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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Estancia High Eagles soar to new heights, celebrating a victory for the class of 2025
Estancia High School was a scene of excited anticipation Thursday, as Eagles with the class of 2025 spread their wings and took flight toward future horizons, celebrating their collective and individual accomplishments during their time on the Costa Mesa campus. In a commencement ceremony at the school's Jim Scott stadium, a crowd of 243 graduating seniors were cheered on from the sidelines by family members, friends and loved ones as they received their diplomas. With words of inspiration and reflection offered by Principal Mike Halt, along with student speakers Charlie Sabori, Jose Gomez and Mario Solis, it was time for graduates to be confirmed and to turn their tassels, signifying the official completion of their high school careers. Sixty-five percent of this year's graduates plan to attend two-year colleges, while another 25% will enroll in four-year colleges or universities. Three students announced plans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, according to figures provided by the school. A group of 50 students earned a combined $50,000 in scholarships this year, while senior Julie Ortega Avila earned the special distinction of completing coursework in two separate Career Technical Education pathways — the Medical Academy and the Building Industry Technology Academy — the first Eagle to accomplish such a feat. Class notes indicate 57 students, nearly 24% of graduates, earned the State Seal of Biliteracy. Indicated by a gold seal on their diplomas, the honor certifies attainment of a high level of proficiency in two or more languages. The number of seal recipients this year sets an EHS record.
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Early College High School seniors ready for future, with college credits in the bank
Academically, Newport-Mesa Unified School District's Early College High School tends to be ahead of the curve, so it's no surprise this year's class of 2025 would be among the first seniors to fly the nest. A group of 51 graduates from the small but mighty Costa Mesa campus gathered in a May 29 ceremony at the district's Newport Harbor High School to reflect on their time together, celebrate extraordinary achievements and look with anticipation toward the future. For many, the path toward completion of a college degree has been shortened by their participation in a dual-enrollment program that allows the high school students to earn credits at Coastline College. ECHS Principal Dave Martinez shared with family members and other loved ones that this year's graduates completed an average of 44 college units, or the equivalent of 1.5 years of college education. Thirty-five of the seniors will head to four-year colleges and universities, while 14 plan to attend two-year colleges. This year's group of graduates hail from seven different countries, with 26 students — more than half — having earned California's State Seal of Biliteracy, signifying their proficiency in English and a second language. A cohort of 37 graduating seniors managed to secure more than 75 scholarships collectively worth $500,000. Nearly 40% have individually logged more than 250 hours of community service. 'The Class of 2025 is a strong academic class that took community service and engagement to a whole new level,' Martinez said ahead of the ceremony. 'Their accomplishment over the past four years is inspiring.'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Over 6K seniors graduating at local high schools this week
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Graduation ceremonies are in full swing across the San Diego Unified School District, with 6,009 seniors set to receive their diplomas this year. The district is celebrating a projected graduation rate of 90.9%, marking a significant achievement for students and educators alike. This year's ceremonies highlight the accomplishments of students who have excelled in various academic and civic areas. San Diego County Fair announces semi-finalists in 'Fair-tastic Foods' competition Among the graduating seniors, 687 have earned the State Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing their proficiency in English and at least one additional language. This achievement underscores the district's commitment to fostering multilingual skills among its students. Additionally, 76 seniors have been awarded the State Seal of Civic Engagement, which honors students who have demonstrated a strong understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. As graduation ceremonies continue throughout the week, San Diego Unified School District celebrates not only the academic success of its students but also their readiness to engage in a diverse facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KSWB. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KSWB staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
