High School Graduation Program

C lass 2024

of MAY 31, 2024

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 the 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 for all who believe.

Class of 2024 Blessing

Blessing bestowed on the graduates by parents and relatives (Please place your hand over your heart.)

As you embark on your next journey in life, I pray that you will never doubt that I love you, and that my heart is forever yours. I bless you as you enter college and I pray protection over your spirit, soul, and body. I pray for divine guidance as you choose your new friends. I pray that God will grant you Grace to accept the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

“The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace” (Numbers 6:24-26).

Yes, I speak blessings over you, today and forever.

COMMENCEMENT 2024

“DoitheartilyastotheLord.” Colossians 3:23

Ceremony begins at 6:00pm View vcs.net/hsgraduation for Livestream

Special Music Jazz Combo

Michael Adint, Jacob Anderson, Jeremy Darrow, Daniel Lee, and Junzhe (James) Liu

Dr. Jones

Processional

Welcome

Dr. Jennifer Silva (’94) VCHS Principal

Invocation Hansel John

ASB Representative & VCS Lifer

Pledges Kaitlyn Annab

ASB Representative & VCS Lifer

Jacob Annab Club Officer & VCS Lifer

Student Address Jenny Nguyen Honors Graduate

Introduction of Speaker Jeremy Darrow Future Music Composition Major at Azusa Pacific University

Main Commencement Address

Dr. Adam J. Morris President of Azusa Pacific University

Student Address Alex Hockett Co-ASB President

Class of 2024 Blessing Dr. Ed Silvoso VCS Board Chaplain

Special Awards

Founder’s Awards

Quest for Excellence Award

Mr. Brian Clemons (’87) VCS Senior Vice President & VCS Lifer

Mrs. Barbara LeBaron Daughter of Mr. David Wallace, VCS Founder

Dr. Clifford E. Daugherty VCS President

Presentation of Diplomas

Presentation of the Class of 2024

Dr. Clifford E. Daugherty VCS President

Dr. Jennifer Silva VCHS Principal

Mr. Michael Sprauve VCS Board Chair

Dr. Jennifer Silva VCHS Principal

Benediction Samantha Wu Founder of Diversity Matters Club

Recessional

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024

Aburano, Andrew Micah 

Adams, Sebastian Robert

Adams, Shaun Michael 

Adint, Michael Victor 

Alden, Tyler John 

Allegakoen, Chanel Naomi 

An, Seoyeon (Anna) 

Anderson, Hunter James Anderson, Jacob Ines 

Andriyuk, Michael Vincent 

Angulo, Oscar Ray

Annab, Jacob Michel  Annab, Kaitlyn Joy 

Aptekar, Julia Naomi 

Arellano, Olivia Patricia 

Armeniakos, Michael John 

Astorga, Izel Celestina  Bagora, Neha Rajiv  Bangalore, Maya 

Barcelos, Taylor Jiana Belardes, Sienna Adelaide Bell, Henry Robert

Benner, Brendan Alan Bergey, Aiden Nicholas  Blitzer, Keira Davis  Bosso, Ryan Nicolas  Botelho, Mathew Nicolas 

Brashears, Lyndsey Nicole  Burton, Jake Victorio 

Cadenas, Sarah Jazmin  Calais, Nia Elizabeth  Campagna, Lindsey Rose  Campbell, Brynn Ryan  Cao, Aaron Hao-xiang  Caputo, Johnathan N Carbonara, Addison De Moss  Carter, Mitchell Cole  Caruz, Isaiah

Castro, Gabrielle Rosa 

Chan, Cassandra Patcharapa  Chan, Katelyn Ka Yee  Chaturvedula, Siddharth  Chen, Elliott Hao 

Chen, Estella  Chen, Justin Siyu  Chen, Ryan Yoyo Chen, William  Chen, Yunxi  Cheng, Munan  Chhablani, Aria Rajesh  Chia, Kenneth Kai-Hua  Chimienti, Olivia Grace  Cho, Ashton  Chong, Clayton Andy  Choo, Claire Rui  Chou, Angelina P  Chow, Katelyn Rui-Hua  Chu, Zhuoliang  Chun, Leo June-Ha  Clark, Sofia Anna  Cluck, Maxwell Warren Ramirez  Cookman, Charlotte Eugenia  Crittenden, Victoria Meira Cumming, Frederick Charles  Cumming, Lydia Alice  Daftary, Aanika Kuntal  Daley, Mackenzie Marie Dalisay, Benjamin Julian  Damey, Madison Charlotte  Daniel, Senai G  Darrow, Jeremy Robert  Das, Ashish  Davenport, Ford Benjamin  Delke, Avalenne Faith  Dempsey, Jamie Giles Deng, Litong  Deng, Matthew  Dershimer, Chloe Lynne DeSantis, Taylor Gregg  deSousa, Elena Rose  DeVincent, Brett Paul  Dharne, Jiya Rohit  Dhurvasula, Aadarsh Manuel  Ding, Chloe Bingqing  Ding, Jeremy  Ding, Yuner 

Dobbel, Samuel Parker  Dong, Ella Chengyuan Dong, Ying  Dreyer, Ailua Lorriane Du, Kelvin  Edara, Navya  Eke, Uchenna Clinton

Escarcega, Lana Jean  Fahy, Allaire Sofia  Fan, Samuel  Ferrandini, Kira Vasconcellos  Fey, Maya Harik  Findley, Tyler Steven  Fortuna, Jack Alexander Fotenos, Colin Stavros Fricke, Karsen Grace Fulmer, Colette La Rae  Ganesan, Mihir Raghav  Ganoung, Stefania Katherine  Garg, Noopur 

Garlick, Stefan Jake  Glennon, Jack Christopher  Gonzales, Ava Christine  Graham, Parker Rose Gu, ZhiWei (Lucas)  Guo, Iris Aiyi  Guruswami, Manav  Gutierrez, Caleb Francisco  Guven, Brandon Luke  Haghighi, Kia Evan  Hahn, Abigail Michelle  Hamamatsu, Ethan Takumi  Hamilton, Kai joshua Han, Paul Sungmin  Han, Rebecca  Han, Sophie B  Hanna, Josiah Nashed  Hareng, Enzo Tiago  Harwood, Macyn Mckenna  Hashimoto, Kohei Haskins, Talia Marie  Hayden, Ryker Cole  Henderson, Brandon Vesna Hendry, Keaton Dale  Hernandez, Paulo Antonio  Hernandez, Remy Izrael Hernandez, Savannah Rea  Hernandez, Zachary John Higgins, Declan Richard  Hill, Grace Anne Hituvalli, Nikhil  Ho, Allison Yi-Shan  Ho, Justin Wei-Hao  Hockett, Richard Alexander  Holley, Trevor Edward

Homrich, Zackary Pieter  Housholder, Madison Kate  Hsieh, Adrina  Hsieh, David  Hsu, Sharis  Hu, Jennifer  Hu, Jonathan Yihao  Huang, Chloe Xing-Lei  Huang, Justin Xucheng  Huang, Nina (Yanzi)  Huebner, Elle Marie Hughes-Bland, Finlay Graham  Hwang, Evan Jingyu  Itow, Kaile Chie  Jackson, Selma Elise  Jain, Nikita  Jain, Sidhant Kumar  Jimenez, Maya Gabriella  Jin, Jonathan 

Jin, Sarah  John, Hansel  Johnson, Brooke Ashley  Jones, Brock Piper  Jones, Jordan Nashelle Joo, Elizabeth Haeun  Juran, Alexis Noelle Juran, Maxim Andreas Kakimoto, Brandon Matthew  Kalahasti, Anirudh  Kalivas, Angelina Lynn  Kamp, Tanya Helena  Kang, Noah Hallelujah Karpinchyk, Tatiana Lily  Keas, Emma Dorla  Kent, Timothy Ethan  Khiani, Anjali Manoj  Kim, Ellie Chaelim  Kim, Ethan Yunsoo  Kim, Heena Claire  Kim, Lauren Yealim 

Kim, Luke Hajoon  Kim, Minchae (Chelsea)  Kinsella, Nathan Anthony 

Klenske, Logan Matthew  Ko, Rebecca En-Ting  Kou, David Dan  Kucharewski, Walter Nicholas  Kuzmenko, Ekaterina 

Lacy, Mateo-Sebastian

Lall, Anuj 

Lau, Amanda Jing  Layne, Chase Owen

Le, Lily Nguyen 

Le, Paula Mai 

Leale, Benjamin James

Lee, Brandon Siyoung 

Lee, Daniel Junso 

Lepow, Shane Parker 

Lewis, Austin Gene

Li, Andrew Yi-An 

Li, Canis M 

Li, Greg 

Li, Jayden Min 

Li, Matthew 

Lieu, Tammy My 

Lin, Alex Masaki

Lin, Emma Cynlei 

Lin, Micole Angel 

Lin, Ryan Y C 

Liu, Brian Yun 

Liu, Junzhe (James) 

Liu, Mira 

Liu, Zeyu 

Lopes, Katherine Aileen 

Luft, Madelin Jean Margaret 

Lum, Haley Mei-Ling 

Lundgaard, Gwenyth Marie 

Lundy, Blake Alan 

Luo, Emanuel Qy  Mai, Joline Ai Nhi  Maloney, Avery Christine  Marino, Milan Grace 

Marsh, Tatum Christian 

Martin, Mya Leni

Martinez, Diego Ricardo Martino, Zachary Rocco  Matarangas, Lyndi Noel  Mayo Jr, Rayne Nalu McDougall, Dylan Alexander McGugan, Edwin Daniel

Menge, Lauren Julia

Mersho, Agob G

Mersho, Natalie G

Metcalfe, Lovante William  Millado, Chelsea Lian  Molyneaux, Jacob John Hisayto Moyers, Elijah Jase  Muccilli, Rocco Anthony Nandakumar, Hemanth  Napoli, Walker Michael  Narayanam, Neha  Nathan, Abhi Viswa  Nesdahl, Madeline Elise  Nesmith, Isaiah Marcell  Newell, Hailey Sun  Nguyen, Aileen Anh  Nguyen, Celine Vy  Nguyen, Jenny Minh Ngoc  Nguyen, LeAnn Yen  Nguyen, Tam Thanh 

Nguyen, Thong (Danny) Tri Oliveri, Sienna Nicole  Ortega, Sophia Rae  Osgood, Erika Elaine  Osuna-summers, Luke Jacob 

Ould, Kyla Grace 

Pacheco, Courtney Allison Page, Alexander Buck Matthew  Pan, Philip Haorui  Pappakostas, Brennan Mark  Park, Elliot Minhyouk  Parmenter, Kathryn Mae  Patel, Aahan Ritesh  Patience, Donovan Brian  Pattamatta, Nithya Smruthi  Pauneto, Charileen Madalynn  Peer, Safia  Perez Gutierrez, Ashley Perez-Rodriguez, Guadalupe Pham, Danica Lynn  Pham, Vy Nguyen

Pham-Tran, Destiny Phuong Duyen  Pi-Castillo, Isabella Emily 

Preeshl, Brayden Jay 

Price, Aaron James

Pun, Lucas Michael 

Purdy, Hailey Marie 

Purvam, Malaya 

Purvis, Samantha Taylor  Qi, Anthony Xincheng 

Qiu Zhang, Zihui (Hailey)

Quinones, Mateo Aaron Ralda, Raquel Elizabeth

Ramesh, Disha 

Rebello, Rebecca Grace

Ren, Xinger (Vicky) 

Ringham, Ryan James 

Roderick, Allison Katie-Nicole Roeschlein III, William Frank  Ross, Mateo Santiago 

Roychoudhury, Rivaan  Ruiz, Mateo Antonio Sadafule, Jay Prashant 

Saenz, Zachary Marcus

Salisbury, Andrew Michael 

Samarasinghe, Shiana Kaya  Sanghrajka, Jai Ketan  Santiago, Isaac Landen  Santizo, Luke Marco 

Sarhaddi, Mattin 

Satagopan, Govind Sitaraman  Schermerhorn, Naliyah Estrella 

Senay, Abner 

Seto, Lina 

Setti, Joseph David 

Shaffer, Emma Rose 

Shah, Devin Jay

Shah, Keya Ankur 

Shah, Laavanya Kanchan 

Shi, Harry W 

Shiraki, Ryan Nobuo

Shu, Jingxi 

Sieling, Makenna Elizabeth Margarite

Silva, Giovanni Michael

Sink, Genevieve Cherride 

Sizelove, Rachel Lynn 

Smith, Casey Carlisle 

Sollazzi, Camille Louise 

Song, Lucas Kristoffer 

Souter, Rhona Elizabeth 

Sreenivasan, Sreya 

Staats, Charlotte Witmer 

Starink, Audrey Cierra Louise 

Stearns, Samuel Zachariah 

Stephens, Joseph Henry Running Bear

Sullivan, Jackson Drew

Summers, Hermione Yue-Ping 

Sun, Ann-Mei 

Sun, Wesley Zheng-Wei 

Sunil, Kiran 

Suzuki, Mia Kimiko 

Tan, Ching (Franklin) 

Tan, Claire 

Tang, Edwin W 

Tang, Nathan K. 

Tang, William 

Thai, Christian Lawrence 

Theaker, Ava Caroline 

Theodossy, Lutfi Samer 

Thomas, Cassidy Rae  Thompson, Joshua Nicholas  Thompson, Lainey Mae Thoppai, Sivaanjali Omprakaash  Tian, Muge (Jessica)  Tong, Kimberly Hon See  Torkaman, Bella Michael  Tran, Catrin Dang  Tran, Jimmy Quang  Trevino, Tzahari Richard Trigg, Evangeline Sophia  Trinh, Vienna Phommachack  Tu, Daniel Lin 

Tuika, Siaosi Demaio Faafouina Ugaitafa Turnquest, Tayla Sierra  van Groningen, Sophia Olivia  Vance, Lakarah Unice  Vejendla, Srijay 

Verovkina, Alena Vladimirovna  Vethody, Karthik  Viswanathan, Rhea 

Vo, Paule Minh Tham  Vu, Ryan Huy  Wadhwa, Rishi  Wagner, Alexis Nicole  Wagner, Braden Daniel  Wang, Ashley H.  Wang, Grace  Wang, Jonathan  Watson, Isabella Beverley  Whitstone, Joseph Nicholas  Williams, Timothy Joseph  Williams, Tyson James Wilson, Luke Giles  Wong, Dylan Aidan  Wu, Mikayla Ying  Wu, Ryan Young  Wu, Samantha  Xie, Jamin Jia-Ming 

Xu, Chengyun (Steven)  Xu, Elizabeth Xi Yan  Xu, Shiyan (Celina)  Yang, Edison Evan 

Yao, Darren yubo  Yavorski, Nicole 

Ye, De (James) 

Ye, Lillian 

Ye, Michelle 

Yen, Allison Zhijia  Yeomans, McKenna Gabrielle  Yong, Yue (Amy) 

Yoon, Sihyeon 

Yu, Eleanor Minsuh 

Yu, Stanford Shii  Zapp, Brady Ryan  Zeng, Daisy  Zhang, Andrew Yiyang  Zhang, Jessie  Zhang, Sophie Leyi  Zhao, Zihan (Henry)  Zheng, Chunqiang  Zheng, Lucas Jesiah  Zheng, Yiting (Kevin)  Zou, Wenbo (Bob) 

Cum Laude, Columbia/White Stole

Magna Cum Laude, Columbia/Silver Stole

Summa Cum Laude, Columbia/Gold Stole

Honors Graduate, Gold Cord

National Merit Finalist

Valedictorian, Medal

Salutatorian, Medal

Valley Christian Lifer, White Stole

Cord:

Royal Blue/Silver AMSE Honors Fellows

Silver AMSE Honors

Blue/Gold AMSE Artist

Antique Gold/Brown Conservatory of the Arts Fellows

Antique Gold Conservatory of the Arts Honors

Burgundy/Silver Dance Honor Society

Lt. Blue/Gold Double Cord Mu Theta Alpha National Honors (Math)

ASA Medals American Statistical Association Medals

Royal Blue/White BEI DECA Honors

Red/Grey BEI Speech and Debate Honors

Lt. Blue/White BEI Quest Incubator Honors

Red International Student

Red/Gold Spanish Honors Society

Purple/Silver Latin Honors Society

Navy Blue/Lt. Blue Chinese Honors Society

Royal Blue/Red/White American Sign Language Honors Society

Navy Blue/Red/White French Honors Society

Teal First Generation Graduates

Stole:

Blue ASB Members

Founder’s Award:

Award Descriptions

Chosen by the senior class and presented to a student who best meets the following criteria:

• A committed Christian who loves God’s Word

• A diligent student

• A loving, compassionate person who exemplifies the Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) in relationship to family, church, teachers, friends, and community

The President’s Quest for Excellence Award:

Recognizes a senior who:

• Demonstrates an extraordinary personal Quest for Excellence through his/her God-given talent and hard work

• Acknowledges that the ultimate measure of excellence is the nature, character, and works of God

• Understands that excellence brings influence and that all endeavors should be done heartily as to the Lord to transform the world through virtue, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit (Colossians 3:23, Romans 14:17)

*Academic Awards are computed using the first seven semesters of high school.

WARRIOR FUND

Tuition funds operations. Philanthropy fuels vision. Every gift makes a difference, so please consider donating to the Warrior Fund today.

UPCOMING EVENTS uest Ball

April 5, 2025

Join us for our annual Quest Ball dinner and auction. Enjoy a night to honor and celebrate the Warrior legacy and Extend the Gift for current and future Warriors. vcs.net/questball

May 12, 2025

We look forward to welcoming the VCS community for a round of golf and a day of fellowship at the annual Golf Classic. vcs.net/golfclassic

Wherever you may be, we’re always here to support our amazing alumni like you.

As you continue to make a positive difference in communities around the world, we want to stay connected! We currently have 29 ambassadors all over the country that have connected with fellow alums near them. This past year we have visited 11 cities across the US and look forward to hosting an alumni dinner near you soon. Simply scan the QR code and fill out our “Alumni Connect Form” to stay updated on news and events. Let us know about where you’ve been, where you’re headed and stay connected with us today!

Giving PLANNED

The Shechem Oak Society empowers our community to make an extraordinary impact on future generations. The society comprises all who generously bequeath legacy gifts to Valley Christian Schools.

God assured Abraham of keeping His promise to grant the land to Abraham’s descendants. Shechem holds a significant place in this narrative—it’s where Jacob excavated a well and erected an altar, where Joseph’s family laid his remains to rest, where Joshua delivered his parting words in service to the Lord, and where Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman at the well (Genesis 12:6, 33:18, Joshua 24:26, John 4:12). Shechem stands as a powerful symbol of God’s faithfulness across generations. We fervently pray that VCS, like Shechem, will serve as a reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness in Silicon Valley and worldwide.

At a time when many American educational institutions are straying from biblical values, you can ensure that Valley Christian Schools continues its Quest for Excellence™ for future generations. Join us in providing high-quality Christ-centered education to our children and grandchildren by including VCS in your will.

VCS partners with Thompson & Associates to offer confidential and complimentary estate planning consultations to our board members, administrators, faculty, staff, and community. Join my wife, Kris, myself, and others in discovering the most tax-efficient means of transferring your estate to benefit your family and your passions.

As a trusted member of our VCS community, please accept our gift to you and arrange your estate planning consultation with Darren Penny of Thompson & Associates. You may email advancement@vcs.net or call my office at 408-513-2503. If you have already included VCS in your planned giving, kindly inform us so we may include you in our Shechem Oak Society.

Looking forward,

Clifford E. Daugherty, Ed.D. President

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

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