001Are you guys ready [music] to get started? Yes, thank you. All right, good evening everyone and welcome to our parent award night. Tonight is especially meaningful because this is the first year that we are bringing all of our programs together, combining both leadership and learning. To celebrate the incredible dedication of our families, we are truly excited about what this represents. As a district, we are proud to walk alongside our parents. Together, we are building strong partnerships in support of our students' success and tonight is a reflection of that shared commitment. This evening, we celebrate the hard work and perseverance of our parents who have dedicated hours to learning, growing, and leading. We are honored to recognize 374 Parent University graduates. Wow! >> 101 CBET graduates, 14 PAL Ambassadors, >> [cheering] >> and 161 PAL participants.
002So, before we begin tonight's celebration, I would like to take a moment for the flag salute. Join me in welcoming to the stage the son of two of tonight's graduates, Mr. Michael Cavazos of Jefferson Elementary. Good evening. Please stand. 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 be seated. Let's give a round of applause to Mr. Cavazos. Thank you so much. We'd like to take a moment to recognize and thank several individuals for their invaluable support of our families and our programs. Before we begin, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge a few important groups. First, a thank you to our our band, Black Out Entertainment, for setting
003the tone for tonight. We appreciate your energy and talent. To our esteemed Bakersfield City School District Board of Education, I offer my deepest thanks for your unwavering commitment to family engagement. Your support has made a lasting impact. Special thanks to Board President, Mrs. Laura Guerrero Salgado, President Pro Tem, Mrs. Brooke Malloy Alt, Clerk Pro Tem, Mr. Mike Eggert, and also to Clerk, Dr. Chris Cruzboom, and Member, Mr. Anthony Fuentes. BCSD is fortunate to have leadership that values strong home-school partnerships and understands the vital role that family engagement plays in student success academically, socially, and emotionally. A sincere thank you to our Superintendent, Dr. Carling Aguilera Ford, and to his cabinet, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Laura Orozco, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Mike Havens, and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Sherry Gladden. So, let's
004take a moment to recognize an incredible group of leaders who make this work possible every single day. A huge thank you to our executive leadership team for your vision, guidance, and commitment to ensuring our schools have what they need to support both students and families. And to our amazing principals and assistant principals, you are the heartbeat of our campuses. Your leadership, your presence, and your dedication truly make a difference. If you are part of our district or site leadership, please stand so we can recognize you. If we could have the house lights on, please. I know that our prince We have lots of principals up at the top. Thank you so much for being here tonight. And to our executive leadership, thank you for being here as well. And now, a very special shout-out to
005our incredible BCSD FACE Liaisons across all 44 school sites. Yes, let's hear it for them. You are truly the heart of this work. You are champions for our families, relationship builders, and powerful advocates who uplift and empower parents every single day to support their children's education. We see you and we appreciate you, and tonight we celebrate you as well. Let's give our FACE team a huge, well-deserved round of applause. This year, Parent University looked a little different. Each of our school sites hosted classes, which expanded access in bringing learning directly to our families. This would not have been possible without the collaboration and the dedication of our principals and assistant principals, our academic coaches, behavior intervention specialist, school psychologist, campus supervisors, and of course, our incredible FACE Liaisons. Your commitment to showing up for our
006families has made a lasting impact, and we thank you. I also want to apologize for my voice. I have a cold. I'm not nervous, promise. I'd also like to extend our appreciation to our interpreters providing both Spanish translation and American sign language this evening. Thank you for ensuring that all of our families can fully access and engage in tonight's celebration. Also, thanks to our multilingual education program led by Mr. Alfonso Ceja for bringing ESL courses to our parents through the CBET program. We are proud to celebrate 101 parents who have completed an intensive 40-hour course. And finally, a huge thanks >> [clears throat] >> to my incredible FACE team at the district office, Ms. Teya Fingers, Paulina Mora Fernandez, Christie Mesa, Susie Gallardo, Erica Camarena Gomez, Patty Silva, and Tracy Rush. Your hard work behind
007the scenes make everything possible, so thank you. And now, I want to take a moment to speak directly to our VIPs for the evening, our parents who are being honored tonight. Because let's be honest, tonight is really all about you. Yes, give it up. It's for you. So, you made a choice. You made a choice to show up even on the days that you were tired. You made a choice to learn even when life was busy. A choice to grow, not just for yourselves, but for your children. And I know it wasn't always easy. Some of you came to classes after long work days. Some of you brought your younger children with you. And let's be real, there were probably moments when you thought, "Why did I sign up for this?" But you kept coming
008back. You showed commitment and you showed courage, and most importantly, you showed your children what it means to never stop learning. And that matters more than you may ever realize. Because while you were sitting in those sessions, taking notes, asking questions, and growing as leaders, your children were watching. You are their first teacher. You're their biggest role model. Their example of what perseverance looks like, and tonight is not just a celebration of what you completed, it's a celebration of who you are. You are leaders. You are advocates, and you are partners in this work with us. And we are so proud to walk alongside you. So, tonight, as you walk across this stage, I hope you feel celebrated, valued, and incredibly proud of yourselves, because you've earned this moment. So, congratulations. At this time, it
009is my great honor to introduce to the stage our district superintendent, Dr. Carling Aguilera Ford. >> Oh, you might need to turn it on. Okay. Thank you, Miss Didi. Before I get it started, please join me in giving Miss Didi and her team a big round of applause. Thank you. Buenas noches. Good evening, everyone. Magandang umaga. Congratulations to each and every one of you, to all the honorees of the class of 2026. Today marks the completion of a program, but it's above and beyond a program. This adventure reflects the courage to grow, your commitment to learning, and your dedication to being present and engaged in your child's education within the Bakersfield City School District. You made the intentional choice to invest your time, energy, and love into something meaningful. Along the way, you were able
010to build knowledge, strengthen your voice, and deepen your connection to your child's school and to the Bakersfield City School District. These will impact not only your family, but the family of every single child that comes to our schools across the district. Through your participation, you have gained tools, confidence, and you have built relationships, and leadership. You have gained a lot of tools and pieces that will allow you to be an advocate, but also to shape the community of the schools that you are in. You are demonstrating that working together, you will shape and you're shaping the future of your child's life. Today, we are celebrating each and every one of you. We are also thanking you for the work, for the commitment, and for believing in the Bakersfield City School District, for believing in our
011schools, and for believing every single person that every single day is welcoming and educating your child. You have gained the tools to advocate, but also to support, and most importantly to partner with all of us in the Bakersfield City School District. You're ready to take on a new level of involvement, and for that, we congratulate, but we thank you as well. You have accomplished a lot throughout this year. Let's continue the partnership. Let's continue building the impact. Y sigamos adelante. Muchísimas gracias y felicitaciones a cada uno de ustedes. Now, it is my pleasure and my honor to introduce you the president of the Bakersfield City School Board of Education, Miss Laura Guerrero Salgado. Miss Guerrero. Woo! It's a full house. Are you guys ready to celebrate? I want to say that I'm proud of each
012and every one of you. And I hope that even if you're moving on to the high school, you get connected with the parent centers there. And on behalf of the Bakersfield City School District Board of Education, it is my honor to recognize and celebrate the parent award honorees for the class of 2026. Tonight, we celebrate more than a completion of a program. We celebrate your commitment to growth, your leadership, and your dedication to your children and our schools. Each of you made a choice to be present, to learn, and to engage in a way that strengthens not only your family, but our entire district. Your involvement sends a powerful message. When families and schools work together, students thrive. You are now even more equipped to support, to advocate, and to lead. And that impact will
013be felt far beyond this evening. We are proud to have you as partners in the Bakersfield City School District. Your voice matters. Your leadership matters, and your continued involvement will help shape the future of our students. Congratulations, class of 2026. Thank you for your commitment, and enjoy this well-deserved celebration. Thank you. Thank you, Dr. Aguilera Ford and Mrs. Guerrero Salgado for your leadership and consistent support of our BCSD families. Let's give them another round of applause. Now, it is my honor to introduce tonight's parent keynote speaker, Mr. Israel Cavazos from Jefferson Elementary. When When Israel is not dressing up as the Grinch and bringing joy to our students, he is deeply involved in his child's education, participating in parent university classes, engaging in journal writing sessions, attending PAL Leadership Academies, and advocating for students through
014his service on the District Advisory Committee. Israel represents what it means to truly partner with schools. Please help me warmly welcome Mr. Israel Cavazos. >> [cheering] >> All right, class. We made it. Good evening, everybody. It's truly an honor to be here tonight as we celebrate this milestone together. When I was first asked what Parent University and PALs have done for me, I thought about it. And honestly, I asked myself, where do I even begin? Because what this journey has given me goes far beyond workshops, meetings, or lessons. It's changed the way I see my child, my role as a parent, and the world around me. Parent University gave me something I didn't even realize I needed, perspective. It helped me understand that reaching my child isn't about having all the answers, but learning new
015strategies, being open to change, and meeting them where they are. It taught me how to listen differently, how to communicate more effectively, and how to respond with intention instead of reaction. It helped me to bridge gaps between my child, their school, and between my family and the community, and even within myself. And that to me has become a passion because when those gaps close, connection grows, and that's where real change happens. Along the way, I met incredible people, parents, just like me, who deeply care about their children and their futures. We came together as strangers, but through sharing our stories, we became something more. We laughed together, we cried together, and we lifted each other up. What we built wasn't just a support group, we built a family, a bigger family. PALs and Parent University
016also strengthened my voice. It taught me how to be a better communicator and a stronger collaborator. It showed me that my voice matters, not just in my home, but in my child's school and community. Times have changed so much since many of us were in school. The challenges our children face today are different, but Parent University met that challenge head-on by providing meaningful, engaging, and professional development. It gave me tools to think critically, to stay resilient, and to continue growing not just as a parent, but as a person. It helped me set clearer goals, not just for myself, but for my family. It empowered me. It reminded me that growth is ongoing, and that we are capable of becoming better better versions of ourselves. Together, we learned how to collaborate, how to communicate, how to
017problem-solve, and how to stand strong through challenges. Together, we became resilient learners. Together, we became critical thinkers. So, when I'm asked what Parent University and PALs have done for me, I can say this. They didn't just teach me how to support my child, they transformed the way I showed up for my child. They didn't just connect me to resources, they connected me to people and purpose, and to possibility. They changed the future of my family. They didn't just give me tools, they gave me confidence and a voice. And every parent here tonight, this is bigger than us. And one of the biggest lessons I've learned, one I want every parent to take with them tonight is this. Showing up matters. Showing up for TSS meetings, showing up for IEPs, showing up for parent-teacher conferences, even
018when life is busy, even when it's hard, even when we feel unsure. Because our children need us in those rooms. Success doesn't happen by accident, it happens through connection, through communication, by being present and involved. When we sit at the table with teachers, staff, and principals, we become partners in our children's education. We advocate, we ask questions, we share what others might not see, and that collaboration and teamwork are what help our children truly succeed. What we are building doesn't stop at our homes. It reaches into our schools, it strengthens our communities, and it shapes the next generation. So, keep showing up, keep speaking up, keep staying involved because your presence in those rooms, your voice in those conversations, and your partnership with your child's school is the difference. And one day, when your child
019stands strong, confident, and ready to take on the world, you'll know it started with you. Thank you, Israel, for reminding us of the power and importance of being actively involved in our children's education. Your story is inspiring, and your commitment is a reflection of what is possible when families and schools work together. All right. So, at this time, we will have the Cavasso gentlemen return to their seats. Let's give them another big round of applause. As our speakers are returning to their seats, we will begin our recognition portion of the evening. So, will our Parent University recipients please begin making your way toward the stage? And for our families, friends, and guests, we'd like to take a moment to share the meaning of the ceremonial items our honorees are wearing this evening. Our Parent University
020graduates are wearing a gold stole. Our SEABED honorees are also recognized with a gold cord. Our PAL Ambassadors are wearing a white cord, and our Parents as Leaders, or PALs, are proudly wearing a ceremonial pin. Each of these symbols represent the time, commitment, and leadership our parents have demonstrated through their journey. So, what I want you to also notice is that there are some parents that have have multiple uh ceremonial gear on tonight. So, you will notice that parents I have completed more than just one program. And we want to recognize all of their accomplishments this evening. So, all right, this is your moment. Um before we begin, we do have a large number of graduates to celebrate. So, in order to ensure that we honor everyone this evening, we will be moving through the
021names with joy and intention, and our ushers will be guiding each of our graduates to the stage. We will begin with our Parent University graduates, and we will like to just to let everyone know, because it's always the first group that sets the tone. So, this front row, this is all for you to show everyone how it's done. So, you'll come up, and you will hand me your card, and wait for me to um stand right here as I as I read off your school site and the programs that you've completed, and then you will uh cross the stage. All right. So, after receiving your certificate, you will please exit to the left side of the stage, where our ushers will also guide you safely back to your seat, and we encourage all of our
022graduates to return to their seats quickly and quietly to allow for all honorees to be acknowledged. So, thank you, and congratulations to all our graduates. We're proud of you. So, let's begin. From Poly, Maria Imelda Alvarado, Parent University. From Poly, Audrey Wright, Parent University. From Poly, Araceli Sosa, Parent University. From Poly, Carmen Valencia, Parent University. From Poly, Jessica Medina, Parent University. From Evergreen, Jamila Salahuddin, Parent University. From Mount Vernon and Owens, Gabriella Gonzalez, Parent University and PALs. From Mount Vernon, Maria Rivera, PALs. From Mount Vernon, Petra Villanueva, Parent University and PALs. From Mount Vernon, Ismael Villanueva, Parent University and PALs. From Mount Vernon and Chapman, Forgelina Gonzalez, Parent University and SEABED. From McKinley, Crystal Castro, Parent University. >> [screaming] >> From McKinley, Ashley Cherry, Parent University, PAL Ambassador, and PALs. From McKinley, James Cherry, Parent
023University, PAL Ambassador, and PALs. From King, Tatiana Navarro, Parent University and PALs. From Wayside, America Fiscal Ierdia, Parent University. From Frank West, Yvonne Acevedo, Parent University. From Emerson, Bernice Chavarin, Parent University and PALs. From Whittier, Rose Marie Mercado, Parent University. From Sierra and Mount Vernon, Maria Guzman, Parent University and PALs. From Sierra and Mount Vernon, Margarita Sadios, Parent University. From Williams, Yahaira Rios, Parent University and PALs. From Harding, Diorina Mota, Parent University and PALs. From Horace Mann, Sonia Lopez, Parent University. From Owens, Magdalena Castillo, Parent University, PAL Ambassador, and PALs. From Williams, Monique Mendez, Parent University, PAL Ambassador, and PALs. From Longfellow, Maria Davina, Parent University and PALs. From Longfellow, Karen Davina, Parent University and PALs. From Longfellow, Josefina Lopez, Parent University and PALs. >> [cheering] >> From Longfellow, Maria Ramirez Gomez, Parent University, SEBET
024and PALS. From King, Sarah Castillo, Parent University. From King, Angela Loza, Parent University. From King, Erica Cassana, Parent University. From King, Yanis Fishcert, Parent University. From King, Carmen Perez, Parent University. From Polly, Leticia Lera Argueta, Parent University and PALS. From Polly, Jose Cibrion, Parent University. From Polly, Deborah Garza, Parent University. From Wayside, Angela Smith, Parent University and PALS. From Wayside, Zack Smith Jr. and Zack Smith Sr. If I we could just take a moment. >> [snorts] >> Before we be Before we continue, I did want to take a moment to acknowledge someone who was very much part of this journey with us. One of our Parent Award honorees was expected to be here tonight to celebrate this milestone. It is with deep respect that we recognize a Wayside grandfather, Mr. Zack Smith Sr., who has
025recently passed away. While he is not with us here physically, we want to honor that this moment still belongs to him and he was part of this journey. He's part of this accomplishment and he's part of the story we are celebrating tonight. So, we hold his memory and his family in our hearts and we recognize his presence and spirit as we celebrate his achievement. Thank you. From Wayside, Cecilia Gamboa, Parent University and PALS. From Fremont, Jessica Reina, Parent University and PALS. From Fremont, Maria Obiarko, Parent University and PALS. From Fremont, Crystal Merino, Parent University and PALS. From Fremont, Guadalupe Hernandez, Parent University and PALS. >> [cheering] >> From Fremont, Herendira Garcia, Parent University, SEBET and PALS. From Fremont, Veronica Rodriguez, Parent University and PALS. From Fremont, Adinas Manriquez, Parent University. From Fremont, Mary Ortiz, Parent
026University and PALS. From Fremont, Ulissa Arroyo, Parent University and PALS. From Fremont, Janet Hernandez, Parent University and PALS. From Evergreen, Maria Villalobos, Parent University, SEBET and PALS. From Evergreen, Jacqueline Anguiano, Parent University. From Munsey, Maria Adelfa Pineda Martinez, Parent University. From Polly, Daisy Ramirez, Parent University. From Polly, Denise Samarone, Parent University. From Forhees, Juana Negretti, Parent University. From Franklin, Karen Rodriguez, Parent University. From Franklin, Ada Barrigon, Parent University. From Franklin, Guadalupe Diaz, Parent University. From Franklin, Martha Leon, Parent University. From Harding, Sarah Miller, Parent University. From Harding, Myra Flores, Parent University and PALS. From Emerson, Maria Alma Martinez, Parent University. From Castilloma, Tila Herbert, Parent University. From Castilloma, Anna Patricia Mesa, Parent University and PALS. From Castilloma, Jennifer Huarte Hoyle Margot, Parent University and PALS. From Castilloma, Maria Cruz, Parent University. From Wayside, Cindy Lopez,
027Parent University. From Wayside, Florinda Camacena, Parent University. From Jefferson, Maria Alatorre Veridiana, Parent University. From Jefferson, Liliana Torres, Parent University. From Jefferson, Angie Bloquine, Parent University. From Owens, Maria Razo, Parent University. From Sierra, Latonya Banks, Parent University and PALS. >> [screaming] >> From William Penn, Yahaira Ortega, Parent University. From William Penn, Marichu Trinidad, Parent University. From William Penn, Gabriella Enriquez, Parent University. From William Penn, Lady Orozco, Parent University. From William Penn, Evelyn Salcedo, Parent University. From Frank West, Gabriella Sandoval, Parent University. From Jefferson, Diana Cavazos, Parent University. From Jefferson, Israel Cavazos, Parent University and Pals. From From Lincoln, John Olmedo, Parent University. From Jefferson, Brenda Hovell, Parent University, Pal Ambassador, and Pals. From Evergreen, Teresita Escamilla, Parent University. From Lincoln, Cecilia Corona, Parent University. From Curran, Maria del Rosario Perez, Parent University. From Curran, Maria
028Guadalupe Lozano, Parent University. From Curran, Yadira Cardenas, Parent University. From Poly, Anna Maria Jimenez, Parent University and Pals. From Poly, Mercedes Lizette Cruz Munoz, Parent University and Pals. From Pioneer, Adriana Tremblay, Parent University. From Harris, Gregory Conway, Parent University. From Harris, Erica Manzo Haquindey, Parent University. From Harris, Marina Ramirez, Parent University. From Harris, Maria Melendrez, Parent University. From Harris, Monica Espinoza, Parent University. From Harris, Diana Salcedo, Parent University. From Harris, K'Shynique Belton, Parent University. From Muncie, Camille Young, Parent University. From Eisler, Rochelle Es- Deschamps, Parent University. From Voorhees, Tracy McAlister, Parent University and Pals. From Longfellow, Antonia Zarco Morales, Parent University. From Frank West, Carisma Ramos, Parent University. From Frank West, Alta Gracia Gasca, Parent University. From Fletcher, Maria del Rocío Martinez, Parent University. From Jeff- Jefferson, Crisna Ceballos Nuñez, Parent University. >> [crying] >>
029From Eisler, Jessica Herrera, Parent University and Pals. From Thorner, Crystal Williams, Parent University and Pals. From Thorner, Sabrina Gandek, Parent University and Pals. From Muncie, Xiomara Rodriguez, Parent University. From Muncie, Renee Riley, Parent University. From Muncie, Nadia Elmarani, Parent University. From Muncie, Andrea Jimenez, Parent University. From Noble, Micaela Whitfield, Parent University. From Noble, Juliana Gonzalez, Parent University and Pals. From Noble, Maria Cruz, Parent University. From Noble, Maria Marquez, Parent University. From Evergreen and Curran, Wendy Castaneda, Parent University and Pals. From Hort, Alma Aldrete, Parent University. From Lincoln, Delores Moxley, Parent University and Pals. From Owens and Lincoln, Imelda Mendez Via, Parent University and SEBET. From Chipman, Hort, and Lincoln, Janet Fuentes, Parent University and Pals. From Lincoln, Maria Bravo, Parent University and Pals. From Chipman, Owens, Lincoln, Evelyn Rivas Acevedo, Parent University and Pals. From
030Williams, Griselda Hernandez, Parent University and Pals. From Longfellow, Sylvia Garcia, Parent University and Pals. From Longfellow, Fidelina Chavez, Parent University. You did it. What From Washington, Olga Della Rosa, Parent University and Pals. From From Compton, Maribel Hernandez, Parent University and Pals. From Nichols, Maria Guadalupe Monroy, Parent University and SEBET. From Nichols, Jennifer Via, Parent University. From Nichols, Maylin Lopez, Parent University. From Nichols, Rosa Barbosa, Parent University. From Nichols, Griselda Cuellar Parent University and Pals. From Nichols, Maria Carillo, Parent University. From Nichols, Doris Milagro del Benitez, Parent University. From Sequoia, Tivana Scott, Parent University. From Sequoia, Cheryl McKay, Parent University. From Nichols, Manuel Gamez, Parent University. >> From Nichols, Sandra Gamez, Parent University and pals. From Nichols, Celia Ramirez, Parent University and C bet. From Nichols, Griselda Gamez, Parent University and pals. >> [cheering] >> From
031Nichols, Michelle Lowe, Parent University. From Nichols and Chipman, Parent University and pals. From Nichols, Sandra Cisneros, Parent University and pals. From Nichols, Christina Hunt, Parent University and pals. From Pioneer, Anna Pena, Parent University and pals. From Pioneer and Sierra, Tina Vasquez, Parent University. From Pioneer, Esmeralda Diaz, Parent University and pals. From Frank West, Liliana Triste, PAL Ambassador. >> [cheering] >> From Isler, Gladys Gonzalez, Parent University and pals. From College Heights, Aridian Hernandez, Parent University and pals. From College Heights, Sonia Williams, Parent University and pals. From Sequoia, Elizabeth Patino, Parent University. From Wayside, Alicia Leslie, Parent University and pals. From Wayside, Maria Leslie, Parent University and pals. From Wayside, Elizabeth Leon, Parent University. From Wayside, Handalica Orozco, Parent University and pals. From Wayside, Monica Mesquida, Parent University and pals. From Wayside, Elsie Esperanza, Parent University and
032pals. From Wayside, Porfiria Jimenez, Parent University. From Lincoln, Janette Cardenas Acosta, Parent University and pals. From Lincoln, Miguel Cardenas, Parent University and pals. From Owens, Stephanie Rodriguez, Parent University. From Owens, Jorge Luis Hernandez Mendoza, Parent University. From Sierra, Irene Canales, Parent University and pals. From Sierra, Ofelia Canales, Parent University and pals. From Garza, Lorena Valdez, Parent University. From Garza, Dalia Torres, Parent University. From Cato, Rita Sue Allen, Parent University, PAL Ambassador, pals. From Cato, Nancy Berber, Parent University, pals. From Cato, Michelle Harrison, Parent University and pals. From Thorner, Adriana Mario, Parent University. From Williams, Mary Cruz Almost Rivera, Parent University. From Williams, Maria del Carmen Perez, Parent University and C bet. From Williams, Aurora Martinez, Parent University. From Chavez, Alexis Duarte, Parent University and pals. From Jefferson, Danielle Marks, Parent University and pals. >> [cheering]
033>> From Fremont, Maricela Lopez, Parent University. From Horseman, Gabriel Lucky, Parent University. From Horseman, Sabrina Gonzalez, Parent University. From Garza, Maria Juana, Parent University. From Horseman, Carla Milan, Parent University and pals. From Lincoln and Owens, Lucia Hurtado Castro, Parent University and pals. From Owens and Sierra, Sarah Ariano Castro, C bet. From Fletcher, Pamela Navia Miranda, Parent University. From Horseman, Jamie Marsh, Parent University. From Horseman, Tanya Cortez Villalon, Parent University and pals. From Horseman, Arindira Flores, Parent University. From Stern, Annelle Flores, Parent University. From Curran, Maria Rojas, Parent University. From William Penn, Irma Pena, Parent University. From Manzie, Shakira Gardner, Parent University. From Jefferson, Melissa J. Bersiaga, Parent University. From Jefferson, Mariana Orozco, Parent University. From Jefferson, Clarissa Leanne Bersiaga, Parent University. From Jefferson, Thea Pace, Parent University. And just so you know, this baby is
03424 days old and she is crossing the stage. From Evergreen, April King, Parent University. From Hills, Michelle Broddy, Parent University and Pals. >> [screaming] >> From Hills, Alberto Rodriguez, Parent University and Pals. From Hills, Cristela Garcia, Parent University. From Franklin, Hazel Arias, Parent University. From Franklin, Max Reese, Parent University. From Williams, Antonia Hermelinda Severo, Parent University and Pals. From Williams, Annette Garcia, Parent University. From Williams, Faith Davidson, Parent University. From Williams, Flor Sandoval, Parent University. From Owens, Harumi Cabrera, Parent University. From Fremont, Sandra Luna, Parent University and Pals. From Frank West, Mora Archuleta, Parent University. From Evergreen, Erica Campos, Parent University and Pals. From Garza, Annasary Rosales, Parent University. From Longfellow, Miriam Dela Cruz, Parent University. Horseman, Ariana Hill, Parent University and Pals. From Compton, Jose Zambrano, Parent University. From Compton, Andrea Zambrano, Parent University.
035From Lincoln, Seba Gallardo, Parent University. From Jefferson, Emma Lopez, Parent University. From Jefferson, Edwardo Torres, Parent University. From Voorhees, Reyes Avila Banuelos, Parent University. From Chipman, Gina Clayton, Parent University. From Williams, Noelia Ramirez, Parent University. From Curran, Demas Hernandez, Parent University. From Curran, Soledad Lucy Aldoretti, Parent University and Pals. From McKinley, Adriana Gutierrez, Parent University and Pals. McKinley, Victoria Aguilar Ramirez, Parent University, SEBET and Pals. So, let's hear it once again for our Parent University graduates. So, at this time, making their way to the stage are our SEBET graduates. And this is our community-based English tutoring. So, these parents have committed to 40 hours of instruction and we are honored to welcome them this evening. They will be wearing the gold cords. Jacqueline Sanch- I'm sorry, Pioneer, Jacqueline Sanchez, SEBET. From Garza, Martha Patricia Correa
036Hernandez, SEBET. From Williams, Maria Isabel Avalos, SEBET. From Evergreen, Lady Melendrez, SEBET. From Evergreen, Tarquinia Aguilar, SEBET. From Wayside, Claudia Castillo Mendoza, SEBET. From Longfellow, Maria De Jesus Ruby Gama, SEBET. From Franklin, Anna Rodriguez, SEBET. From Franklin, Margarita Torres, SEBET. From Fremont, Arnulfo Thomas, Thomas, SEBET. From Nichols, Telma Cojivex, SEBET. From Owens, Lizbeth Viegas, SEBET. From Harris, Jocelyn Paz, SEBET. From Evergreen, Nancy Lara Argueta, SEBET. From William Penn, Diana Sanchez, SEBET. From Horseman, Victor Santiago, SEBET. From Nichols, Maria Isabel Guevara, SEBET. From Washington and Noble, Leslie Velasquez, SEBET. From Horseman, Irma Domingo Diaz, SEBET and PAL Ambassador. From Horseman, Maria Hernandez, SEBET. From Wayside, Limna Braceno Benitez, SEBET. From Owens, Jose Soltero Soriano, SEBET. From Community from East High, Maria Rodriguez, SEBET. From Compton, Sarah Ochoa, SEBET. From Longfellow, Marcella Martinez, SEBET. From Longfellow, Elvis
037Martinez Gonzalez, SEBET. >> From Longfellow, Celso Arenas Gonzalez, C-bed. From Castle Loma, Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez Torres, C-bed. From College Heights, Jose Sandoval, C-bed. From Wayside, Yancy Alfaro, C-bed. From Curran, Maria Munoz, C-bed. From Curran, Teresa Adriana Diaz Marquez, C-bed. From Washington, Bettina Lizarraga, C-bed. >> [screaming] >> From Evergreen, Beatrice Marquez, C-bed. From Curran, Maria Rosario Solis, C-bed. From Horace Mann, Maria Espinoza, C-bed. From Curran, Simi Bala, C-bed. From Poly, Parveen Kumari, C-bed. From Pioneer, Cruz Yanelli Bravo, C-bed. From Pioneer, Marco Antonio Nava, C-bed. From Horace Mann, Miguel Angel Patino, C-bed. From Horace Mann, Noemi Aldama, C-bed. From Horace Mann, Aura Yolanda Pasan, C-bed. From Evergreen, Maria de Guadalupe, C-bed. From Curran, Cruz Maidel Ramirez Juarez, C-bed. From Evergreen, Dinora Garcia, C-bed. From Curran, Lourdes Ordonas, C-bed. From McKinley, Jose Miro Martinez Ventura, C-bed. So, let's
038give a big round of applause to our C-bed graduates. Congratulations. That was a lot of hours that you dedicated. We're so proud of you. All right, going on to our PAL Ambassadors and PALs. We're hanging in there. We've got a lot of graduates tonight. Yes, let's go. Longfellow, Claudia Parra, PAL Ambassador. From Chipman or excuse me, Compton, Anna Luna, PAL Ambassador and PALs. From Emerson, Lisa Chessmore, PAL Ambassador and PALs. From Fremont, Madalena Ibarra, PALs. From Fremont, Olivia Vicente, PAL. From Thorner, Veronica Gross, PALs. From Williams, Patricia Barrios, PALs. From Williams, Cecilia Torres, PALs. From Compton, Irene Lopez, PALs. From Compton, Araceli Castellanos, PALs. Is that all our graduates? Everybody's come up here that's supposed to be up here? All right, we did it. Yes. So, as we bring tonight's celebration to a close, I
039want to pause for just a moment to reflect on what we have witnessed here this evening. This was not just an awards night. This was a celebration of growth, a celebration of commitment, and most importantly, a celebration of partnership. To our parents, you remind us why this work matters, and you made the choice to show up. They are learning from your perseverance when you showed up tonight and when you showed up every day. On behalf of the district, our schools, and every person who walked alongside you in this journey, thank you. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for growing with us, and thank you for reminding us that when families and schools work together, there is nothing our students cannot achieve. We are proud of you. Drive safely tonight, celebrate safely, and we are
040extremely proud of you and hope to see you again next year. Have a good night, everyone.