001Wow. Repeat. Feel That would be awesome. Happy birthday. Hallelujah. I like Hallelujah. Thank you. Hallelujah. Single dance. Everything good hand. Happy dance. Heat. Heat. Please Heat. Heat. Happy Christmas. I'll be happy. Hallelujah. [Music] Oh my god. [Music] All right. Jesus. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Daddy. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Come on. It [Music] is beautiful. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Where am I? Good job. Good morning students, parents, guardians, and guests. It is my pleasure to be with you this morning as we celebrate our eighth graders on their promotion to high school. My name is Dr. Jagazadinski and I am the proud principal here at Tonalia Middle School. Thank you for joining us today on this special occasion. It is my pleasure to welcome a few distinguished guests who
002are in attendance at our ceremony this morning. Please join me in welcoming Dr. David Prinsky, director of state and federal programs, Mr. Charles Johnson, assistant principal at Coronado High School, and Maryanne McAllen, Scottsdale City Council member. Thank you so much for attending today. Students, it is important to take a moment to recognize the many teachers and staff who have helped you throughout your K8 experience. Thank you for all your hard work in preparing our students for their next step. Teachers and staff, please stand if you are in the room to be recognized for your service. [Applause] I would also like to take a moment to recognize the many family members who are here today and watching at home. Thank you for your partnership as we work together to prepare these students for high school and
003beyond. Students, please join me in celebrating your families. [Applause] At this time, I would like to welcome Mr. Brazen and the Tonalia choir to sing our national anthem. Please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance led by our student council president, Olivia Garry. Oh, sayoud. We're so And still [Music] [Applause] Wait. 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. [Applause] Thank you, Olivia. As we prepare to say goodbye to our eighth grade class, it is important to remember that today marks only one milestone on your future path. Although we are sad to see you go, exciting adventures, experiences, and opportunities await you. Graduation season always reminds me that we can all accomplish
004our goals. As we end one journey, we set out to begin another. As your As you begin your new journey as a high school freshman, I would like to offer some advice that has served me well throughout the years. Have high expectations for everything you do. You have many choices as you move up. Take advantage of honors and advanced placement courses that will prepare you for college. Participate in CTE courses that will prepare you for an industry certificate. Whether your studies take you, remember to set the bar high. Get involved. play a sport, join a performance group, or participate in a club or after school activity. High school will be more memorable experience if you join in. Lastly, work hard at everything you do. Ask questions, raise your hand, participate in class discussions and activities.
005Always try your best. Many of you have been part of the Tonalia family since preschool. And I hope that as you move forward, you will carry on with the fond memories and sense of pride you have for this school. Take the lessons you have learned here and let them guide you as you navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. To the class of 2029, it has been an absolute privilege to serve as your principal. I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you and all that you have accomplished. As you embark on this new chapter in your lives, please remember to keep in touch and share with us your future accomplishments and successes. Congratulations, class of 2029. May your future be bright, your dreams be limitless, and your journey be filled with
006endless possibilities. I would now like to welcome Isabella Rios and Kevin Cameraman, our student speakers, to the podium to present their commencement address. Hello, my name is Cavin Cameron and I've attended Tonalia for three years. I'm an honor student and I've participated in basketball, baseball, and track as well as being treasure for NJHS. My name is Isabella Rios and I have attended Tonalia for two years. I have participated in track as well as volleyball, soccer, and cross country and I'm in honors ELA. We just want to take a second to thank all of the parents and family members who have gathered here this morning to celebrate us. Middle school is an important part of anyone's life. It can introduce things that we never thought could be possible within ourselves. And today, Isabelle and I would
007like to elaborate on that. One of the most important parts of my experience at Tonalia has been sports. They taught me how to work hard, how to commit, and how to show up even when things aren't easy. I know I can speak for most students when I say sports have a huge impact on our lives. Whether you're just going to a game to support a friend or you're the one competing, they can teach us who we truly are. If it had been for me doing sports, I wouldn't have made the friendships I have today or found the strength I know I have. The Tonalia sports program has always been supported as well and has been able to bless us with amazing memories. I know that a memory that will stick with me forever is our
008win against Mside Middle School in basketball. The emotions and support that I have gotten from these programs are some that I will never experience anywhere else. For me, cross country was a big turning point in my athletics. Accomplishing a non-stop two-mile run was never something I knew I could be capable of. Not saying that it wasn't a struggle, though. Sports have acted like a compass to me in my time here at Tonalia, keeping me going the right way and guiding me through harder times, leading me towards happy and exciting moments in my life. Just overall, sports have given us the confidence in a place to belong. More great memories and experiences I have are all because of the extracurricular activities I've participated in. Field trips with band and NJHS have provided me with great memories
009but also great lessons. Volunteering for NJHS has been gamechanging for me, helping me realize that you can always do more for your community and I'm so happy that I go to a school that offers it. One of my favorite memories from Tonalia was when we had a student versus staff soccer game inside the gym during a pep rally. I will always remember the great lessons I've learned in the classroom as well. In the years I've been attending Tonalia, I've learned perseverance and dedication to things I enjoy. Whether this is learning new songs in band or dedicating time and energy to topics in math, although sometimes it hasn't always been fun, in the years to come, I'll be able to overcome challenges that present themselves. Tonalia is a community school that has things that other schools
010in the district do not offer. We're lucky to have had the opportunities like AVID, Spanish 1, coding, and power. Tonalia as a school has grown and matured as a whole right alongside us. The extra extra classes that our school provides are continuously overlooked. Take power hour for example. Might not be the most exciting part of our school day, but it's a valuable resource in keeping up with our grades, catching up on missing work, and an extra opportunity to clear up topics in our classes that we don't fully understand. Things like these are what prepare us for high school, and I'm excited for the future. Even though we're all going different directions, the friendships and memories we've made will stay with us. High school is going to be a big change, and it might not feel
011that way for everyone, but it is. While we not might not all be going to the same high school, high school gives everyone the opportunity to meet new people. Students, there's a possibility you're sitting next to someone right now who could end up being your closest friend in high school, despite if you know them well right now or not. Friendships don't end here, and change is good. Now, we're headed down that path, and I honestly can't wait. I'm excited to meet new people, try new things, and keep pushing myself. It's a fresh start, but we're not starting over. We're opening a new chapter, bringing everything and everyone with us. And this chapter isn't the end. Our book of life is still in the first trunk, and we have a lot more to go. But we
012can always keep the wisdom we have gained and the connections we have created in our hearts forever. We'd both like to take a moment to appreciate our teachers and coaches who have helped us along the way through middle school. We would also like to thank all the families and friends who have put their time and energy into all of us. We will be forever grateful to all of you. Without your support and help, we might not be the people we are today. So, thank you. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Now, let's enjoy our last few moments together as eighth graders. Thank you. Thank you, Isabella and Kevin. At this time, please turn your attention to our Tonalia choir under the direct direction
013of Mr. Sam Brazzen as they sing I can go the distance from the movie Hercules. [Music] This is I can't be strong. [Music] Embrace my Thousand [Music] Love. [Music] [Laughter] [Music] [Laughter] [Music] I can go I don't care. I know. [Music] [Laughter] [Music] [Applause] Thank you, Tonalia Choir. And now the moment you've all been waiting for. I would like to welcome Mr. Evans as he presents to you our promoting eighth grade class. [Applause] Maximilliano Abrego Santana, Jeanluca Austo Mendes, Giovani Aguo Ariyaga, Jesus Alvado, Bonnie [Applause] Alvarez, Zea Alvarez, Alfredo Alvarez, Okamo, Mia Atunz, [Applause] Rodriguez, Evan Iraqi, Angel Area, Yes, Isabella Aina Avana Batiara Trevino Canon Barbano, Adrien [Applause] Baras, Yarexi Barera, Selenas, Sayia Beckton, Jackson Boyd, Cavin Cameron, Jaden Carmichael Vasquez, Serenity Castillo [Music] Monzo, Amethyst Castleberry, Jonathan Cedantes Miller, Christian Sheream, Emiline [Applause]
014Cohen, Maximus Contrezes, Richard Davis, [Music] Edin D, JC Delgado, Lily Dominguez, Munoz, William English, Christine Espin, Alvarez, Liam Espinosa, Victor Estrada, [Applause] [Music] Desmond Eubanks, [Applause] Aaron Fulner, Gio Garcia, [Applause] Jose Guana Olivarez, Christian Helles, [Applause] Chinuendo, Raphael Gomez, Almanza, Lyanna Gonzalez, Pres, Raquel Gonzalez, Reo Lillian Gordon, [Applause] Marissa Guo, Husero, [Applause] Xavier Guzman Montalvo, Kimry Hawkins, Mason Haru, Alicia Hernandez, Pedro Hernandez, Marino, Jesus, Hernandez, Salazar, Naelli, Higira, Harlo, Irwin, [Applause] Naelli Johnson Arjani [Music] Jones, Cainry Jones, Deli Juan, Emiliano Warez, Alkazar, [Applause] Kio Gavine, Robert Christuchenko, Hunter Kimble, [Music] [Applause] Brody Counz, Jabbron Yanos, Juan Carlo Lopez Guarez, Naelli [Applause] Rubio, Maya Mariscal, [Music] Fabian Marquez, Kora Martin, Alicia Martinez, [Applause] Adrien Martinez Romano Joseph Mascarino, Tyon Mccclure, [Music] [Applause] Edgar Mandina, Christian Me George Menddees, Ixel Mindola, Karion, Oscar Mindola, Erica Mendoza, Natalia
015Mendoza Aguo, Logan Miller, Manny [Music] Molina, Chance Morales, Immani Moreno, Isaiah Nes, Stormmy Neil, [Applause] Ivan Nearez, Genesis Ortiz, Melanie Ortiz, Salazar, Mia Palumbi, [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Brody Pendleton, Amelia Popoka, [Applause] Luis Quesara, Yariel Kintania Gonzalez, Charlie Rambler, [Applause] Joseph Ramirez Fernandez, Cameron Rei, Aiden [Applause] Reeves, Daryl [Applause] Reeves, Yasmine Reyes, Gonzalez, Isabella Rios, Brian Rios, Garcia, Joselyn Rios, Garcia, Tyrell Roberts, Andrea Rodriguez, [Applause] Jose Romero, Hippolito, [Applause] Daniela Rosas, Anthony Russo, Robert Salceto, [Applause] Adam Cet, Edwin Sanchez, Cruz, Angel Santana, [Applause] William Saunders, Samantha Scholes, Nema Chanela, Nicholas Shannon, Angela Simone [Applause] Luna, Bel Simone Luna, Danielle Ray Smith, Jason Solis, Fatima Solis [Applause] Ernnandez, McKenzie Spencer, [Applause] Flynn Stoddard, Leslie Tapia, Cararissa Thurman, [Music] Giani Tilman, Jonathan Bryce Torres, Natalie Torres, Marino, Zachary Vargas, Jose Vargas, Garcia, Hector Vela, [Applause] Monica Vela Ryzen
016Waldo, Eva Walton, Mariah Weaver, Lucas Weeden, Aries Wheeler, Jazelle White, Garcia, Daniela [Applause] Wild, Vincent Zamora, Monzerat, Zavela, Jasmine Sasueta, [Applause] Brandon Zapira. One more big round of applause for all of our Thank you again so much for joining us today. In just a moment, our students will possess out through the gym and will be available to meet with family and friends in our Tiger's Den. Please remain in your seats until our eighth graders have left the gym. If your student will be going home with you today, you must sign them out. There is a sign out sheet out in the front by the main gate. We will have staff members at the main gate who can assist you. Family guests may exit through the main entry or any of the back entries as soon
017as our students have left. Again, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to be here to celebrate with us. Thank you again and have a wonderful day. [Music] [Applause]