Graduation FIFTH GRADE
May 29, 2025
Fifth Grade Class of 2025
Aaron Al-Khalidi
Jacob Brien*
Brandon Butchart*
William Cannistraci*
Pierce Carson
Tessa Chu
Phoebe Faucette*
Sora Kang
Thomas Buschmann*
Oliver Carson
Elias Chaplin*
Hunter Cova
Cayden Croswhite
Abigail Dang*
Scarlett Gaffney*
Isaac Gerlach*
Jada Alabi
Alyne Alawi
Olivia Babassi
Lola Carignan
Kaeson Chang
Bryce Chapman
Ethan Conway*
Robert Fiore
Adi Bisht
Avyaan Brahmbhat
Nathaniel Chen
Amber Cho
Jax Cossell
Oliver Day*
Ivor Griffiths*
Doreen Hu
Miss Buron
Mizuki Lee
Aaron Lin
Emma Mast
Eleni Matheou*
Caleb McDonald
Evan Merza
Kaila Moberg
Edugisle Kikele Pasternak*
Mrs. Dmukhovskiy
Yasmeen Gyger*
Brianna Hernandez
Kalaigho Hipolito*
Harrison Hoshii*
Elliot Kim*
Morgan Koepplin
Joshua Loofbourrow*
Natalie McIntyre*
Mrs. Dries
Rowan Guerrero
David Hampson
Karsh Jadhav
Alfred C. Jones III
Caleb Kraver*
Hosanna Kwan
Dina Matheou*
Rohan Nagra
Sachin Rajesh
Shiloh Scilingo*
Oliver Tang*
Ethan Tong*
Wren Wheatley
Jaiden Xiao
Emily Xie
Haven Mora*
Ethan Nguyen
Colin Paraz
Zoe Pierrugues
Ella Shankar*
Jasmine Sharafi
Skyler Sit
Carter Smith
Eliott Nyberg*
Kensington Rasmussen*
Christian Realini
Uriah Rogers
Siddhant Sharma
Jamie Slattery
Jack Solorzano-Wong*
Kaedence Tuttle*
Mrs. Sponseller & Mrs. Daily
Chizhi Chuck Huang
Chelsea Jiang*
Kailyn Kim
Ethan Lee
Rebecca Liu*
Cash Minnis*
Lillian Morrison
Mina Nguyen
* Has attended VCS Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
Marcelo Pastrana
Kayvan Sadr
Genesis Velasco
Raleigh Winter*
Ziyao Zach Yi
Laura Yuan
Yihang Zhou
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 2024-2025 Focus Verse
A special thank you to Church on the Hill for the use of their beautiful facility.
Valley Christian Elementary School
Fifth Grade Graduation
May 29, 2025
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Flag Salutes and Prayer
American Flag
Mr. Brian Clemons (’87) VCS Executive Vice President and VCS Lifer
Dr. Clifford E. Daugherty VCS President
Marcelo Pastrana
Christian Flag Isaac Gerlach
Bible Kaila Moberg
Focus Verse Wren Wheatley
Prayer Caleb Kraver
Word from the Principal
“Fifth-Grade Memories”
“Over There Is My Future”
Teresa Jennings, Plank Road Publishing
Promotion Certificates
Closing Comments
Benediction
Dr. Gabe Guven VCES Principal
Multimedia Presentation
Fifth Grade Choir
Mrs. Lauren Maslyar VCES Vice Principal
Mrs. Lauren Maslyar VCES Vice Principal
Pastor Steve Dang (’02) VCS Senior Vice President, Chief Ministry Officer, and Director of Alumni
Pledge to the American Flag
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Pledge to Christian Flag
I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands. One Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe.
Pledge to the Bible
I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God.
MISSION STATEMENT
Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide a nurturing environment o ering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.
VISION STATEMENT
A world where every student pursues their personal Quest for Excellence™
FOUNDING STATEMENT
Valley Christian Schools supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education that is grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible, as reflected in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence™ in all of its educational programs, and provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program. Firmly founded on Christian values, Valley Christian Schools challenges youth to aspire toward lives of character, service, and influence while pursuing their individual Quests for Excellence
