District Mission:

Edgewood ISD provides an exceptional learning experience that engages, empowers, and prepares students to compete and reach

their highest potential in an ever-changing World.

District Vision:

For every child, success in life. Edgewood Proud!

Edgewood Independent School District School Board

Martha Castilla ............…...…..……. President

Dina Serrano ………..….……... Vice President

Joseph M. Guerra ……………..…… Secretary

Stella Camacho ……….…………….. Member

Luis Gomez ....................................... Member

James Hernandez ............................... Member

Timothy W. Payne ….….….….……. Member

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Eduardo Hernández

John F. Kennedy High School Administration

Principal Ms. Graciela Martinez

Edgewood Fine Arts Academy Administration

Principal Mr. Daniel Piña

Administration

Mr. Reynaldo Juarez Mrs. Vanessa Dominguez

Mr. Rafael Garza

Student Support StaffMrs. Stephanie Acker

Mrs. Maria OchoaMrs. Denise Villasana

Mr. Israel MotaMr. Daniel Ascencao

Administration

Ms. Genevieve GuerraMs. Emma Dromgoole

Counselors

Mrs. Victoria Bilano Mrs. Maricela Luna

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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Welcome ..................................................................................... Ms. Graciela MartinezKennedy High School Principal

Presentation of Colors ..............................................John F. Kennedy High School ROTC

Pledge of Allegiance ..................................................................... Jaren Michael MojicaSenior Class President

Invocation ............................................................................ Stephanie Elizabeth QuirozSenior Class 2nd Vice President

Message from the Principal ..........................................................Ms. Graciela Martinez

Introduction of Platform Guests ................................................... Jaren Michael Mojica

Presentation of Salutatorian ................................................ Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández

Edgewood ISD Superintendent

Salutatory Address .................................................................... Steven Angelo Martinez

Presentation of Valedictorian ............................................... Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández

Valedictory Address ............................................................... Joseph Alexander Alvarado

Certification of 2020 Senior Class ......................................... Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández

Presentation of Graduates

Tassel Ceremony and Alma Mater ............................................... Jaren Michael Mojica

RecessionalPlease note that graduates will be released in a controlled fashion after the closing celebration.

The content of each student speaker’s message is the private expression of the individual student and does not necessarily reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the District.

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2020 HIGHEST RANKING GRADUATES

Agustin Acosta Aguilar Marc Anthony Aguilar Mary Jane Aguilar Montserrat Esperanza Aguilar Hernandez Angel Julian Aguirre Alejandro Johnny Alex Liam Alexander Alvarado * Nicolas Alejandro Alvarez Jalyssa Rose Amparan Brianna Corina Aragon * Kelly Fernanda Arzola-Flores *** Isaiah Anthony Asevedo Mangihemo Ause Ralisa Bernal ** Rueben John Bonilla * Daven Narciso Bordallo Miranda Marie Caballero Steven Ray Calderon Ted Alexzander Carrillo

Myra Jane Casarez Valeria Munoz-Castaneda * Jonathan Joel Alexander Castanon Geraldo Alfredo Castillo * Julio Armando Castillo-Briseno Yulianna Alessandra Castro * Isabella Angelina Cavazos ** Ismenie Alexis Cerna ** Wolfgang Cerna ** Gloria Micaela Chapa Emily Rose Chavez Roberto Fabian Chavez Seth Emanuel Chavez Connie Francis Chirinos Lorenzo Harold Clark John Isaiah Compean Lily Eve Constancio Damien Anthony Cruz Jennifer Nadine Cubas

*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)

Valedictorian .................... Joseph Alexander Alvarado

Salutatorian ..................... Steven Angelo Martinez

Korinna Michelle Booth ***Joe Anthony Aguilera ***Jaren Michael Mojica ***

Jennifer Marie Adame ***

Anna Guadalupe Tovar ***Fatima De La Luz Hernandez ***

Isabella Yasmine Portillo ***Emilly Rodriguez ***

2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES

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2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES

Edwin Gonzalez Erin Nicole Gonzalez Joel Gonzalez Murguia Ariel Marie Guadarrama Dezeree Starr Guerra Carlos Anthony Jude Gutierrez Destiny Lynn Gutierrez Jasmin Gutierrez-Gomez Francisco Guzman Diamond Rey Hernandez Esmeralda Bellen Hernandez Jesus Hernandez Luis Lauro Hernandez ** Rene Edward Hernandez Savanah Hernandez ** Yessennia Hernandez Samantha Yamileth Hernandez Cortes *** Rigoberto Hernandez Torres Abel Hernandez Trejo Angelina Marie Herrera * Jeremy Paul Herrera Julianno Cristan Herrera Arlene Ibarra Melchor Xavier Ibarra Miranda Lucille Leija Oscar Loera Gomez Adrian Samuel Lopez Heathcliff Ryan Lopez * Nicholas Anthony Lopez Valerie Arryn Lopez Angel Nahum Lopez Macias Amanda Nicole Lucio **

Estefany Esmeralda De La Rosa Alana Isabella Deleon April Marie Deleon ** Celeste Duran Delgado * Jeffery Jovan Desbazielles Judith Diaz PatrickMichael R. Douglas Damian Lee Elizondo Jennifer Michelle Elizondo Frank Aaron Falcon Dafne Yanelli Favela ** Celeste Jemima Fernandez Iris Crystal Flores *** Victoria Isabel Flores-Lares * Andre James Gallegos Fabian Gaona Adrian Garcia * Aja Erin-Shae Garcia * Fernando Garcia * Kimberly Yisselle Garcia Jose H. Garcia-Ruiz ** Clarissa Raquel Garza Robert Ruben Garza Leidi Lizbeth Gaytan Rodriguez Giulianie Godoy Alan A. Gomez Brenda Di Gomez Ethanie Cyhan Xanzara Gomez Vanessa Gomez ** Joe Daniel Gonzales * John Angel Gonzales Joseph Adrian Gonzales

*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)

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2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES

Elias Alejandro Ortiz Esther Arasally Ortiz Jeremy Xavier Palma * Enoch Elijah Pantoja Daniel Eric Pena Everett Allan Penalver Miguel Angel Peralta *** Mikayla Miracle Perea Adrian Perez Destiny Jade Perez Jose Aurelio Perez-Tovar Julieann Nichole Pierce * Anthony Ariel Pineda ** Martin Puente Felicity Amber Quinones Stephanie Elizabeth Quiroz ** Zabrina Pauline Ramirez Elora Maria Ramos ** Angelina Jolie Rendon Jasmin Nicole Rendon Rafael Reyes Reynaldo Reyes Mathew Isaac Reyna Nayeli Nicole Reyna Noah Gilbert Rippy Anna Maria Rodriguez Jianna Rosario Rodriguez Jorge Maximiliano Rodriguez Manuel Rodriguez Maria Luisa Rodriguez Mary Lou Rodriguez ** Shantacie Leandra Lynn Rodriguez

Eulalio Magallanes * Ariel Maldonado Briana Marie Maldonado Garcia Andres Martinez Anette Michel Martinez ** Arturo Ruiz-Martinez Brianna Marie Martinez Elizabeth Martinez ** Eriberto Martinez Ericka Michelle Martinez Jose Jesus Martinez * Julian Uriel Martinez Laura Gabriela Martinez * Manuel Guadalupe Martinez ** Matthew Martinez Nathan Martinez * Jalyssa Renee Mascorro Abraham Aron Mata Luis Angel Mata Bobby Teofilo Medina Francisco Leon Medina ** Zarina Rose Medina Raul Bernardino Medina-Hernandez Darius Zain Mireles *** Michael Tyler Mireles Aalysa Morales ** Carlos Manuel Morales Jacob Jesal Moreno** Jesus Javier Moreno Mauricio Eleazar Narvaez Gomez Jessica Olalde Orduna Adrian Anthony Olivarez

*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)

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2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES

Edward Sustaita Arturo Alonso Tellez Kassandra Terrazas * Carla Pauline Torres Juliana Marie Tovar Crystal Medina Trevino Desiree Nicole Trevino ** Jiovonni Rene Valadez Pedro Valencia Alberto Deshawn Shaunte Vallerie Clarissa Renee Vargas ** Joe-Alex Ventura Victoria Jeraldine Vera ** Jonathon Rene Vigil Cameron Makai Wallace Marcos Rene Yanez Brandy Lynn Zapata * Elisa Trinidad Zapata * Richard Zapata Jaren Michael Mojica Senior Class President

Vincent Noel Rodriguez Marie Nicole Rodriguez-Lopez Miranda Haley Rosas Rubi Jeanette Rosas-Bernal Antonio Uribe-Ruiz Eddie Ramon Ruiz Jorge Carlos Salazar Myrannda Irene Salazar Stephanie Salgado ** Mauricio Salinas Gregory Rene San Miguel-Escobedo * Alyssa Harley Sanchez Ashlee Marie Sanchez Destiny Sanchez Myrakel Faith Sanchez * Manuel Sandoval Jesus Antonio Santollo Riley Denise Solano * Noel Angel Solis Juan Alberto Soltero Alexa Nicole Steward

*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)

Congratulations Class of 2020!

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SENIOR CLASS OF 2020

Class Sponsors

Class Officers

Jaren M. Mojica ............................................................................... President

Celeste D. Delgado ................................................................Vice-President 1

Stephanie E. Quiroz ...............................................................Vice-President 2

Elizabeth Martinez ........................................................................ Historian 1

Isabella Y. Portillo ......................................................................... Historian 2

Victoria I. Flores-Lares .......................................................... Sergeant at Arms

Esther A. Ortiz ................................................................................. Secretary

Andre J. Gallegos ..................................................................... Spirit Leader 1

Kassandra Terrazas ................................................................... Spirit Leader 2

Amanda N. Lucio ................................................................. Communication

Liam A. Alvarado .............................................................................. Treasurer

Mrs. Perla Lanzas Mrs. Palmira Aguirre

Class SongTime of Our Livesby Tyrone Wells

Class Motto“Through Our Eyes”

Ms. Terra Knirsch Mr. Jeremiah Lagos

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SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD OFFERINGS Scholarships And Awards Received At Time Of Program Publication

Jennifer M. Adame Baumberger Endowment Scholarship FundTexas State University - San Marcos - Distinguished and Academic Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship

Joe A. Aguilera The University of Texas at San Antonio- Grant San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Joseph A. Alvarado Texas A&M University- College Station- College of Engineering Scholarship

Brianna C. Aragon Our Lady of the Lake University- Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Kelly F. Arzola-Flores University of the Incarnate Word- Provost Academic Scholarship TAMUSA Top 10% Academic Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Korinna M. Booth JFK Booster Club Scholarship

Valeria M. Castaneda San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Celeste D. Delgado Edgewood Lions Club Scholarship St. Mary’s University- Santa Maria Scholarship

Dafne Y. Favela University of the Incarnate Word- Provost Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship

Celeste J. Fernandez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Iris C. Flores Texas A&M University- College Station- Regents’ Scholarship Victoria I. Flores-Lares Edgewood Lions Club Scholarship

Adrian Garcia John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Joe D. Gonzales New Mexico State University- Main Campus- Academic Scholarship

Esmeralda B. Hernandez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Fatima D. Hernandez Texas A&M University- College Station- Presidential Scholarship Texas A&M University- College Station- Regents’ Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio- USTA Scholarship The University of Texas at Dallas- Educational Assistance Grant Dell Foundation Scholarship John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Luis L. Hernandez The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Savanah Hernandez Schreiner University- Migrated Institutional Aid

Samantha Y. Hernandez-Cortes Our Lady of the Lake University- Presidential Excellence Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Valerie A. Lopez University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship

Amanda N. Lucio University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship Anette M. Martinez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Jose J. Martinez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Students are listed as candidates for the San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship and are pending final verification of all eligibility requirements including completion of SAEP approved college success activities, final high school transcripts, and FAFSA or TASFA documents demonstrating financial need.

All SAEP scholarships are contingent upon the availability of funds.

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Students are listed as candidates for the San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship and are pending final verification of all eligibility requirements including completion of SAEP approved college success activities, final high school transcripts, and FAFSA or TASFA documents demonstrating financial need.

All SAEP scholarships are contingent upon the availability of funds.

SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD OFFERINGS Scholarships And Awards Received At Time Of Program Publication

Laura G. Martinez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Francisco L. MedinaSt. Mary’s University- Chaminade Grant

Zarina R. Medina San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Jaren M. Mojica Texas A&M University - College Station-Regents Scholarship Texas A&M University - College Station- New Century Scholar St. Mary’s University- Bordeaux Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship Ford Dreams Scholarship

Aalysa Morales University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship Dell Foundation Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship Angelo State University Dr. G “Joe Zheng Memorial Scholarship”

Jacob J. Moreno University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- UIW Grant

Jeremy X. Palma The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Grant

Miguel A. Peralta Texas A&M University -College Station- Regents Scholarship Texas A&M University -College Station- New Century Scholars Texas A&M University -College Station- Corps of Cadets Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship

Anthony A. Pineda University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- UIW Grant San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Isabella Y. Portillo Our Lady of the Lake University- Academic Scholarship Our Lady of the Lake University- Academic Scholarship University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Scholarship Texas A&M University-College Station- Texas A&M Regents Scholarship Stephanie E. Quiroz Texas State University- San Marcos- Texas Grant John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship

Elora M. Ramos St. Mary’s University- Santa Maria Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA ACE Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Myrakel F. Sanchez University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Jesus A. Santollo San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Riley D. Solano San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Arturo A. Tellez University of North Texas- UNT Grant

Kassandra Terrazas University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship

Anna G. Tovar St. Mary’s University- Academic Scholarship

Clarissa R. Vargas Dell Foundation Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship

Victoria J. Vera Mary Baldwin University- Academic Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Provost Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Women of Excellence Award McMurry University- Academic Scholarship McMurry University- MCM Endowment McMurry University- MCM Need Grant The University of Maine- Leadership Scholarship

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SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPÁNICA (red stole with red, gold, and white shield)

Kelly Arzola-Flores Korinna Booth Celeste Delgado

Dafne Favela Victoria Flores-Lares

Vanessa Gomez Francisco Guzman

Fatima Hernandez Annette Martinez Elizabeth Martinez Francisco Medina

Jaren Mojica Aalysa Morales

Stephanie Salgado Kassandra Terrazas

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS (white stole with white and blue shield)

Joseph Alvarado Kelly Arzola-Flores

Korinna Booth Celeste Delgado

Victoria Flores-Lares Vanessa Gomez

Fatima Hernandez Elizabeth Martinez

Francisco Medina Jaren Mojica

Aalysa Morales Miguel Peralta Isabella Portillo

Stephanie Quiroz Kassandra Terrazas

Anna Tovar Desiree Trevino

UPWARD BOUND(maroon cord)

Jennifer Adame Victoria Flores-Lares Fatima Hernandez

Jaren Mojica Aalysa Morales Miguel Peralta Clarissa Vargas

MILITARY ENLISTMENT(stoles vary by branch)

Ralisa Bernal - United States Navy Frank Falcon - United States Air ForceAriel Maldonado - United States Army

Nathan Martinez - United States Air ForceEverett Penalver - United States ArmyAshlee Sanchez - United States Army

Juan Soltero - United States Army

GRADUATION REGALIA10

15 OR MORE COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS FROM PALO ALTO COLLEGE(white cord)

Joe Aguilera Joseph Alvarado Brianna Aragon

Ralisa Bernal Korinna Booth Ismenie Cerna

Celeste Delgado Elizabeth Martinez

Steven Martinez Jaren Mojica

Esther Ortiz Miguel Peralta Isabella Portillo

Elora Ramos Mary Rodriguez

Stephanie Salgado Arturo Tellez

Kassandra Terrazas Anna Tovar

Desiree Trevino

ONRAMPS DUAL ENROLLMENT HOURS FROM UT - AUSTIN(burnt orange and silver cord)

Jennifer Adame Joe Aguilera

Kelly Arzola-Flores Korinna Booth April Deleon Dafne Favela

Iris Flores Vanessa Gomez

Ariel Guadarrama Fatima Hernandez

Luis Hernandez Samantha Hernandez Cortes

Adrian Lopez Amanda Lucio

Elizabeth Martinez Eriberto Martinez

Jose Martinez Steven Martinez Darius Mireles Jaren Mojica

Aalysa Morales Mauricio Narvaez Gomez

Daniel Pena Destiny Perez Julieann Pierce

Emilly Rodriguez Mary Rodriguez

Vincent Rodriguez Mauricio Salinas Destiny Sanchez

Arturo Tellez Desiree Trevino Brandy Zapata

GRADUATING WITH COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS

24 COLLEGE CREDITS FROM AEROSPACE ACADEMY (AAAA)

Liam Alvarado Juliana Tovar

24 COLLEGE CREDITS FROM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY ACADEMY (ITSA)

Joseph Alvarado

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TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2020 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS

Mark Aguilar Anthony Pineda

API 1104 Welding

Edwin Gonzalez

Adobe Certified Associate Animate

Emilly Rodriguez Stephanie Salgado

Ruben BonillaAja Garcia

Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop

Joe GonzalesDarius Mireles

Aja GarciaLuis Hernandez

Adobe Certified Associate Premier Pro

Darius MirelesEmilly RodriguezStephanie Salgado

Jesus Hernandez

ASE Brakes Entry Level

Julian Martinez

ASE Engine Repair Entry Level

Jesus Hernandez

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American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel

American Welding Society (AWS) D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding

CompTIA Security+

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2020 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS

Fernando Garcia Edwin Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez Murguia Julian Martinez Richard Zapata

Fabian Gaona Fernando Garcia Edwin Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez Murguia Julian Martinez

Andres Valle Richard Zapata

Joseph Alvarado

ASE Heating, Ventilation, AS/ HVAC Entry Level

Jesus Hernandez

ASE Maintenance Light Repair Entry Level

Jesus Hernandez

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Microsoft Office Expert - Word

Aja Garcia

John F. Kennedy Alma Mater

John F. Kennedy, we sing a song of victory In our lives and in our hearts, we’ll proudly wear your name.

John F. Kennedy, our Alma Mater’s dignity Th ere at our side as onward we ride

Th e highways of time.

Like a mighty rocket’s roar, we’ll aim our dreams beyond

the stars and chase the sun ‘till day is done Always reaching for tomorrow.

Let our feelings show, we want the whole wide world to know

Th at we’re No. 1, as long as we remember we’re JOHN F. KENNEDY