kothe Lara Miller Edward Quesada Sandra Kuhn Ronald Moffet Connie Rakestraw Amy Lahavich Julia Monteleone James Rasmussen Shannon Lang Jay Moon Pamela Read Janie Larimore Andrea Moore Kirkendoll Kathy Reed Judith Laten Thomas Morley Lynette Reed Andrea Lautenschlager Pamela Morrison Cheryl Rhoades Melinda Russell Layton David Murphy Mary Ritter Cynthia Leblanc-Gardner Nita Muth Diane Rizza Christina Lee Cathy Nelson Judith Robbins Christopher Lenk David Palva Cortes Neto Bonnie Roberts Kelda Kastner Lewis Tammy Newton Jennifer Rowse Jim Little Angela Norris Deirdre Rudolph Jacquelyn Long Theresa Nowicki Carol Rudzinski Ronald Lott Jannette O. Nuestro Maria Saiz Camille Loudenbeck Malissa Ochoa Delores Sandberg Adelita Lubin Teresa Ochoa Albert Santillan Michael Lucas William Ochs Jr. Anna Sarcona Richard Lucas Mark Olmstead William Savage Tamara Lueck Gregg Olson Rachel Savory Laura Lyman Terry Olson Thomas Saxon Charlene Madden Joseph Orrantia Patricia Schaefer Duff Malone Miriam Osuna Warren Schapiro Christine Mann Ruben Parada Susan Schuller Randy Mann James Parker Sandra Schultz Lori Mardis Nicolas Zane Parker Deana Scott Gene Martinez Michele Patrick Martin Sehl Gary Massengill Bonnie Perkins Barbara Sesich Keith Mattison Wendy Person Charles Sharpless Marjie Mattison Lori Pies Jenny Shope

List includes announced retirees through May 10, 2022.

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Allen Slate Ann-Marie Smith Michael Smith Judy Spencer Susan Stanton Gloria Steffen Mary Steinken Bernadette Strykowski Joe Sullivan Ruth E. Sullivan Linda Swenhaugen Dianne Szonn Darlyn Taylor Lori Taylor Molly Thede Gloria Thomas Michael Thomas Gena Thompson Linda Tomlinson Robin Treat Jesse Tristan Jr. Wei Tu Linda Valuikas Denise Vargas Gilbert Vargas Gregg Veitel Donald Verheyen Maria Villalba Brenda Waggoner James Weatherbie Michelle Weitzman Kristin D. Welch Diane White Kristan Wiemann Curtis Wilburn Cami Williams Robert Williams Maureen Witt Brian Yates

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Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

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esa Public Schools is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors. You have shown strength and resilience in facing the unique challenges of this year. Be proud of your journey, and remember that no matter where life takes you, you will always be a part of our Mesa Public Schools family.

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Mountain View High School

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Skyline High School

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Nikka Smith

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Elijah Walders

Parents: Mike and Jess Evans On the way to: University of Arizona.

Career pursuing: Quantum Computing Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, Girl-Up, jiu jistu.

Garrett Comes

Parents: Demetrius and Annemarie Comes On the way to: Georgia Institute of Technology Career pursuing: Aerospace Engineer Extracurriculars: Robotics, Stellar Xplorers, Academic Decathlon, engineering, esports, Stem C Rocketry.

Erica Day

Parents: Eric Day and Donna Empson On the way to: University of Arizona Career pursuing: Pharmacist Extracurriculars: Marching band front ensemble leader, pharmacy tech, HOSA semifinalist, pharmacy science.

Meghan Sheehan

Parents: Darren and Debbie Sheehan On the way to: University of Arizona Career pursuing: Pharmaceutical Scientist Extracurriculars: Nat’l Honor Society president, yearbook, AP Council, tutoring, yoga, Grove Church daycare, volleyball, Red Sea Club.

Skyline Rose Emerson

Parent: Nichole Kear GPA: Unweighted: 3.978,Weighted: 4.587, College Core: 4.871 On the way to: Bates College Career pursuing: Marine Biology Extracurriculars: Vice president of Black Student Union, STEP, Student Expedition Program (Phoenix), Academic Decathlon, Scuba diving.

Grace Ray

Parents: Spencer and Sara Ray GPA - Unweighted: 4.0, Weighted: 4.839 On the way to: Brigham Young University Career pursuing: Elementary Education Extracurriculars: She and her sister were group leaders of a humanitarian trip to Africa, where they collected needed supplies for a local orphanage with 72 children ages 2 to 19. Prior to the trip, they raised $5,000. They also met a blind resident in a village for whom they built a chicken coop where he and his mother are raising chickens.

Parents: Chris Smith and Melissa Drake On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Writer and Architect Extracurriculars: National Honor Society

Julian Gordon

Parents: Geoffrey and Elizabeth Gordon On the way to: Boston University Career pursuing: Molecular Biology Extracurriculars: AP Council, Link Crew, Sigma Beta Club.

Cooper Hathaway

Parents: Robert and Melora Hathaway On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Engineering Extracurriculars: Soccer, lacrosse.

Calista Madej

Parents: Mike and Annette Fritz On the way to: University of Arizona Career pursuing: Microbiology Extracurriculars: Engineering Research internship, AZ Science Center volunteer, AP Council, National Honor Society, library volunteer, finalist for Genes in Space competition, Arizona Forestry Department Runs Wild Fire research.

HIGH SCHOOL Autumn Fairbanks

Parents: Kristie and Jeff Fairbanks GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 4.609 weighted, 4.903 college core On the way to: Arizona State University Career pursuing: Special Education Extracurriculars: cross country, percussion in band, service clubs such as National Honor Society and Coyote Connections Leader, Mayor’s Youth Committee.

Caleb Young

Parents: Patrick and Pamela Young.

GPA: 4.935 College Core, 4.6 weighted, 4.0 unweighted On the way to: Harding University Career: Cryptographer Extracurriculars: Track and field team, Skyline’s top javelin thrower, East Valley Church of Christ.

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Westwood HIGH SCHOOL

Arizona IB Diploma Students of the Year: Fiona Portmore, Ian Wylie, Leilat Kargougou.

Arizona IB Diploma Spirit of the Year: Johnathon Davis, Kathy Vo.

Top Scholars

5.0 GPA: Benjamin Casino, Keanu Chandra, Brinn Coopey, Tyler Early, Thor Eckman, Megan He, Natasha Kiriluk, Alondra Macias, Ivan Mix, Jordan Morrow, Connor Murphy, Fiona Portmore, Logan Wilke, Lila Wright.

4.96 GPA: Samantha Andres, Deion Begay, Mariah Chase, Briana Le, Joel Meneses Ortega, and Daniel Podolnikov.

Flinn Scholar: Natasha Kiriluk.

National Merit Scholars: Keanu Chandra, Thor Eckman, Megan He. National Commended Scholars: Samantha Andres, Luis Angulo Grave, Manon Dampt, Barbara James, Natasha Kiriluk, Briana Le, Ivan Mix, Jordan Morrow, Connor Murphy, Ian Wylie.

Samantha Andres

Deion Begay

Benjamin Casino

Keanu Chandra

Mariah Chase

Brin Coopey

Tyler Early

Thor Eckman

Megan He

Natasha Kirluk

Briana Le

Alondra Macias

Ivan Mix

Jordan Morrow

Connor Murphy

Joel Meneses Ortega

Daniel Podolnikov

Fiona Portmore

Logan Wilke

Lila Wright

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SALUTATORIANS:

Pete Selles

Kyler Harden

Parents: Wendi and Skip Harden GPA: 4.72 On the way to: Grand Canyon University Career pursuing: Engineering to develop methods to solve real-world problems.

Extracurriculars: Robotics, bowling.

Parents: Paul and Tina Selles GPA: 4.78 On the way to: Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business Career pursuing: Finance Extracurriculars: Tennis team, Homecoming King, Mr. Desert Ridge, Language Club, German Bee winner, church youth leader, cashier.

SPECIAL HONORS:

Spirit of the Jag Tyler Blunt

Parents: Jamie and Randy Blunt On his way to: Gilbert Schools Transition Program to continue his learning, independence and life skills/ vocational training with a long-term goal of operating a food truck with his family and traveling the country sightseeing and making great food.

Extracurriculars: Best Buddies program and cheering at school athletic programs. Plays Challenger Baseball and a variety of Special Olympics sports, enjoys traveling, studying maps and cooking for his friends and family.

Garrett Weissert

Parents: Cassie and Dennis Weissert GPA: 4.71 On the way to: Colorado School of Mines Career pursuing: Computer Science/Quantum Computing Extracurriculars: Football, men’s volleyball, National Honors Society.

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