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25-26 Ajo High School Academic Awards Ceremony

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YouTube / Ajo Unified School District
Date
2026-05-20
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Pima County, AZ
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2,393 words · about 14 min
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2026-06-05

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001She has to do Good afternoon everyone. >> I am Rosanto. This is Alexander M. >> We are your hosts for today's celebration. Welcome to our 2026 high school academic awards ceremony where today we celebrate the shining stars of Aaho High School. Our outstanding students who inspire us with their passion, hard work, and perseverance. >> Now, let's welcome the heart of today's celebration. Our amazing awardies. Let's give them a round of applause. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. >> Put your right hand over your heart. 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. You may now take your seat. On behalf of AO High School, it's our great honor to have you

002here today. We gather to celebrate excellence, to recognize effort, and to inspire even greater dreams ahead. And of course, Emma, we should not forget to understand and follow expectations while the event is going on. >> That's right, Alexander. As Red Raiders, let us remember the following expectations. Be respectful. No food or drinks allowed. To help keep the auditorium clean and well-maintained, food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue. Be respectful. Show courtesy and respect to all presenters, awardes, and guests. Remain quiet. Listen intensively while others are being recognized. Share appropriately. Clap and share respectfully for awardies. Avoid distractions. Keep conversations to a minimum and stay focused on the ceremony. >> Be responsible. Stay seated. Remain in your seat until it's appropriate to stand or leave. Keep folks away. Silence or turn off your phones

003to avoid disruptions. Support classmates. Be mindful of others around you, especially those boards. Respect personal space. Give space to others and the audience and awardees on stage. >> Be ready. Be prepared for recognition. If you're receiving an award, be ready to go on the stage promptly. Be present. Stay engaged and attentive throughout the ceremony, even if your name isn't. Display positive behavior. Represent yourself, your school, and your peers with pride. To officially begin our program, let's hear some welcoming words from our school principal, Miss Mercy Al. >> Good afternoon everyone. It is with great pride and joy that I welcome you all to the academic awards ceremony for our high school students. Today we gather to honor hard work, commitment, and excellence and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our young scholars. But before that,

004just like the other academic award ceremony that h just happened, I want to honor our families. So can if you're a parent, a guardian, a grandparent, or any family member that has been supporting our senior, not just seniors, but all high schoolers, please stand. Thank you for being here and for walking alongside your children on their academic journey. Your support, encouragement, and guidance have made a profound difference in their success. Again, let's give our families a big round of applause. to our dedicated teachers and staff. Please stand wherever you are. If you're behind the stage, show yourself. Show yourself. They're here. They're there. The others are over there in the middle. And I know the others are at the back. You continue to go above and beyond in preparing our students not just for exams

005but for life. Your mentorship, your belief in their potential and your tireless efforts make today's celebration possible. So, thank you teachers and staff. And to all high school students, today is a moment to pause and recognize how far you've come. High school is a time of growth, of self-discovery, of facing pressure, and navigating complexity. You are asked to think critically, act responsibly, and begin shaping your future with intention. The awards we present today celebrate more than just grace. They represent discipline, persistence, and the quiet hours of effort that often go unseen. Whether you're being recognized for academic excellence, leadership, improvement, or innovation, your achievements are worth celebrating. But let me remind you, true success is not measured only by medals or certificates. It is also about integrity, compassion, and the courage to keep moving forward

006even when things get tough. It's about using your talents not just to lift yourself, but to uplift others. So, take pride in what you've accomplished, but also stay hungry to learn more, grow more, and give more. You are building the foundation for your future and we couldn't be more proud of what you already achieved. So freshman raise your hand. Sophomores, stay raising your hand. Stay raising hands. Sophomores, juniors, where are you? Seniors, tell yourself, "I did great. >> I did." Great job. Once again, welcome to our guests and congratulations to our outstanding students. Let's begin this celebration of excellence. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Everyone, for your warm inspiring welcome. Now that we've set the door with a warm welcome, let's take a short but exciting break. Our challenge to select high school students prepare

007something special just for you. Let's give them a big round of applause as they take the stage. That's Good. Hello. Hi there, chef. We can have more engine. Thank you very much. Another times you ask you where to go. Don't make the best of this test. And don't ask why. It's not a question about a lesson learned in time. It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right. I hope you had the time of your life. and stomies in your mind and good health and good time and memories and dance on what it's worth. It was worth all of the unpredictable but at the end is right. I hope you had the time of your life. It's something unpredictable, but in The end is right. I hope you at the time of my life. It's

008something right. Thank you for such a wonderful performance. Now you can all get ready for presenting junior class. That's right. Ladies and gentlemen, A crazy LITTLE Let's begin. >> I have heard that before. >> Are you worried about? Not at all. He always looks pretty good. I'm going to break him. >> Break me. You finish the last fight. Save for Saturday night. All right, gentlemen. Keep it professional. You nervous already? >> That's enough. That's enough. The patient never listen. >> These two men truly dislike each other. But we shall see. That is fun. making his way to the offic. YEAH. HEAT. What do you want? Heat. Heat. Yeah. Hallelujah. Thank you very much. YOU WELCOME EVERYONE. GO AHEAD. referee has stopped this competition with 26 seconds in the first round. declare the winner BY DK

009AND HELLO. CONGRATULATIONS. That was an incredible performance tonight. But now you early to fight. What What did you change to adjust? I was patient. I I know he will get tired to me. That left kick to the head was brutal. Did you know that? Yeah, that kid was his eye roll back and then I went to finish him. What's next for Martinez? Anything. There you go. With this presentation, we intend nothing more but entertainment and this move will promote happiness, to be safe, respectful and be kind. Thank you. Thank you for such a wonderful performance. >> Let's go. Good. Dance, dance, dance. Thank you. >> Thank you, seniors. Welcome, sophomore day. Albert. Alex You are silent. Watch me. Now watch me. Now watch me. Watch me. Now watch me. Watch me. Me. Break your legs.

010Break it down. Break your legs. Break your legs. Break your legs. Break your legs. Break your legs. pop me. That's me. Superman like you can't LIKE ME. AMAZING PERFORMANCE. Now let's move to our high of academic honors and special awards. Today we not only celebrate the students who have excelled in both academic and non-academic fields but we also recognize the parents and guardians who have worked tirelessly to support and provide for their children's needs. >> That's right. So parents and guardians please join your child as they receive their award. May we call Miss Mercy school to read the awards. You got one. Oh my god. Let's talk >> Grace Allen Ace Allen is receiving the principles honor roll. High achiever, English language proficiency award, excellence in English language development award, and the most important award,

011kindness award. Riley Gabriel Pollson, Principal, high achiever in math, high achiever in science and best in social studies. Hallelujah. Ramirez, principal summer. John Cedric Savannah, principal Ky achievement. High achievers and the most important award champion >> Jesse Wilson principal AWARD HEATHER ALVAREZ, high achiever in science. Francisco Alan Sanchez an emerging proficiency advanc Please Oh, by the Marie Garcia. Amy, you listen. Julia Lopez. IS PROFICIENCY. >> Alvin Moore. JOSE Arco efficiency ambassador. I can hear you from here. >> Miguel. Man, a cheater. Let us give another round of applause to our outstanding freshman awards. We now move on to our sophomore students who have continued to demonstrate hard responsibility and academic excellence. May we now recognize our sophomore together with their parents. Emeralds on the ground, principals on the road, high achiever in math, kindness champion

012award, and best in social studies. SAMANTHA, high achiever in math, high achiever in science, highest champion and technical skills assessment certificate for architectural drafting. A hint, principal of the world, high achiever in math, high achiever in science, kindness champion award, DSer Certificate for architectural drafting and best social STUDIES I have a certificate for culinary arts and serve Personal certificate Rodriguez. Our achievement PSA certificate of the arts serve same good number and best in social studies award KIMBER PSA certificate with memorial certificates. My high achiever in Sandra Ala and French champion. Pagan Alvarez. Jose on award. champion certificate for architectural Oscar Armando. I achieved science AND certain Natalie DENISE champion and TSA certificate for architectural draft. Maya Camila Harris. Madison Zeland, high achiever in science, finance champion, TSA certificate for architectural drafting, best social studies, Morgan,

013Barbara, MOREN, COOPER certificate for best social studies. That's what you do. at the game forward. I remember Rene Gabriel Martina. Carter Alan Green honorable PSA certificate for blessing and PSA certificates for serve. Nicholas Rogers, HONOR. Marilyn and Maya on the road dancer. Tyler Stevens honor Daniel Honor. Okay. A Costa R. Stephanie Garcia. Gomez and Adam. Rush Michael Gn achievement and science. My dad, he has a certificate for architectural drafting. Nia faith Jordan. Lord Lopez Bra achiever in science certificate architectural draft. MAXIMUS. That's my love. >> Yeah. The last event efficiency of dance and serve safe. Fernanda Dia Garcia, emerging proficiency advancer. Congratulations to our remarkable sophomore awardees. This time we proudly recognize our junior students whose perseverance and dedication continue to to prepare for greater challenges ahead. Let us welcome our junior awards. Kia's honor,

014high achiever in science, ACT proficient awarding in ELA and Canvas Champion award personaliz achievement staff award high achievement science aca certificate for culinary arts serve save award JEAN EVAN LAZY people and finest champion ACP award TSA certificate for culinary arts and serve safe JASMINE Crazy finest champion award and serve safe with hunger model Jasmine Morales highest champion award. TSA certificate for architectural honors certificate for the human rights That's my string running back. >> Martinez, English language proficiency award. You have to angel David Garcia number. Okay. Sandy, JC, Let us once again give our juniors a big round of applause. Finally, we come to our seniors, our great students. the graduating class whose leadership, resilience, and achievements have made a lasting impact on our school community. Ladies and gentlemen, our grade 12 Jelion Award leadership in

015Please stand for me. Thank you so much. very much. Happy and leadership is Rihanna. I didn't know that. >> You run that for now. Maya Lopez. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. China's champion award. TSA certificate for culinary arts safe award. Princess Marquez, college math profession, high achiever in science, ACT, proficient award in a TSA certificate for architectural ground. Morgan Awesome. This is my art. Ian Reneora principles honor achiever in science champion award TSA certificate of architectural draft TSA certificate of pulling away art safe certificate Victoria principal on the road. Oliver Brahman silver principal award calculus excellence award math wizard champion in probability and statistics proficient TSA certificate for cleaning the arts and serve safe foods. Principal's honor. Our achiever now AC profession award yas honor ability and statistics proficient high achiever in science and finance champion. JESUS

016ALISA TSA certificate in culinary arts and here safe and hungry. >> Hannah Hollywood Lucious John the girl. award achiever in science finest champion award in Jonathan Marquez. Hey, >> Frankie. Sanchez Roberto. That's right. Bagel. Oh, >> Katie or Basel. Sage University. Radio. Thank you. DEVIN SEPTEMBER. Once again, congratulations to all our senior fellows and to the example they have sent to our students. As we conclude the presentation of awards, we must take pride in the achievements of all our learners who have demonstrated excellence, perseverance, and dedication throughout the school year. We have a special guest this afternoon. We have our dual and welcome coordinator from the Autumn Community College. Let's all give Randy Esuma a big round of applause. Hello, it's Gash. Espa. Hello everybody. My name is Brandy Eskuma. I am the health coordinator

017here at Community College. Um I am here just to recognize some special seniors that are have been working very hard in college courses while doing their high school graduation requirements. This is a big deal because they've already been succeeding in college for the past couple of years. I've been working with these students um very diligently every semester getting those classes sorted making sure that they excel throughout the semester. So I'm very very proud to recognize these seniors who have been working so hard as a college student as a high school student as someone within their community. So, thank you so much and please Audrey Morgan. Mendes. YEAH, >> Morgan Wilson. Princess Mon. Thank you. Good job. Good job. >> Thank you for taking the time to read the board's names for today's ceremony. make the

018celebration much more meaningful. >> And congratulations to all and their parents. >> And now bringing more energy to the stage, let's welcome another intermission number, our select high school students. computer. Oh The guy say goodbye. Dalmat. Give me another day. Louder. Sh. Christmas. Happy birthday. Where would you share? Thank you boys. NOW INTRODUCING SOPHOMORE TNC You're going to see Everybody. This is where I saw you say your Little school. Thank you sophomores for our last performance. That's not It's going down. You better dance. You won't be the one. You want it like going down. You better dance. What are you doing? about forive. You better dance. Thank you for such a wonderful place. You did great. To all our honores, may you continue to reach for stars. To our parents and teachers, thank you for

019believing, encouraging, and guiding. Let's all keep shining together. Red Raiders, we ask that you remain seated. We would like to request Dr. Roland Sero to give his closing remarks. Let us give him a round of applause. >> Thank you so much. Parents, thank you for being here. Teachers high school class of 2029. Who are you? Can I hear you 209? Who are you? Freshman. Let me hear the freshman. from the air. Class of 2020, class of 2027. Where are you? >> 2026. Where are you again? We'll see you in two days. Have a great night, guys. Thank you very much. As we near the end of today's celebration, we reminded that every award, every medit, and every recognition is a reflection of a dream nurtured by hard work, guided by teachers, and supported by our

020community. >> That's right. And behind every dream and support that dares to believe. Today we are not just the achievements but the vision that each of us to keep going, keep striving and keep dreaming. >> To close our program, we invite you all to join us in as we sing a song that reminds us to find our voice, stand tall through every challenge, and believe in the strength within us. It's a celebration of courage, confidence, and the power of never giving up. Together, let's raise our voices and war a powerful anthem for everyone who learns to feel boldly, speak, and make their marks on the future. >> May we call in Miss Batista and Moro to lead us in singing the community. >> Congratulations everyone. But before we end, Okay, you may join us singing.

021>> Please join us. >> This is a reminder that you are all champions. time. Oh, I said push me. But I got a shel down. I got the eye of the tireless champion and you're smile and you're not up here. I'm floating like a butterfly singing like a me down. I got the eye of the tire passing through the fire and you're lion. might be your passing through the fire and you're a champion and you're the hero. for your me. >> Thank you. Hallelujah.

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