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Desert Edge High School 2025 Graduation

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YouTube / Agua Fria Union High School District
Date
2025-05-13
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Maricopa County, AZ
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5,824 words · about 33 min
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001[Music] I know what you [Music] Today's the day. The day we used to only see in movies. Those classic graduation scenes with the caps in the air, the music, the tears. We grew up watching them, thinking, "One day that'll be us." And now here we are. This isn't a scene somebody wrote. This is our story. We've walked these halls, sat in these classrooms, made dumb jokes, and laughed until we couldn't wait. Every moment, big or small, became part of something. And now I want to share that with you. Everything we captured and everything we lived [Music] [Applause] [Music] political and economic state of the world right now. Bro, [Music] [Laughter] is really [Music] like this. [Music] Oh my god. [Music] I'm sorry, princess. Everything you say is funny. [Music] right now. We got Did it

002rip? Bro, where is Scott? This is right now. [Applause] [Music] Oh. [Music] Oh my god. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Okay. What did you get down? [Music] been so long. Girl, [Music] what doesn't feel like [Music] cut on the camera. Cut the cameras. Cut the cameras. Okay. Ready whenever you are. My favorite memory from high school probably when I went on a Seattle trip with a choir group and we sang at the Ben Royal Hall. My favorite high school memory is probably sophomore year. Had the whole lightning thing on the football field and we had to go inside the gym and we were all just walking around talking to people. It was so random, but it was so fun. My favorite memory from high school is probably winning the state championship. [Music] My favorite memory is definitely

003like that era when everybody would um go to the rec center after school like no matter the event and like after a football game after school. Favorite memory from high school was probably freshman year with my favorite memory from high school is definitely getting the opportunity to become the art club's president. They said that got My favorite memory from high school is being able to get my work done with my friends and then goofing off [Music] afterwards. Favorite memory from high school would probably be my high school soccer seasons just like all them cuz I was just all around most of my friends and we just had fun. So, I'll say my favorite high school memory has been working with Meta and you know they're actually right behind me right now singing. My favorite high

004school memory was my sophomore year. Uh we went all the way to a tournament championship and we were able to win that soccer championship winning the first soccer trophy in 10 years of this school. My favorite memory from high school is the Stugo Disney trip. But also my favorite memory from high school is probably like, you know, after the soccer games when you beat with your whole team on the bus ride back after a win. You know, ain't nothing better than that feeling, man. Remember from high school? Probably would be going on the Disney trip with Stugo for the first time. I definitely learned a lot. My favorite memory is Friday Night Lights and cheering for 4 years. My favorite memory is probably going on the Disney Stugo trip. All of the years, they were

005all my favorite. It super fun. Just bonding with everybody. There's a lot, but one specifically is sophomore year. There was brainstorm. We all went back inside the Stugle classroom and we had like a little light party. [Applause] If you could give a shout out to anyone, a teacher, friend, or family member, who would it be and why? Um, I would shout out Miss Low. Uh, she was one of my favorite teachers. And um, I would like to shout out Miss Nico because she's so amazing and she's guided me through the entire thing. Miss Mendoza because she's been with me for three years and she's basically watched me grown up. But also, I like to shout out my mom and my sisters and my dad. Everyone in my family. You guys are the ones that got

006me here and you guys are the ones that motivate me every day. I would shout out Miss Garcia and Miss Gomez because teachers who help me out a lot with personal problems or with my schooling. Everybody because everybody's awesome. Shout out to everybody. Yeah, it would be my my dad and my mom. I would shout out probably my parents and my friends just always being there for me and like just believing in me. Definitely be my mom. I don't think I would have been able to make it through high school without her. She definitely was the main reason. She pushed me more than anybody else did and is the reason why I'm successful today. I'd say my parents because they were always there for me whenever I needed them. And also Miss Cole. She was

007a really great teacher. To thank my parents for helping me get through the last four years. For teachers, I would like to thank Miss Mendoza, Mrs. Sinsky, and Mr. T for always being there for me to rely on when it comes to club stuff. I would say my best friend got me through four years of high school together. We're on the same cheer team and if I didn't have her, I'd probably go crazy. My shout out would be to Miss Amy Low, the choir director of course. Um, she has been so influential, like beyond music, like beyond music. But personalitywise, she's just more than a teacher. She's the definition of an educator. And I just couldn't thank her enough. I can't thank her enough. If I can give a shout out to anybody, he's no

008longer at the school, but I would give a shout out to Mr. Oliviveri. Um, just because he helped me both academically and to help me plan for my future. I'd also like to shout out Miss Padilla cuz she's helped me through every process, every step of this way in high school. I want to shout out all my amazing teachers that helped me out throughout the years. Um, I know some of them only had one year and even after that they still stayed in contact. Uh, Miss Pansky, Miss Jay, Miss Jowski, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Rue, you know, they've all been amazing for me. I'd like to give a shout out to my parents because they've supported me no matter what decision I make in anything that I do and they're always just super encouraging and make

009sure that I stay true to myself. I'd also like to give a shout out to Miss Mendoza for being our school mom. Love her. Um, Miss Nico for always being supportive with any college decisions and then all my teachers because they're all super helpful and influential for what I decide to do. Okay, shout out to my family. Hey guys. They've always been supporting me and giving me advice and they're always telling me just from like personal experiences like I'm always learning from them. Um, shout out to Mendoza, Miss J. Love you guys. Also, shout out to my family. I love you, Mama. All jokes aside though, I love you guys. I appreciate you guys. Thank you for all the support. Thank you for everything you taught me. I love you and I don't know. And

010yeah. [Music] I wish I'd be doing this by myself. [Music] There's a lot And as we look back on these moments that shaped us, we ask the people who helped guide us through it all, our teachers. Uh my best advice would probably be uh just understand that things might not always go the way you expect them to or plan them to, but it's okay. You'll be able to just stick with it and navigate through whatever whatever comes your way. Okay. The most important thing is move forward. So do something new every year. And if you discover that you don't like something or you don't like your job, that's okay. Try to find a different one. Try to find some good hobbies. Try to find something you really enjoy to do and then do it. It's

011important to have a plan and move forward, but be okay with just embracing embra learning how to embrace mistakes and learning from it. take it dayto-day, you know, don't be in a rush to be quoteunquote an adult, right? Because adultting can suck at times, right? Um so, uh just don't be in a hurry. It's going to hit you hard, you know? Uh but don't compare yourself to everybody else. This is your own journey. This class has so much passion. I would say immensely just unforgettable passion. The kiddos that I've had this year and my CT internship class, every single one of them, I've got goosebumps talking about it. They've had so much energy and ideas for bigger and greater things. I know Princess is going to go off and make a million dollars with her

012jewelry business and Eric Martinez is going to go make a cathedral and Natalie is going to be signing autographs and Damen Garcia is going to be involved in everything he possibly can be involved in because he's just a really good guy. And that makes me so happy to see that the DE legacy will live on with their passion. You don't be in such a rush to be grown up, to get married, to get a house, to do all of these things. Um you you're you're 17, you're 18. Um we live until we're like 90, 100 years old now. You're going to be an adult longer than you're going to be in your 20s. So enjoy your 20s. Um go on vacation, get an education. I'm not saying you have to go to university. university is

013great and all go devils, but um education comes in different ways. So don't don't uh take that away from yourself. Don't take that opportunity away. So just enjoy life, live for the next day because you don't know what the next day is going to be. So congratulations. Um you've made it over the first hurdle. The race is a long one. And the race isn't really a race. It's not about where you wind up. It's about who you become along the way. So, please always remember where you got your foundation. And remember your sting qualities, right? Always be kind to other people. Always be thoughtful. Have integrity. Don't ever give up on your dreams. And go out there and get involved. I have so many words of advice, but I would think one of the biggest

014words um of advice that I can give you is don't ever give up even when time seems hard. Just make sure that you know what your priorities are and and put your yourself your your health and your happiness above everything else and take care of yourself. Hugs and kisses. Class of 2025, you made it. You know, um this is no small feat, right? um you're walking across the stage, you know, uh your family are going to be celebrating you, your friends will be celebrating you. Cherish each moment, right? And go be great. And again, stop at nothing to achieve greatness. All right? See you. Well, thank you for everything that you've done for this school. You are always a scorpion and I'm just I'm grateful for the time that we had together to keep going.

015Never give up. Please always try everything once. Don't play the what if game. Don't think about regrets. Try it once as long as you're safe. Enjoy life. Get an education. Be happy. Think about tomorrow. But don't be so focused on tomorrow that you forget that today is just as important. Love you guys. [Music] United [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] And just like that, it's time to say goodbye. The memories will hold on forever. We grew up here. We found our people, our passions, and a piece of who we are. This chapter is closing, but our story is just getting started. So, here's to the class of 2025. Thank you for [Music] everything. And I have to sit down for a [Music] while. The feeling that I'm losing her forever. While never really entering the woods,

016I'm glad whenever I can share a laughter that funny little girl slipping through my fingers all the time. I try to catch her in it. The feeling in it slipping through my fingers all the time. Do I really see what's in her mind? Each time I think I'm close to knowing she keeps on growing, slipping through my fingers all the time. Sleep in our eyes. Her and me at the breakfast table barely awake. I let precious time go by. Then when she's gone, there's that old melanchol feeling and a sense of guilt I can't deny. What happened to our wonderful adventures? The places I had planned for us to [Music] go. Well, some of that we did, but most we didn't. And why? I just don't know. [Music] slipping through my fingers all the time.

017I try to catch every minute slipping through my fingers all the time. Do I really see what's in mind? [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Come on. [Music] Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. [Music] Good evening, Desert Edge. Please stand and remove your hats for the presentation of colors by the Awafria High School Air Force Junior ROC cadetses. Margarita Tedo, Marilyn Gold, Nathaniel Chavez, commanded by Marley Maru, followed by the singing of our national anthem by soloist Favor Debo. [Music] Say by the dawn early [Music] light at the twilight. [Music] last stripes and bright stars through the fight or [Music] the soing. [Music] And the [Music] rockets [Music] bursting gave proof through the [Music] night there. Oh, say that star [Music] spank for the land of the [Music] free and the home of the I tell [Applause] you they get to

018the [Music] You may be seated. Good evening and welcome to Desert Edge's class of 2025 graduation ceremony. [Applause] I am Briana Polarino and I am this year's student body president and I am honored to stand in front of all of you today. I want to start off by thanking our family, friends, and faculty for helping us along our journeys. It's because of all of you that we all stand here today. We thank you for your love, your support, and your undying motivation. We truly couldn't have done it without you guys. You've all been our guiding lights, and you guys are so amazing. As for my fellow graduates, we spent years racing towards this day, and now it's here, and it's hard to believe it's actually happening. Throughout our four years here, we laughed, we failed,

019we stressed, we lived, we've grown, and we kept moving forward. And it feels like just yesterday, we were all scrambling to find our classes on the first day of freshman day here. But now, here we are, ready to graduate. Class of 2025, our time here may be ending, but our journey is just beginning. The world is full of possibilities, and there is so much more waiting for us out there. The memories we created here will stay with us, but now it's time to create new ones, to face new challenges, and to continue building the futures we've always dreamed of. So, as we prepare to take the next step, let's set let's do so with gratitude in our hearts and excitement in our souls. Let's remember we've already overcome so much and there's nothing that could

020stop us now. Thank you once again to everyone who's been a part of our journey and congratulations to the class of 2025. We did it. [Applause] Thank you, Brianna. At this time, please welcome Eric Martinez, who will deliver our first graduate address. [Applause] [Music] Thank you, ma'am. Good evening, class of 2025. There is an old saying, they tried to bury us, but they did not know we were seeds. Today, we are blooming, not just from struggle, but from growth, memories, and joy. We've made it. We are the class of 2025 and we are the scorpions. And today we rise. And freshman year feels like a lifetime ago. Does anyone remember their first day? Wandering the halls, looking for our classes, hoping we would not be late. And since then, we've had pep rallies, spirit weeks,

021football games, theater shows, dances, heartbreaks, and unforgettable laughs in the cafeteria. Some of us joined sports and others found our crew in clubs, band or art. Some of us just kept showing up, quiet, steady, and strong. And no matter who we were or where we started, we made it together. And to our teachers, thank you. You believed in us when we were not sure that we believed in ourselves. You showed us that education is not just something we get, but is the foundation we build upon. the fire that sharpens our minds. And because of you, we see that knowledge doesn't just open doors, it builds new ones. And now we are not just stepping forward, we are shaping a path ahead. And to each other, thank you for the memories, the support, and the late

022night group chess before finals. languita Mia. And thus, this diploma is more than a piece of paper. It is every step we've ever taken, every test we ever passed, and every friendship that we've ever built. This this diploma stands for the late nights, the early mornings, the times we kept going when everything in us just said stop. And it's more than just the mark of where we've been. It is proof. Proof of our growth and proof of our grit, and of our hearts. And now we don't have dreams. We have the strength to chase them with purpose, with pride, and with no fear. And now we move forward with pride in our hearts and scorpion spirit in our souls. Felicidales, class of 2025, congratulations. Let's change the world. [Applause] Thank you, Eric. Students, faculty, family,

023and friends, welcome to Desert Edge High School's 20th commencement ceremony as we celebrate the incredible class of 2025. Over the past four years, you have dedicated yourselves to reaching this day. You faced adversity, celebrated triumphs, and committed yourselves to learning and growing. And now you made it. This is one of those unforgettable milestones you'll be bragging about for years. Definitely one you'll want to share with your own children. It's totally instaorthy, sure, but it's more than a snap for your streaks and your story. It's one that holds more far more meaning than just a fleeting moment online. Gathered here this morning are your families, friends, teachers, and peers watching with great pride and admiration. Look around you. Take in this moment. This is a day you will remember forever. I'd like to take a moment

024to recognize several honored guests on stage with me. From the Awafria High School District governing board, Vice President Vicky Landis, Mr. Eric Coloulm and Mrs. Sarah Self. Also joining us is our superintendent, Mr. Mark East, and members of our AA Fria Executive Cabinet and your and some of our senior to senior members. Welcome. And your Desert Edge administration assistant principles, Mrs. Cynthia Msia, Mrs. Idena Russell, and and Mrs. Melissa Steel. A special thank you to Mrs. Kimmy Smith, our dedicated faculty and staff, our incredible counselors who all helped you prepare for today's celebration. Thank you for your dedication to Desert Edge. When you all arrived on campus as freshmen, you were encouraged to take on the challenge of pursuing academic excellence, shining in athletics and the arts, and actively contributing to our school and our

025greater Goodyear community. Our goal was to prepare you not just for graduation, but for all the opportunities that come after. Four years ago, we arrived at Desert Edge together. And it has been a great privilege for me to witness your journey and see how you've grown. As Scorpions, you've taken on AP and dual enrollment classes, succeeded in CTE programs, and received countless awards and recognition in the arts and athletics. Collectively, this senior class has earned over 11 million dollars in scholarship. [Applause] Many of you will go on to college, college, universities, trade schools, and some of you will serve our country in the United States military. Our athletes have made their mark, showing heart, determination, and grit on the court, fields, and tracks, winning our divisions, regions, and bringing home the welldeserved 5A state football

026[Applause] championship. Over 20 members of this class will continue competing at the collegiic level. If you were an athlete during your time at Desert Edge, please stand and be [Applause] recognized. You may be [Applause] seated. Some members of our graduating class have chosen to serve our country after high school by enlisting in our military. This path reflects a strong sense of purpose, discipline, and commitment. If you are a student entering the military after graduation, please stand and be recognized. You may be seated and thank you for your future service. Desert Edge student government has been the voice and the heartbeat of the student body planning the events promoting scorpion pride. If you are a member of our student government, please stand and be [Applause] recognized. You may be [Applause] seated. We proudly honor the 36

027student artists who have earned the Arizona State Seal of the Arts Proficiency, a distinguished recognition of their dedication and achievement in the arts. Our students wearing the rainbow cord, please stand to celebrate your artistic excellence and commitment to advancing fine arts. Please be seated. We are proud to honor our students who have earned the seal of biiteracy, recognizing their dedication and achievement in mastering two or more languages. Their commitment to communication and cultural understanding reflect the global excellence we celebrate at Desert Edge. The five students who have earned this seal, please stand and be recognized. You may be seated. Congratulations. We proudly recognize our students who have also earned the civic seal, a testament to their deep understanding of our government, history, and active citizenship. Their achievement reflects a strong commitment to civic responsibility and

028making a positive impact in their community. These five students who have earned this seal, please rise so we may recognize [Applause] you. Thank you. You may be seated. Our students in career and technical education demonstrate a commitment to building skills for the future and applying their learning to real world settings, preparing them for both college and career. If you are wearing a red and blue cord and you are a CT completer, please stand. Job well done. Please be seated. We also have many students who have completed a Westmech certification preparing for direct entry into the workforce and further training. We commend you for taking this important step towards building a strong foundation for your future career and contributing to our skilled workforce. Westmech completers, please stand to be recognized. Congratulations. You may be seated. Our

029members of the National Honor Society wearing gold stools have exemplified scholarship, leadership, service, and character. You have set the standard of excellence in both in and out of our classrooms, making a lasting impact on our school community. NHS students, please stand and be recognized. You may be seated. Today, we also proudly recognize our 13 early graduates whose hard work, determination, and focus have brought them to this milestone ahead of their schedule. Your dedication to education is inspiring, and we celebrate your achievement with admiration and pride. Will those juniors who are graduating early please stand and be recognized. Congratulations. Please be seated. To our students that are wearing their silver and copper cords, you represent the highest academic achievement, reflecting years of dedication, perseverance, and a true commitment to excellence in learning. Students wearing the silver

030cord represent the top 10% of the 2025 class. Will those students please rise to be recognized for this achievement? You may be seated. Students who are wearing our copper cords represent the top 5% of the class of 2025. Please stand to be honored for your academic achievement. You may be seated. And now, if the following students would please rise. Anakah [Music] Yaboot, Autumn [Applause] Shanahan. These two young ladies represent the first and second in the class of 2025. Congratulations to you two ladies on this distinction. Please remain standing while we honor the additional top 1% of the scholars wearing both the silver and copper cords. Maria Palasios Bonitez, Jennifer Aoyo, and last but not least, Ariana Sart, excuse me, Aurora [Applause] Sartiano. Your dedication to academic excellence is truly remarkable. Congratulations on your outstanding success.

031Give them a round of applause. You ladies may be seated. To the class of 2025, today marks both the close of one chapter and the exciting start in the next story of your life. The pages ahead may bring new challenges and unexpected turns, but you've developed the voice and the tools to author your next chapter with purpose. Navigating problems, leading with heart, collaborating with others, and above all, staying curious and fully engaged in your own story. As you move through life, remember your scorpion values. service, thoughtfulness, integrity, never giving up, and always getting involved. Don't be afraid to turn the page, even when the plot is uncertain. Mistakes are part of your storyline that shape your growth. You won't always know what the next chapter holds, and that's okay. Keep writing anyway. Listen more than

032you speak. Treat people with dignity and pursue the life that makes your story come alive. Remember, your success is not always about titles, GPA, or income. It is about your purpose. It is about your joy. It's about doing the next right thing, even when it's hard. So whether you're off to college, the military, a career, or a journey you have not yet defined, know that you have what it takes. Straight facts. You're a DE scorpion. And wherever you go, this family, this community will go with you. So congratulations, class of 2025. May your story unfold with courage, brilliance, and a voice that is unmistakably your own. Please welcome our final graduate speaker, Delicia Fiero. Hello fellow graduates. Today marks a moment of celebration and reflection. Together we stand at the edge of a new chapter

033filled with excitement, uncertainty, and endless possibilities. It is completely natural to feel a bit unsure about what lies ahead. But in those but those feelings do not make us weak. In fact, they remind us that we are growing. Through fear and confusion, strength and confidence begin to take strength. Each journey to this point has been different. But what unites us is that in every one of them has included struggle, growth, and triumph. We've stumbled. We've questioned ourselves. And at times we've even lost hope. But in those very moments we found resilience. Vulnerability isn't something to hide from. It is something that connects us and drives us forward. Today is not a celebration of accomplish not just a celebration of accomplishments but a perseverance. This class has a demonstrated determination in ways that shine brightly just

034like the stars in the night sky. That light didn't come from ease, but from facing obstacles head on and choosing to keep going even when things felt impossible. There was something poetic about stars. Their beauty, their brightness, and their quiet strength has long been seen of sim symbols of in symbols of inspiration. And much like the stars, the people sitting here today carry stories filled with courage and growth. These stories not only shaped by personal determination but also by the unwavering support of family, friends, teachers, and mentors. These guiding lights help illuminate the path forward, reminding us that what's possible when someone simply believes in us. As this class steps into the future, it is important to carry forward a simple truth. Strength isn't found in per perfection, but in perseverance. It is okay to

035feel uncertain. What matters is the courage to keep trying and to keep moving forward. Falling down doesn't define a person. The idea of getting back up does. Let go of past regrets, the what-ifs, and the self-doubt. For it is not the number of mistakes that determine success, but the un the willingness to keep trying, to keep dreaming, and to keep growing. The most lasting legacy will not be in test scores or accolades, but in the connections made, the kindness shown, and the resilience shown throughout the way. So, as class of 2025 moves forward, may each person here continue to write a story that shines boldly, brightly, and without apology. Just like the stars, this class has the power to light the way for others. So, look ahead. Congratulations, class of 2025. Thank you. [Applause] Mr.

036Eis, if you would please join me at the podium. At this time, it is my pleasure as the principal of Desert Edge High School to certify to you, Mr. East and to the governing board that each student before you has met the graduation requirements set by the state of Arizona and the Awafria Union High School District. Superintendent East, please accept this class. Principal Gretchen Olympia Han, please approach center stage. Our Fria High School District Vice President Vicky Landis, members Sarah Silk and Eric Colum, please join Principal H. Ladies and gentlemen, Familia and friends with the power vested in me by the Arizona Department of Education and authority granted by our governing board. I, Superintendent Marco Antonio Islas, accept and verify that on this 12th day of May in the year 2025 that the students present

037have met the requirements to earn a diploma from the great Desert Edge High School. [Applause] Let the record show that this is the class of 2025 forever. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Eastless. The students names today will be read by our incredible Desert Edge faculty members, Miss Heidi Banky and Mr. Bryce Wright. Bryce, we ask guests that during the reading of student names, you are considerate of all students and allow each name to be heard. Seniors, you guys ready? [Music] Seniors, prepare to receive your diplomas. first row. That means you can stand up. Colin Troy Wadell, I Aguilar, [Applause] Deontay Amari Lynch, Webster, Brian Gonzalez, Flores, [Applause] Sophia Alice Rayard, Adrien Stefan Hernandez, Debbie Lordis Sceto, Michaela Dudley, Keegan Austinine Edwards, Ireland Rain McLaren, Victoria Rodriguez, Castillo, Aaliyah Carolina Cabrada, Angie Sophia Gonzalez,

038Loyola, Ryan Shay Dobbins, Eileen Palace, Fernandez, Briana K. Garcia, Emily Eileen Himenez, Dana Marie Lidle, Marlla Espinoza Diaz, Briana Natali Balamino, Arya Christine Tingo, Natalie Roxan Ldios, Chase Michael Downing Michael Scott Burley Jr. Aiden Julian Menddees Favor Serena Debo Richard Ivan Ayala Jr. Eric Martinez, Antonio Jose Gutierrez, Delicia Fiero, [Applause] Gabriel Mason Lynch, Chanel Marie Wbborn, Joshua David Campbell II, Adrien Xavier Medina, Kayen O'Neal Stanton, Carlos Joseph Mackey, Braden Daniel McGee, Khalil Kyres Mitchell, Aiden Armando Mendville, Ava Ray Morren, Stephen Robert Hail, Eva Sophia Martinez, Jal Joseph Jaditi, Taylor Austin Gardner, Sean Everett Smith, I Dominic Vincent D. Benadetto, Preston Blake Peters, Jay Johnson, [Applause] Later, Yanadira Santana Sarabia, [Music] Timothy, Alec, Albby, Penelopey May, Granado, Alejandro, Nablas, Dozal, [Music] Nuvia Amy Tavison Par Jason Christopher Florentine Leah Cyan Bernabi Jason Anthony Fogle Zeus Durazzo

039Marcus Dmitri Carter Savannah Hannah Lee King, [Music] Christopher Cruz Frosto, Caleb Andrew Kersy, [Music] Isaac Xavier Ruiz, Kayen Christopher Sheen, Emily Azumi, Valenuela, Kadina, Christopher James, Michael Wilbanks, Autumn Grace Shanahan, Tegan Rayanne Gutierrez, Gianna Ray Craycraftoft, Reyes Joseph Ramirez III, Angelica Victoria Wagner, Hosea Eugene Steel Jr. Michael Allan Altram Angel Aoyo Sixthos Victoria Elizabeth Calderon Jaden Giovani Garcia [Applause] Jonah Matthew Trinidad Watts Isaac Lopez Noah Carbajal [Applause] Antonio Fernandez Jr. Dominique Big Time G Marley Anne Hunt, Andrew Zenon, Michael Robin, Faith Das, Elijah Charles, Carb Poe, Michaela Danielle Ruiz, Landon Clark Pollson, Zack Zachary Maddox Walden, [Music] Derek Jason, Colinio, Pedrosa, Price, Andrew Witter, Kayla Salana, Aiden Ivory, Calderon, N TR, Brody Douglas, Hints, Pedro Julian Delil, Nvea Naen Chavez, Alexandra Flores, Angel Valtier, Caitlyn Elizabeth Ray, Jessica Daphne Martinez, Haley Carolyn Powell, Shane Jeffrey

040Marshall, Christina Lauraai, Arietta, Emmanuel Ranguel, [Music] Emily Bashar, Dylan Allen Rubio, Maya Renee Moore, Trinity Leia Kintania Katie Diane Scott Brooklyn Victoria Mitchell Princess Ruiz Caitlyn Grey Mountain Kenny Bryson James Sakuro Acedera Sage Iris Herd Gianna Maya Kamacho Witworth, Starlet Tadwin Smith, Anthony Castillo, Tori Linia Collins, Maya Renee Jackson, William Tyler Rogers, Jade Nicole Merdict, [Applause] Cole Aaron Rogers, Leticia Arosco Moreno, Jamar Lloyd Beal, Goins, Sabrina Len Renteria, [Applause] [Music] Daniela Yam Duran Aparicio, Brandon Donovan Diaz, Dominic Gabriel Science, Jacel Garcia, Sergio Adrien Galvan, [Applause] Ariana Ortega Salazar, Mariah Lea, Ethan Jerry Baker, Jasmine Elise Maya Gado, Johan Derek Castro, Josiah Monae Robinson, Ko Robert Ortega, Jasmine Elizabeth Valdes, Rios, Daniel Robin Evans, Michelle Sosa Rosales, Angel Daniel Chavez Ortega Gabrielle Sasho Abby Anne McCoy Dominique Alexis Blackwell Andrew Corona Javana Skyler Smith Alexia Garcia

041Gomez Mia Ayanna Cassandra Smith, Ein Felix Martinez, Janelle Marie Marquez, [Applause] Jose Isael Frias Jr. Cani Marie Vega Maria Lopez Lopez Lesie Rodriguez, Jaden Adai Lomez, Arias, Amari Star, Steel, Gabriella Renee Berford, Andrew Lynn, Henry II, Can you say Lopez? Yes. Camille Irene Lopez, Briana Darzo, Savannah Lynn Kramer, Risa Tapico, Silva, Mia Juliet, Whitby, Mgalli, Via, Realel, Belle, Lily, Garcia, Terin Love Crossman, Elena Noville, Espino, Crystal Ayala, Hector Martin, Mendoza, Leo, Jorge, Giovani, Guola, Rihanna Lopez, Kendra Miriam Baddy Olivia Isabelle Campa Kayn Connley Robert Pales Rojo Laureli Summer Matthews Kaden Mai Williams flag Angela McKenna Bermudez Cameron Israel Lopez Haley Lynn Haskins Omry Alivo Ortega Aurora Love Sartiano Jesse James Molina say Luzia Bragado Ameia Taylor Marie Nicholson, Agass Gazi, Bragado, Tin Amir Miller, Hannah May Ramos, Taylor Amaya, Denise Ivy, Karina Marin, [Music] Destiny

042Rain, Jana Beasley, Chila Grace, Luan Fong, [Applause] [Music] Naima Moreno, Chavarin, Erica Mena, Raphael Rashad Powers, Riley James Gruber, Annayia Jasmine Jordan, [Applause] Adrien James Icewolf, [Applause] London Jazelle Matthews, Bryce Tyler Maine, Sia Marie Morgan, Andrew Andrew Michael Orion, Angela Owens, Eric Estabban, Dworth, Bellamy, Giovani, Amina Harris, David Chavez, [Applause] Kenneth Oang Biako, Matthew Timothy Jackson Jr. Demaya Renee Smith, [Music] Isabella Teresa Payne, Ava Corey Torres, Priscilla Diamond Hernandez, Oscar Verdusco, Garcia, Ana Jaselene Ruiz, Leoardo Palio, Alica Blanco Melendres, Gabriella Morales, Hernandez, Duce, America, Lazo, Gyos, Fred Rodriguez, Jr. Larissa Khalani Cry Santos, Joyce Yena Tapia, Austin David, Brander, Ana, Monnique, Fimbres, Anley, Susan, Mosilla, Mario, The third, [Applause] exa Areando, Christian, Jonathan Lyola, Rico, Valentina, Ramirez, I know your sister, Brenise, Palifox, Tapia, Seda, Wowaste, Clifford, Bluger, Julia Renee Lernette, Alicia Niela, Malachi, Tymani,

043Mala King, [Applause] Raina, Janice, Haney, Christopher Terrence Breaker, Dimma Nigz Salisar Jerry James Washington Angel Richard Martinez Chanel Dwayne Ross Logan Harley Garcia Anthony Delano Bridey Jr. McKenzie Marie Zwicker, Taylor Jace Tucker, Karen Margarita Marcado Varona, Nathan Juan Kovar, Rubio, [Applause] Gracie Fay, Cabra, Camille Bednas, [Applause] Lauren Katherine Katic, Luis Yanes, Alexander Clifford, Lesno, Air Archie, Baldoor, Aragon, Elijah Juan, Okosta, [Applause] Maximino, Alonzo Nathan Brandon Kennedy Adrien Ricardo Sawaki Alexander Lyall Siggins Jr. Christian Robert Verda, [Applause] Jaden Robert, Chakos, Siglo, Julian Nathaniel Valdez, Cooper James Sakura, Ari Zang, Roelio, Arian Aosta II, Eric Robert Witworth, Alyssa Ariana Silva, Brent Ryan Casey, Malaya Danielle Ellis, Seth Anthony Weidman, David Antonio VA, Dennis Hernandez Jr. Andrew Lopez, [Music] Hayden Phillip Adams, Devin Gabriel Charles, Austin Trayvon Watkins, Eliia Rain Guyire, Aiden Stewart Moore, Briana Denise, Magana, Gomez,

044Owen Jamal Beay, Maryanne Hope, Vela, Brian Inigu, Edward Manuel Torres, Juan Romero, Marcio Diego Martinez, Rayundo Jr. Molina Jeremas Alexander Lopez Tyson Cole Caner Nicholas Valadez Fon Seca Jazelle Anilev Meyer Israel Rangel Are you the last one? Safia Miriam Marx, Ammani Wanga, Angel Ramirez, Ricky Ray Love, Santon, Pebba, Mibro, Grange, Deng, Deng, Justin Thomas, Mirwald, Marcus Allan Castro, Evony Ari Alba, Kiana Emory Pacheco Amaya, Devonte Deshan Sincere Matthews, Darian Javvon Reic, Javier Alexis Gomez, Harley Renee Osorio, [Music] Mia Kylani Wararez, Jennifer Ariana Trevino, Tia Marie Green, Mario Martinez, Sixos, Paul Wesley Campbell, the fourth, Jasmine Lee Sims, Keegan Scott Anderson, Bobby Elise Gentry, Kayla Marielle Rodriguez, Kayla Madison, Lee, Carara Madison, Hetric Leela Fox Martinez, Anukica Selene Yaboot, Desiree Lynette Burton, Freddy Antonio Perez, Brooklyn Emily Thompson, Nathan Lee, Dalia Patricia Molina, Emma Grace Vega,

045Michaela Aaliyah Lopez, Damian Jesus Estrada, Sidra Esparanza Guerrero, [Applause] John Daniel Ramirez Jr. Isabelle Alana Hasso, Isaac Anthony Gonzalez, Natalie Arias, Marco Antonio Ventura, Karim, [Music] Sienna, Armenia Anderson, Liliana J. Trinidad, Atos Noel Cardo, Mason Lloyd Collins, Micah Don Morris, Braden Jean Rodriguez, Brian Castro Orosco, Gavin Bailey, Jir White, Alberto Melendres, [Applause] Dominic Damon Maya, Alexander Munoz, Haime Varela Jr. Fernando Sanchez Ggo Jr. Rio Marie Perrera, Alex Alberto, Leon Carlos, Luke Elias, Conrad Bennett, Christian Hakobo, Drake Connor, Theiti, Jonathan Haime, Sierra, Julian Alejandro Luna, [Applause] Santiago Enrique Lopez Portillo, Justin Cooper Flanigan, Manuel Antonio Ramirez, Damian Dominic Garcia, Ethan Allessandro Perez, Grant Monroe, Clarage, Adrianne Lopez, Parazza, Angelina Ray, Elmer, Joshua, Angel Razo, Naa O'Shea, Casease, Brian Hernandez, Estrada, Tayana Mari, Tribbit, Sebastian Alexander Gonzalez, Lance Tribet Jr. Mariela Perez, Calavis, Phoenix, and Elaine Park,

046Andrea Briana Knight, Jenna Margarita, Jennings, Morero, Sophia Hazelle, Flamco, [Music] Jet Harvey Franks, Samantha Elizabeth Elliot Sean Michael Gilly, Aelia Cynthia Marie Dela [Music] Cruz, Alexis Monnique Olivas, Camila Andrea Herrera, Amarana Kalin McDuffy, Marlene Arce, [Music] Madison Renee Gutierrez, Grace, Alicia Bradford, Dominique Jordan Flores, Victor Gonzalez, Flores Jr. Luciano Amir Franklin, Alicia Sophia Michelle Pickkins, Annie Chidzes, Nia Alexis, Cornish, Juan Diego Corez, Valagio, Rihanna Lache Dawson, Estraa Bethany Bautilla Lopez, Jennifer Abigail Aoyo, Isaiah Mariano Delar Rosa Hernandez, Karina Jessica Alvarez, Ashley Elizabeth Nava, Norma Grace Crawford, Maya Yasmin Hernandez, Jared Israel Rodriguez, Montgomery, McKenzie, Rose Murphy [Applause] Valentine Minharez, Cicia Gloria Nunees, Jasmine Angiano Garcia, Samantha Rodriguez, Annette Alandre Valuela Torres, Jasmine Rose Thompson, Maria Fernandanda Palasios Benitez, [Applause] Jacqueline Alejandro Dorti, Robert Alexander Martinez, Sean Anthony Matis, Ethridge, Tatum, Nicole Iser, Zlea Mahia Olivas,

047Carolina Beltron, [Applause] Gabriel, Alex Roman, Maxilliano Compos, [Applause] Vincent Nicole Nicholas, Anthony Valdez, Anthony Martin, Goroy, Cvantes, Cedric Jared Dent Jr. Miranda Rahina Valdez, [Applause] Tahaji, Jiad Wafer, [Music] Vietta Joselyn Himenez, Javvantis, Sivon Williams, Sophia Hannah Ramirez, McKenna Sheay Robin, Autumn Jacqueline Pukesi, Payton McKenzie Parker, Angelique Rose Thompson, Alexa Eris, Ortiz, AJ Molina, Zoe Danielle Salce, Juliana Eva Molina, Rachel Rose Hartwig, Crystal Gutierrez, Ariana Alise Castillo, Natalie Alvarez, Jaden Ashley Norris, [Music] Karina Alejandra, Gutierrez Camis, Christopher Adrien Cerio, Fabiola Lisette, Velasco Diaz, Erica Yasmine Noriega Hernandez, Annayia Rose Garcia, Jennifer Prito Gonzalez, Zachary Christopher Coleman, [Applause] Melanie Juliet Garcia Vasquez, Devin Martinez, Bianca Regalado, Bobito Ray Grant, Jerelle Ross, Alexander Johnson, Elijah Aniel Aragon, Isabella, El Thomas, [Applause] Amber, Christine Davis, [Music] [Applause] Ayard, Darnell, Self, Hayden, Ze McKenna, Elijah, Jericho, Javi, Johnson, Solomon, Omar

048Romero Dominguez, [Applause] Ruben Sto Lutz Jr. Alejandro Yam Urbano Dez, [Applause] Gage Carter Parks, Annayia Estraa Valdez, Trinity, Naa, Annabelle Brown, Arvisu, Nadia, Danielle Lford, Bane, Michaela, An Duket Rodriguez, Aubrey Alexa Rocha, Araseri Franco, Pietra, Mariana Sophia, Alvarado, Jayen Maya, de la Cruz, Jesus, Emmanuel, Diego, Juan, Arian, Michael Thomas, Julysa Lisbeth Hernandez, Elijah Sherban Fox, Juan Angel Rodriguez, Hernandez, Bion Ballard, Alexander K. Diaz Gosa Na Arman, Wanger, Obido, Udo, Christopher, Vanessa, Marie, Amaro, Darren, Civ, Trevon, Demetrius, Henderson, Navo, Gomez, Sanchez, Tyrell, Maurice, Husband, Zayen Tyler Laoo Aaron James Bernett Jr. Kimberly Crystal Valdez Gastelum Kevin Oencio Kyles Isaac Herado Gabaldi Mario Aaron Tostado Zion Mayan Russell Williams Diego Armando Balinino Aaliyah Nikaya A Gilmore Martha Gualupe Aguilar Castillo, Deari Michelle Cooper, Natalie Yasmine Lara, [Music] Brian Gerado, Cerna Chavez, Jimea Guadalupe Moreno, Joshua Joseph, Sununo,

049Gamar, Joseph [Music] Quith, Armani, Jaylen Smith, Lipy, Tanel T3 Malik Goff [Applause] Andrew Michael Germo Joshua Heop [Applause] House David Cabrera Brian Lavell Sims [Applause] All right. May I have Natalie Larius and Michael Burley please join me on the stage? [Applause] You're first. Thank you all for joining us on this special occasion. As we wrap things up, I want to say thank you to our families for always encouraging us and giving us wisdom we will carry out throughout our lives. And to my fellow graduates, today marks the close of a chapter. It also signals a exciting start of a new one. Be proud of the journey you've taken in the path ahead because the future is ours to [Music] create. The moving of the tassels symbolizes the transition from student to graduate. A moment that

050marks not only the completion of your academic journey, but also the beginning of new opportunities, responsibilities, and dreams waiting to be fulfilled. Class of 2025, please move your tassels from right to left. [Applause] Thank you all for being here today to celebrate this special occasion. You will be able to congratulate your graduate at gate 4 where you entered the state stadium. And now it is my great honor to present to you the Desert Edge High School class of 2025. Congratulations. Heat. Hey, Heat. feeling. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music]

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